Insider Trading March 19, 2026

Sprouts CHRO Disposes $873,230 in Company Stock; Holds 13,782 Shares After Trades

Timmi Zalatoris sold 10,305 shares across March 18-19, 2026 as Sprouts stock sits above recent trading range and analysts trim price targets

By Ajmal Hussain SFM
Sprouts CHRO Disposes $873,230 in Company Stock; Holds 13,782 Shares After Trades
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Sprouts Farmers Market Chief Human Resources Officer Timmi Zalatoris sold 10,305 shares of common stock in multiple transactions on March 18 and March 19, 2026, generating approximately $873,230 in proceeds. The sales come as the stock trades at $84.52, down nearly 30% over six months despite a recent weekly rebound. Company results for fiscal Q4 2025 beat several estimates, yet multiple analysts cut price targets, reflecting divergent views on growth, affordability and competitive pressure.

Key Points

  • Sprouts CHRO Timmi Zalatoris sold 10,305 shares for approximately $873,230 across March 18-19, 2026 - insider holdings now total 13,782 shares including 4,028 RSUs.
  • Sprouts reported Q4 fiscal 2025 comparable-store sales up 1.6% and EPS of $0.92, both ahead of cited estimates, while the stock trades at $84.52 amid a six-month decline.
  • Multiple analysts reduced price targets after the results, citing affordability, growth concerns, and competition from Amazon/Whole Foods; Evercore ISI removed Sprouts from its Tactical Underperform List.

Timmi Zalatoris, the Chief Human Resources Officer at Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM), completed a series of stock sales totaling 10,305 shares for roughly $873,230.

The transactions were executed over two days. On March 18, 2026, Zalatoris sold 480 shares at $83.4951 each, a transaction valued at $40,077. On the same day she sold an additional 9,340 shares at a weighted average price of $83.9515, producing proceeds of $833,153. The larger block of shares on March 18 was transacted in multiple trades at prices ranging from $83.88 to $84.01 per share. The following day, March 19, 2026, Zalatoris sold a further 585 shares at $83.84 per share.

After these dispositions, Zalatoris directly holds 13,782 shares of Sprouts common stock, which includes 4,028 restricted stock units.


Market context

At the time of these filings, Sprouts shares were trading at $84.52. That price sits nearly 30% below the level from six months earlier, even though the stock recorded a 7.2% gain over the most recent week.

According to InvestingPro analysis, the stock appears overvalued at current levels. For investors seeking additional context, SFM’s Pro Research Report is available as part of a library of more than 1,400 reports designed to turn complex data into actionable research.


Company results vs. expectations

Sprouts reported a 1.6% increase in comparable store sales for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, ahead of Evercore ISI’s expectation of 0.8%. The company also posted earnings per share of $0.92, which exceeded Evercore ISI’s $0.88 estimate and the consensus estimate of $0.89.


Analyst revisions and commentary

Despite the quarterly upside, several firms lowered their price targets on Sprouts in the wake of the results:

  • BMO Capital cut its target to $70 from $90, citing affordability concerns.
  • UBS reduced its target to $75 from $108, attributing the move to growth concerns.
  • Evercore ISI lowered its target to $83 from $130 but kept an Outperform rating while noting consumer concerns.
  • Jefferies trimmed its target to $105 from $110, pointing to increased competitive pressure from Amazon’s expansion of Whole Foods and moderating food inflation.

Evercore ISI also removed Sprouts from its Tactical Underperform List following the earnings release, illustrating a mixed reception from market watchers.


What the filings reveal and what they don't

The SEC filing shows the exact share counts, prices and dates of Zalatoris’s sales, and it records her remaining direct holdings. It does not provide commentary on the rationale behind the sales, nor does it link the transactions to any planned personal or corporate financial moves.

Investors and observers will weigh the insider sales alongside the company’s recent beat on comps and EPS and the wave of analyst target adjustments. The data in the public filings and the earnings release provide a factual snapshot; interpretation of those facts will vary across market participants.


Summary

Timmi Zalatoris sold 10,305 Sprouts shares on March 18-19, 2026 for about $873,230 and retains 13,782 shares including restricted stock units. The stock trades at $84.52, down materially over six months despite a recent weekly uptick. Sprouts beat comparable-store and EPS estimates for fiscal Q4 2025, yet several analysts cut price targets citing affordability, growth and competitive pressures.

Risks

  • Analyst downgrades and price-target reductions signal uncertainty about Sprouts’ near-term growth and affordability - impacting consumer staples and retail grocery sectors.
  • Competitive pressure from Amazon’s expansion of Whole Foods and moderating food inflation may weigh on margins and market share - a risk for grocery and food retail operators.
  • Insider sales can be interpreted by the market in various ways and may contribute to short-term volatility in Sprouts’ shares - affecting equity market sentiment and retail-sector investors.

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