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Dec 29, 2019
Sprouts Q4 2019 Earnings Report
Sprouts reported an increase in net sales and comparable store sales growth for the fourth quarter of 2019.
Key Takeaways
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. reported an 8% increase in net sales, reaching $1.4 billion, and a 1.5% growth in comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of 2019. Net income increased to $32 million, with diluted earnings per share of $0.27.
Net sales increased by 8% to $1.4 billion.
Comparable store sales grew by 1.5%.
Net income was reported at $32 million.
Diluted earnings per share reached $0.27.
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Forward Guidance
Sprouts Farmers Market provided its outlook for the first quarter and full year 2020, which does not factor in any strategic changes. The fiscal year 2020 will be a 53-week year, with the extra week falling in the fourth quarter. The impact from the 53rd week is estimated to be approximately $120 million in sales, $9 million in income before income taxes, and $0.06 in diluted earnings per share.
Positive Outlook
- Net sales growth of 5.5% to 6.5% for Q1 2020.
- Net sales growth of 5.5% to 6.5% for FY 2020.
- Comparable store sales growth of 0% to 1% for Q1 2020.
- Comparable store sales growth of 0% to 1% for FY 2020.
- Approximately 20 unit growth.
Challenges Ahead
- Diluted earnings per share of $0.45 to $0.47 for Q1 2020.
- Diluted earnings per share of $1.17 to $1.23 for FY 2020.
- Earnings before taxes Growth $187M to $197M.
- Effective tax rate Approximately 26%.
- Capital expenditures (net of landlord reimbursements) $120M to $130M.