Sprouts Beats Q1 EPS, Stock Up 4%

Sprouts reported Q1 adjusted EPS $1.71, beating consensus $1.68, while revenue $2.32 bn missed $2.33 bn estimate.
Comparable store sales fell 1.7% YoY; the company opened six new stores, ending Q1 with 483 locations in 25 states.
Sprouts repurchased 1.9 million shares for $140 million and generated $235 million cash from operations, guiding Q2 EPS $1.32‑$1.36.
FY2026 guidance: EPS $5.32‑$5.48, net sales growth 4.5‑6.5%, and plan to open more than 40 new stores.