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Sprouts Farmers Market (NasdaqGS:SFM) unveiled a new national pricing strategy focused on affordability under its incoming CEO.

SFM shares fell about 22% after a weak third quarter and a downgrade from Bank of America.

Sprouts Farmers Market reported third quarter 2026 results that showed higher sales from new stores but weaker comparable store performance, along with lower full year guidance and plans for pricing and margin investments.

Sprouts Farmers Market’s third quarter results drew a significant negative market reaction, with management attributing the performance to weaker-than-expected comparable store sales and persistent headwinds in customer traffic.

Analysts questioned Sprouts Farmers Market’s recovery prospects as it reported weakening store sales.

New store openings and supply chain control offer a path to restore margins that pricing cuts alone cannot achieve.

Sprouts opened a record 15 stores last quarter, but its existing stores are now shrinking, and the company says it will get worse before it gets better. Here’s what the 19% drop says about the road ahead.

Shares of grocery store chain Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) fell 19.3% in the morning session after the company reported third-quarter 2026 financial results and projected a contraction in full-year comparable store sales.

Key TakeawaysSprouts Farmers Market fell 23% today after missing third-quarter earnings estimates and forecasting a 2% to 4% drop in fourth-quarter comparable store sales.

After posting negative comparable-store sales for the third consecutive quarter, the specialty grocer will roll out a new pricing plan in January alongside other affordability efforts.

Sprouts Farmers Market's Q3 earnings and sales miss estimates as weak comps and margin pressure weigh on results, prompting a lower 2026 outlook.