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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
Sprouts' first quarter results decreased compared to the same period in 2020, influenced by the onset of the COVID-19 impact from the previous year.
Sprouts Farmers Market reported a decrease in net sales by 4% to $1.6 billion and a comparable store sales decline of 9.4%. Net income was $83 million, with diluted earnings per share at $0.70. The company is navigating the current environment by building on strategic improvements from 2020 and expanding its fresh distribution network.
- Net sales reached $1.6 billion, a 4% decrease year-over-year.
- Comparable store sales decreased by 9.4%, but showed a two-year growth of 2.2%.
- Net income was $83 million, compared to $92 million in the same period last year.
- Diluted earnings per share were $0.70, down from $0.78 in the previous year.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
Sprouts · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.58B
Forward guidance
Sprouts has adjusted its fiscal 2021 outlook, anticipating flat to slightly up net sales growth and a decrease in comparable store sales growth, while planning for approximately 20 new store openings.
Tailwinds
- Net sales growth expected to be flat to up slightly.
- Approximately 20 new stores are planned to open.
- Adjusted EBIT is projected to be between $305M and $325M.
- Adjusted diluted earnings per share are expected to be $1.87 to $2.00.
- Effective tax rate is anticipated to be approximately 25%.
Headwinds
- Comparable store sales growth is expected to be down low to mid-single digits.
- The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the U.S. economy and the company’s fiscal 2021 results is still uncertain.
- Projections are based on management estimates and assumptions that are subject to economic, competitive, and other uncertainties.
- There is no guarantee that Sprouts will achieve its projected financial expectations.
- Capital expenditures are projected to be $140M to $160M (net of landlord reimbursements).
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
+0.9%
Avg return
Earnings day
+1.9%
Avg return
5 days after
+4.8%
Avg return
30 days after
56%
30 / 54 earnings
Positive
+20.9%
Q3 2015
Best reaction
-25.9%
Q3 2025
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +15.1% | +10.7% | +16.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -0.4% | +8.7% | +20.6% | |
| Q3 2025 | -25.9% | -20.0% | -19.8% | |
| Q1 2025 | +0.4% | -0.9% | +1.1% | |
| Q4 2024 | -15.6% | -11.0% | -16.1% | |
| Q3 2024 | +7.3% | +10.1% | +29.1% | |
| Q2 2024 | +10.6% | +12.7% | +17.6% | |
| Q1 2024 | +9.0% | +13.6% | +19.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | +13.3% | +15.8% | +20.8% | |
| Q3 2023 | -6.4% | -3.9% | -0.6% | |
| Q2 2023 | -4.8% | -3.2% | +3.9% | |
| Q1 2023 | +9.2% | +5.1% | -0.3% | |
| Q4 2022 | +10.7% | +7.6% | +13.7% | |
| Q3 2022 | +11.6% | +14.8% | +20.2% | |
| Q2 2022 | +14.2% | +11.4% | +6.4% | |
| Q1 2022 | -22.8% | -19.0% | -11.0% | |
| Q4 2021 | +1.8% | -1.0% | +14.5% | |
| Q3 2021 | +3.3% | +4.1% | +13.1% | |
| Q2 2021 | +0.6% | +4.3% | +3.8% | |
| Q1 2021 | -0.2% | +4.2% | +6.6% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.5% | -8.9% | +0.9% | |
| Q2 2020 | -1.9% | -6.6% | -11.3% | |
| Q1 2020 | +9.8% | +15.7% | +14.6% | |
| Q4 2019 | +13.4% | +5.6% | +11.0% | |
| Q3 2019 | +2.2% | +6.0% | +4.3% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.8% | +5.0% | +6.0% | |
| Q1 2019 | +3.9% | +4.7% | -5.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | -2.7% | -3.4% | -6.3% | |
| Q3 2018 | -1.5% | -2.5% | -14.4% | |
| Q2 2018 | +10.1% | +10.7% | +24.9% | |
| Q1 2018 | -11.2% | -11.1% | -11.4% | |
| Q4 2017 | -3.9% | -1.1% | -11.3% | |
| Q3 2017 | +7.9% | +7.3% | +25.4% | |
| Q2 2017 | -0.7% | +1.5% | -17.1% | |
| Q1 2017 | +3.6% | +2.5% | +7.6% | |
| Q4 2016 | +1.9% | -2.8% | +18.8% | |
| Q3 2016 | -9.3% | -9.4% | -9.4% | |
| Q2 2016 | -1.1% | -3.5% | -2.3% | |
| Q1 2016 | -4.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +10.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | +20.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | -13.6% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -12.3% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.7% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | +3.3% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -0.3% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -15.5% | — | — | |
| Q1 2012 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | +5.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q3 2012 | -4.9% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2012 | +1.0% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | +4.9% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | — | — | — |
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