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Lapping a Strong Q1 2025
Sprouts Farmers Market entered 2026 expecting a challenging quarter – and Q1 foot traffic trends bore that out. Against a Q1 2025 comparison where comps surged 11.7% year over year (YoY), the company guided Q1 2026 comparable sales to decline between -3.0% and -1.0%, citing both the tough lap and continued pressure on grocery shoppers from elevated food prices. And same-store visits also dropped, falling between -3.0% and -6.0% YoY in Q1.
Still, overall foot traffic rose 1.8%, supported by the 37 stores opened in fiscal 2025 and additional locations added in early 2026, which helped offset softness at existing stores.
The Road Ahead
Against this backdrop, Sprouts is making several forward-looking investments that could support a traffic recovery later this year. Continued expansion, a new loyalty program launched in 2025, and ongoing merchandising innovation – alongside its transition to self-distribution for fresh meat – all position the company to compete on both quality and value as macro conditions evolve.
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