Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. Reports Third Quarter 2020 Results

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[{"type":"text","content":"PHOENIX, Oct. 28, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (Nasdaq: SFM) today reported results for the 13-week third quarter ended September 27, 2020.\n Third Quarter Highlights: Net sales of $1.6 billion; a 9.5% increase from the same period in 2019Comparable store sales growth of 4.2% and two-year comparable store sales growth of 5.7%Net income of $60 million and adjusted net income(1) of $62 million; compared to net income and adjusted net income of $26 million from the same period in 2019Diluted earnings per share of $0.51 and adjusted diluted earnings per share(1) of $0.52; compared to $0.22 diluted and adjusted diluted earnings per share from the same period in 2019 “Sprouts continues to prioritize the wellbeing of our team members and customers through our safe store operations and the wholesome foods we offer,” said Jack Sinclair, chief executive officer of Sprouts Farmers Market. “Our strong financial performance in the third quarter was driven by our curation of healthy offerings, coupled with ongoing strategic changes. With each passing quarter, the progression of our strategy strengthens our conviction in our long-term growth and our ability to provide exceptional returns for years to come.” ________________________________________________________________________________________ 1 Adjusted net income and adjusted diluted earnings per share, non-GAAP financial measures, exclude the impact of certain special items. See the “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” section of this release for additional information about these items. Third Quarter 2020 Financial Results Net sales for the third quarter of 2020 were $1.6 billion, a 9.5% increase compared to the same period in 2019. Net sales growth was driven by continued demand from the COVID-19 pandemic, contributing to a 4.2% increase in comparable store sales and strong performance in new stores opened. Gross profit for the quarter increased 23% to $585 million, resulting in a gross profit margin of 37.1%, an increase of 400 basis points compared to the same period in 2019. A number of sustainable strategic changes contributed to this increase, from promotional activities to shrink initiatives, partially accelerated by the COVID-19 landscape, as well as positive leverage from additional sales. Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A”) for the quarter inc...

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