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Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.
SFM-Q
BUY ON WEAKNESS
Jul 10, 2024
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SFM has had a nice run, up 66% year-to-date and 113% on a one-year basis. Forward estimates are calling for high single-digit to low double-digit growth on both sales and earnings, and its free cash flow is strong. Profit margins are stable, and its forward P/E of 25X is somewhat high, but it has been beating earnings estimates nicely over the past few years. We continue to like its momentum, but given its multiple expansion, we might expect a pullback or consolidation at some point. Unlock Premium - Try 5i Free
(A Top Pick Dec 31/20, Up 24.3%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SFM has achieved its objective of $25. We now recommend covering 50% of the position and trailing up the stop to $20. This would all but guarantee a minimum return of exceeding 12%.
(A Top Pick Dec 31/20, Up 43.2%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O’Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SFM is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $20) to $26.
(A Top Pick Dec 31/20, Up 61.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SFM is progressing well. We now recommend trailing up the stop (from $26.00) to $28.50 at this time.
(A Top Pick Dec 31/20, Up 41.7%)Stockchase Research Editor: Michael O'Reilly Our PAST TOP PICK with SFM has triggered its stop at $28.50. To remain disciplined we recommend covering the position at this time.
It's -19% in the last week, mostly after strong numbers last Thursday and analysts raised estimates. But their full-year forecast was low, suggesting slowing growth this year. Also, this momentum stock went up too fast.
SFM has had a nice run, up 66% year-to-date and 113% on a one-year basis. Forward estimates are calling for high single-digit to low double-digit growth on both sales and earnings, and its free cash flow is strong. Profit margins are stable, and its forward P/E of 25X is somewhat high, but it has been beating earnings estimates nicely over the past few years. We continue to like its momentum, but given its multiple expansion, we might expect a pullback or consolidation at some point.
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