Sprouts Farmers (SFM) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates

Financial Performance - For the quarter ended March 2025, Sprouts Farmers (SFM) reported revenue of $2.24 billion, an increase of 18.7$1.81, up from $1.12 in the same quarter last year [1] - The reported revenue exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of$2.2 billion, resulting in a surprise of +1.88% [1] - The company delivered an EPS surprise of +17.53%, with the consensus EPS estimate being $1.54 [1] Key Metrics - Comparable store sales growth was 11.7%, surpassing the average estimate of 10.7% based on four analysts [4] - The number of stores at the end of the period was 443, slightly below the four-analyst average estimate of 444 [4] - Three new stores were opened, compared to an average estimate of four by three analysts [4] - The number of stores at the beginning of the period was 440, matching the two-analyst average estimate [4] Stock Performance - Shares of Sprouts Farmers have returned +11% over the past month, while the Zacks S&P 500 composite experienced a -0.2% change [3] - The stock currently holds a Zacks Rank 2 (Buy), indicating potential outperformance against the broader market in the near term [3]