SFM
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Consumer Staples - Grocery Investor Relations →
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) closed at $81.80 as of 2026-03-20, trading 5.1% above its 200-week moving average of $77.86. The stock is currently moving closer to the line, down from 5.8% last week. The 14-week RSI sits at 53, indicating neutral momentum.
Trading volume is running at 1.4x of its 14-week average, which is in the normal range. The balance between buying and selling volume (0.88 ratio) is neutral — neither side is clearly dominating.
Over the past 611 weeks of data, SFM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times. On average, these episodes lasted 34 weeks. The average one-year return after crossing below was -2.9%, suggesting these dips have not historically been reliable buying opportunities for this stock.
With a market cap of $8.0 billion, SFM is a mid-cap stock. The company generates a free cash flow yield of 6.7%, which is healthy. Return on equity stands at 38.4%, indicating strong profitability. The stock trades at 5.6x book value.
The company has been aggressively buying back shares, reducing its share count by 8.7% over the past three years.
Over the past 11.8 years, a hypothetical investment of $100 in SFM would have grown to $273, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. SFM has returned 8.9% annualized vs 12.8% for the index, underperforming the broader market over this period.
Free cash flow has been growing at a 23.7% compound annual rate, with 4 consecutive years of positive cash generation.
Business Health
Annual financials — how the underlying business has performed over the past several years.
Cash Flow Free cash flow & net income ($M)
Revenue Annual revenue ($M) — business growth proxy
Total Debt Balance sheet debt ($M)
ROIC Return on invested capital (%)
FCF Yield Free cash flow / market cap (%) — Yartseva signal
Gross Margin Pricing power & competitive moat (%)
Shares Outstanding Buybacks vs dilution (millions)
Growth of $100: SFM vs S&P 500
Monthly data normalized to $100 at start. Vertical dashed lines mark 200-week MA touches.
What Happens After SFM Crosses Below the Line?
Across 9 historical episodes, buying SFM when it crossed below its 200-week moving average produced an average return of -0.6% after 12 months (median -10.0%), compared to +10.6% for the S&P 500 over the same periods. 38% of those episodes were profitable after one year. After 24 months, the average return was +9.8% vs +18.5% for the index.
Each line shows $100 invested at the moment SFM crossed below its 200-week MA. Bold blue = stock average. Gray dashed = S&P 500 average over same periods.
Historical Touches
SFM has crossed below its 200-week MA 9 times with an average 1-year return of +-2.9% after recovery.
| Crossed Below | Recovered | Weeks | Max Depth | 1-Year Return | Return Since Touch |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Jan 2015 | 28 | 22.6% | -15.5% | +160.6% |
| Mar 2015 | Jan 2018 | 149 | 41.8% | -19.3% | +136.1% |
| Feb 2018 | Aug 2018 | 26 | 16.1% | -6.4% | +226.0% |
| Nov 2018 | Jan 2019 | 6 | 5.2% | -14.0% | +255.3% |
| Jan 2019 | May 2020 | 66 | 33.6% | -33.4% | +248.5% |
| Sep 2020 | Jan 2021 | 20 | 13.4% | +7.1% | +278.4% |
| Feb 2021 | Mar 2021 | 3 | 4.2% | +34.7% | +272.3% |
| Sep 2021 | Nov 2021 | 6 | 2.5% | +23.8% | +264.7% |
| Jan 2026 | Mar 2026 | 6 | 12.1% | N/A | +14.5% |
| Average | 34 | — | +-2.9% | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SFM below its 200-week moving average?
No. Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) is currently 5.1% above its 200-week moving average of $77.86. It would need to fall to $77.86 to cross below the line.
What is SFM's 200-week moving average price?
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.'s 200-week moving average is $77.86 as of 2026-03-20. This is the average weekly closing price over roughly the last 4 years, and it acts as a long-term trend line. When a stock drops below this level, it can signal that the price has fallen far enough from the long-term trend to attract value-oriented investors.
What happens when SFM drops below its 200-week moving average?
SFM has crossed below its 200-week moving average 9 times in our data. The average one-year return after these crossings was -2.9%, meaning the dips were not reliable buying signals for this particular stock. These episodes lasted 34 weeks on average.
Is SFM a good value right now?
Here's what our data says about SFM as of 2026-03-20: The stock is above its 200-week moving average, so it doesn't currently meet our primary signal. The 14-week RSI is 53. Free cash flow yield is 6.7%. Return on equity is 38.4%. Price-to-book is 5.6x. This is not a buy or sell recommendation — always do your own research.
How does SFM compare to the S&P 500?
Over the past 11.8 years, $100 invested in SFM would have grown to $273, compared to $410 for the S&P 500. That's 8.9% annualized vs 12.8% for the index. SFM has underperformed the broader market over this period.
Not financial advice. This is an educational tool. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Do your own research before making investment decisions.
Data as of week of 2026-03-20