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Sprouts Farmers Market / Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>Sprouts Farmers Market recently reported their third quarter 2024 financial results which showcased significant improvements over the same period last year, as discussed by CEO Jack Sinclair and CFO Curtis Valentine during their earnings call.</li><li>Compared to the third quarter of 2023, Sprouts Farmers Market achieved a robust 14% increase in sales, reaching $1.9 billion.</li><li>This rise was aided by an 8.4% growth in comparable store sales and augmented by the introduction of new stores.</li></ul>

Sprouts Farmers Market recently reported their third quarter 2024 financial results which showcased significant improvements over the same period last year, as discussed by CEO Jack Sinclair and CFO Curtis Valentine during their earnings call.Compared to the third quarter of 2023, Sprouts Farmers Market achieved a robust 14% increase in sales, reaching $1.9 billion.This rise was aided by an 8.4% growth in comparable store sales and augmented by the introduction of new stores.

Sprouts Farmers Market: Enhanced Store Experience & Modernization As A Critical Growth Lever! - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Sprouts Farmers Market's second quarter 2024 results demonstrate both growth and resilience amidst varying market conditions.</li><li>The company reported a significant increase in sales—up 12% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, propelled by a robust 6.7% growth in comparable store sales.</li><li>Key drivers of this growth include increased e-commerce sales, which surged by 30%, and now constitute 14% of total sales, and the company’s strategic expansion through new stores.</li></ul>

Sprouts Farmers Market's second quarter 2024 results demonstrate both growth and resilience amidst varying market conditions.The company reported a significant increase in sales—up 12% year-over-year to $1.9 billion, propelled by a robust 6.7% growth in comparable store sales.Key drivers of this growth include increased e-commerce sales, which surged by 30%, and now constitute 14% of total sales, and the company’s strategic expansion through new stores.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: Why Are They Expanding Store Footprint in Emerging Markets? - Major Drivers

<ul><li>Sprouts Farmers Market reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2024, with a revenue increase of 9% to $1.9 billion, driven by a combination of comparable store sales growth of 4% and the opening of new stores.</li><li>The firm achieved a notable improvement in diluted earnings per share, which rose by 14% compared to the same period last year.</li><li>This positive trajectory underscores the effectiveness of Sprouts Farmers Market's tailored strategies and operational excellence.</li></ul>

Sprouts Farmers Market reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2024, with a revenue increase of 9% to $1.9 billion, driven by a combination of comparable store sales growth of 4% and the opening of new stores.The firm achieved a notable improvement in diluted earnings per share, which rose by 14% compared to the same period last year.This positive trajectory underscores the effectiveness of Sprouts Farmers Market's tailored strategies and operational excellence.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: How They Are Focusing on Differentiated and Innovative Product Offerings! - Major Drivers

Fundamental Short Selling Research

Eric Fernandez, CFA

TwoRiversAnalytics

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<li>Sales declines, margin compression, cuts in SG&amp;A and cuts in guidance and estimates feature in our Declining Businesses model. </li>
<li>Declining business shorts tend to be lower beta, have longer time horizons, and tend to produce steadier (although slower) short returns. </li>
<li>Today we are flagging Weight Watchers, Triumph Grp, Sprouts, Ormat Tech .</li>
</ul>


Sales declines, margin compression, cuts in SG&amp;A and cuts in guidance and estimates feature in our Declining Businesses model. 
Declining business shorts tend to be lower beta, have longer time horizons, and tend to produce steadier (although slower) short returns. 
Today we are flagging Weight Watchers, Triumph Grp, Sprouts, Ormat Tech .


Declining Business Short Candidates: Weight Watchers, Triumph Grp, Sprouts, Ormat Tech

<ul><li>Sprouts Farmers Market's 4th Quarter 2023 Earnings demonstrated a decent performance.</li><li>Positives include a 7% sales growth for the year while maintaining a stable margin, as well as a 19% increase in their adjusted diluted earnings per share.</li><li>The company's focus on specialty positioning in order to provide quality, differentiated, and healthy food products appears to be paying off, as indicated in the results.</li></ul>

Sprouts Farmers Market's 4th Quarter 2023 Earnings demonstrated a decent performance.Positives include a 7% sales growth for the year while maintaining a stable margin, as well as a 19% increase in their adjusted diluted earnings per share.The company's focus on specialty positioning in order to provide quality, differentiated, and healthy food products appears to be paying off, as indicated in the results.

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Effective Private Brand Expansion & 3 Critical Growth Drivers In 2024 & Beyond! - Financial Forecasts

United States

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. operates a chain of retail grocery stores. The Company offers meats, cheese, dairy products, bakery, beer and wine, bulk foods, vitamins, and supplements. Sprouts Farmers Market serves customers throughout the United States.

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Sprouts Farmers Market: Enhanced Store Experience & Modernization As A Critical Growth Lever! - Major Drivers

Sprouts Farmers Market recently reported their third quarter 2024 financial results which showcased significant improvements over the same period...

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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: Why Are They Expanding Store Footprint in Emerging Markets? - Major Drivers

Sprouts Farmers Market's second quarter 2024 results demonstrate both growth and resilience amidst varying market conditions. The company reported...

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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: How They Are Focusing on Differentiated and Innovative Product Offerings! - Major Drivers

Sprouts Farmers Market reported strong financial performance in the first quarter of 2024, with a revenue increase of 9% to $1.9 billion, driven...

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Declining Business Short Candidates: Weight Watchers, Triumph Grp, Sprouts, Ormat Tech

Declining business shorts pursue profit riding negative business momentum. Today we are flagging Weight Watchers, Triumph Grp, Sprouts, Ormat Tech.

Eric Fernandez, CFA

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.: Initiation Of Coverage - Effective Private Brand Expansion & 3 Critical Growth Drivers In 2024 & Beyond! - Financial Forecasts

Sprouts Farmers Market's 4th Quarter 2023 Earnings demonstrated a decent performance. Positives include a 7% sales growth for the year while...

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