Vanguard Capital Management Acquires 5.31% Stake in Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM)

On April 30, 2026, Vanguard Capital Management LLC filed a Schedule 13G with the SEC, reporting a new 5.31% stake in Sprouts Farmers Market Inc (SFM). As of the event date on March 31, 2026, Vanguard beneficially owns 5,028,374 shares of common stock. The filing indicates that Vanguard holds sole dispositive power over all 5,028,374 shares, while maintaining sole voting power over 744,457 shares. This position was established in the ordinary course of business, with Vanguard certifying that the acquisition was not intended to influence or change the control of the issuer. The reported holdings include shares managed by various Vanguard affiliates, such as Vanguard Asset Management Limited and Vanguard Global Advisers, LLC. Previously, Vanguard reported no ownership in the company, marking this as a significant new institutional position. Sprouts Farmers Market is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, and the shares represent a total market value of approximately $408.25 million based on the filing date valuation.