Sprouts Farmers (SFM) stock is up, outperforming the market, with upcoming positive earnings

From Nasdaq: 2025-02-14 17:45:11

In the latest trading session, Sprouts Farmers (SFM) closed at $177.12, up 0.43% from the previous day, outperforming the S&P 500. The company’s shares have gained 25.5% in the past month, surpassing the Retail-Wholesale sector and S&P 500. Investors await the upcoming earnings report on February 20, 2025, expecting an EPS of $0.71 and revenue of $1.95 billion.

Analysts suggest keeping an eye on Sprouts Farmers’ recent estimate revisions, as they impact share price momentum. The Zacks Rank system, ranging from #1 (Strong Buy) to #5 (Strong Sell), currently rates SFM as a Hold with a Zacks Rank of #3. The company trades at a Forward P/E ratio of 41.89, higher than the industry average of 19.19. Additionally, SFM has a PEG ratio of 2.28, indicating expected earnings growth.

The Food – Natural Foods Products industry, to which Sprouts Farmers belongs, has an average PEG ratio of 1.64. This industry, with a Zacks Industry Rank of 165, is in the bottom 35% of all industries. The Zacks Industry Rank highlights the strength of industry groups, with top-ranked industries outperforming the bottom half by a 2 to 1 ratio. Stay informed on stock-moving metrics using Zacks.com.

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