In a February 20th release, Sprouts Farmers Market  (SFM) reported the results of FY2019 ending December 29th.  For the year, the company posted net earnings of $149.6 million on sales of $5.635 billion with an EPS of $1.25. Sales were 8.2 percent higher than in FY2018, but earnings were down 5.6 percent.  For FY2019, SFM posted a same store sales increase of 1.1 percent and a two-year comparable same store sales growth of 3.2 percent.

Jack Sinclair, CEO, stated “We remain engaged in developing a long-term strategy and are optimistic about the future of Sprouts, rooted in a brand that is good for you, good for your family and good for the planet.”

The market responded positively to results, having closed on Thursday, February 20th at $16.04 and closed post-release at $17.38 on Friday 21st.  SFM has traded over 52 weeks in a range of $14.51 to $24.06 with a 50-day moving average of $16.50.

Market capitalization is $2.04 billion against total assets of $2.72 billion. The company carries $1.63 billion in long-term debt and lease obligations. The trailing 12 month operating margin is 4.0 percent with a profit margin of 2.7 percent. Return on assets and equity are respectively 6.3 and 25.6 percent.