Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported its financial results for the third fiscal quarter ended September 27, 2026. The company announced net sales of $2.3 billion for the 13-week period, representing a 5% increase compared to the same period in 2025.
Despite the top-line growth, comparable store sales decreased by 0.9%. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) were reported at $1.21, a slight decrease from $1.22 in the prior year.
During the quarter, Sprouts opened 15 new stores, bringing its total store count to 504 across 25 states. The company also reported a leverage and liquidity position of $229 million in cash and cash equivalents, with zero balance on its $600 million revolving credit facility.
For the fourth quarter of 2026, Sprouts provided an outlook for comparable store sales between negative 4.0% and negative 2.0%, and diluted EPS between $0.47 and $0.51. The company noted that fiscal year 2026 will be a 53-week year, with the extra week falling in the fourth quarter. The estimated impact of the 53rd week is approximately $190 million in sales, $20 million in income before interest and taxes, and $0.16 in diluted EPS.
For the full year 2026 (on a 52-week basis), Sprouts anticipates net sales growth of approximately 4.3%, comparable store sales of approximately negative 1.7%, EBIT of approximately $605 million, diluted EPS of approximately $4.80, and 42 net new store openings.
