Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM)

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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc., comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) has returned -3.19% so far this year and -49.47% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, SFM has returned 10.49% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% annually.

Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 1, 2013, SFM's average daily return is +0.05%, while the average monthly return is +0.99%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 5.9 years.

Historically, 51% of months were positive and 49% were negative. The best month was Nov 2017 with a return of +26.5%, while the worst month was Oct 2025 at -27.4%. The longest winning streak lasted 13 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.

On a daily basis, SFM closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was Nov 5, 2015 with a return of +15.7%, while the worst single day was Oct 30, 2025 at -26.1%.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. has an annualized alpha of 5.54%, beta of 0.56, and R² of 0.07 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 02, 2013.

• This stock participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (29.71%) than losses (27.17%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
• Beta of 0.56 may look defensive, but with R² of 0.07 this stock is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index — low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this stock's risk.
• R² of 0.07 means this stock moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index — capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.

SFM ranks 8 for risk / return — in the bottom 8% of stocks on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.

The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).

The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.

The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.

The maximum drawdown for the Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. was 72.88%, occurring on Mar 12, 2020. Recovery took 961 trading sessions.

The current Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. drawdown is 57.04%.

The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.

The chart below illustrates the trends in the financial health of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. over time, highlighting three key metrics: Total Revenue, Earnings Before Interest and Taxes (EBIT), and Net Income.

The Valuation section provides an overview of how Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. is priced in the market compared to other companies in the Grocery Stores industry. It includes key financial ratios that help investors assess whether the stock is undervalued or overvalued.