Sprouts Farmers Market 주식 (NASDAQ: SFM)

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:SFM) 주식

Sprouts Farmers Market

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.

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Sprouts Farmers Market Inc

Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 36.18% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 48.86%. Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $15.53 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SFM: If an investor had bought $1000 of SFM stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $7,407.94 today based on a price of $157.50 for SFM at the time of writing.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1745270110_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Sprouts Farmers Market Stock In The Last 5 Years

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Shares of companies within the broader consumer staples sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness.

In the current market session, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) stock price is at $159.01, after a 0.27% decrease. However, over the past month, the company's stock went up by 13.77%, and in the past year, by 144.07%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744902025_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market P/E Ratio Analysis in Relation to Industry Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio is used by long-term shareholders to assess the company's market performance against aggregate market data, historical earnings, and the industry at large. A lower P/E could indicate that shareholders do not expect the stock to perform better in the future or it could mean that the company is undervalued. 
Sprouts Farmers Market has a better P/E ratio of 42.52 than the aggregate P/E ratio of 36.26 of the Consumer Staples Distribution &amp; Retail industry. Ideally, one might believe that Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. might perform better in the future than it's industry group, but it's probable that the stock is overvalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1744902025_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

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Sprouts Farmers Market's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NYSE">SFM</a>) short percent of float has risen 10.95% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 6.23 million shares sold short, which is 10.13% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 4.01 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
See Also: <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/short-interest?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">List of the most shorted stocks</a>
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1743012019_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for Sprouts Farmers Market has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing Sprouts Farmers Market's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/">Benzinga Pro</a>, Sprouts Farmers Market's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.93%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=short-interest&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
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Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 4.77% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 15.57%. Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $14.76 billion. 
Buying $100 In SFM: If an investor had bought $100 of SFM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $446.20 today based on a price of $149.70 for SFM at the time of writing.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742943609_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$100 Invested In This Stock 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

RBC Capital analyst Steven Shemesh reiterates Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) with a Sector Perform and maintains $160 price target.

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RBC Capital Reiterates Sector Perform on Sprouts Farmers Market, Maintains $160 Price Target

In the latest quarter, 11 analysts provided ratings for Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>), showcasing a mix of bullish and bearish perspectives.
The table below summarizes their recent ratings, showcasing the evolving sentiments within the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
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<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
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<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">7</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">6</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
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<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Analysts have set 12-month price targets for Sprouts Farmers Market, revealing an average target of $169.18, a high estimate of $200.00, and a low estimate of $136.00. This current average reflects an increase of 17.49% from the previous average price target of $144.00. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1742248834_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Analyzing Analyst Ratings: A Detailed Breakdown</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Sprouts Farmers Market is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
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<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
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<td>Krisztina Katai</td>
<td>Deutsche Bank</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$163.00</td>
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<td>Michael Morris</td>
<td>Evercore ISI Group</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
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<td>Ken Goldman</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$136.00</td>
<td>$131.00</td>
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<td>Christopher Mandeville</td>
<td>Jefferies</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$139.00</td>
<td>$119.00</td>
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<td>Kelly Bania</td>
<td>BMO Capital</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Market Perform</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
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<td>Kate McShane</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$200.00</td>
<td>$174.00</td>
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<td>Bill Kirk</td>
<td>Roth MKM</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$146.00</td>
<td>$105.00</td>
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<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$170.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
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<td>Mark Carden</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$195.00</td>
<td>$132.00</td>
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<td>Robert Ohmes</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$165.00</td>
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<td>Edward Kelly</td>
<td>Wells Fargo</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
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</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
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<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Sprouts Farmers Market. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Sprouts Farmers Market compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Sprouts Farmers Market's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings?adType=benzinga-insights&amp;ad=analyst-ratings&amp;campaign=wallstreetadvantage">Stay up to date on Sprouts Farmers Market analyst ratings.</a>
<h2>About Sprouts Farmers Market</h2>
Sprouts Farmers Market Inc offers a specialty grocery experience featuring an open layout with fresh produce at the heart of the store. Sprouts inspire wellness naturally with a carefully curated assortment products paired with purpose-driven people. The company continues to bring products made with lifestyle-friendly ingredients such as organic, plant-based, and gluten-free. It approximately has 407 stores in nearly 23 states. The Company has one operating segment that is healthy grocery stores.
<h3>Key Indicators: Sprouts Farmers Market's Financial Health</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: The company's market capitalization surpasses industry averages, showcasing a dominant size relative to peers and suggesting a strong market position.
Revenue Growth: Sprouts Farmers Market displayed positive results in 3 months. As of 31 December, 2024, the company achieved a solid revenue growth rate of approximately 17.53%. This indicates a notable increase in the company's top-line earnings. In comparison to its industry peers, the company stands out with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Staples sector.
Net Margin: Sprouts Farmers Market's net margin surpasses industry standards, highlighting the company's exceptional financial performance. With an impressive 3.99% net margin, the company effectively manages costs and achieves strong profitability.
Return on Equity (ROE): Sprouts Farmers Market's ROE excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 5.97%. This signifies robust financial management and efficient use of shareholder equity capital.
Return on Assets (ROA): Sprouts Farmers Market's ROA excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 2.2%. This signifies efficient management of assets and strong financial health.
Debt Management: Sprouts Farmers Market's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average at 1.27, reflecting a lower dependency on debt financing and a more conservative financial approach.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: What Are They?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Beyond their standard evaluations, some analysts contribute predictions for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, furnishing investors with additional guidance. Users of analyst ratings should be mindful that this specialized advice is shaped by human perspectives and may be subject to variability.
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Demystifying Sprouts Farmers Market: Insights From 11 Analyst Reviews

Sprouts Farmers Market shares are trading higher after Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock from Hold to Buy and raised its price target from $163 to $190.

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades, downgrades and initiations, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>DA Davidson analyst Lucky Schreiner upgraded the rating for monday.com Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MNDY#NASDAQ">MNDY</a>) from Neutral to Buy and maintained the price target of $350. Monday.Com shares closed at $255.87 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MNDY/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>MoffettNathanson analyst Michael Nathanson upgraded Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NFLX#NASDAQ">NFLX</a>) from Neutral to Buy and raised the price target from $850 to $1,100. Netflix shares closed at $918.00 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/NFLX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>William Blair analyst Bhavan Suri upgraded the rating for DocuSign, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DOCU#NASDAQ">DOCU</a>) from Market Perform to Outperform. DocuSign shares closed at $85.76 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DOCU/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai upgraded Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) from Hold to Buy and raised the price target from $163 to $190. Sprouts Farmers Market shares closed at $136.75 on Friday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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Deutsche Bank analyst Krisztina Katai upgrades Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) from Hold to Buy and raises the price target from $163 to $190.

Deutsche Bank Upgrades Sprouts Farmers Market to Buy, Raises Price Target to $190

Evercore ISI Group analyst Michael Morris maintains Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) with a Outperform and lowers the price target from $185 to $180.

Evercore ISI Group Maintains Outperform on Sprouts Farmers Market, Lowers Price Target to $180

JP Morgan analyst Ken Goldman maintains Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $131 to $136.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Sprouts Farmers Market, Raises Price Target to $136

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Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 10 years by 3.93% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 14.7%. Currently, Sprouts Farmers Market has a market capitalization of $13.44 billion. 
Buying $1000 In SFM: If an investor had bought $1000 of SFM stock 10 years ago, it would be worth $3,971.74 today based on a price of $136.35 for SFM at the time of writing.
<h3>Sprouts Farmers Market's Performance Over Last 10 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741379413_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

$1000 Invested In Sprouts Farmers Market 10 Years Ago Would Be Worth This Much Today

Looking into the current session, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>) shares are trading at $133.32, after a 3.46% drop. Over the past month, the stock decreased by 20.63%, but over the past year, it actually went up by 113.15%. With questionable short-term performance like this, and great long-term performance, long-term shareholders might want to start looking into the company's price-to-earnings ratio. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741364128_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Comparing Sprouts Farmers Market P/E Against Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 39.08 in the Consumer Staples Distribution &amp; Retail industry, Sprouts Farmers Market Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 36.83. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1741364128_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In summary, while the price-to-earnings ratio is a valuable tool for investors to evaluate a company's market performance, it should be used with caution. A low P/E ratio can be an indication of undervaluation, but it can also suggest weak growth prospects or financial instability. Moreover, the P/E ratio is just one of many metrics that investors should consider when making investment decisions, and it should be evaluated alongside other financial ratios, industry trends, and qualitative factors. By taking a comprehensive approach to analyzing a company's financial health, investors can make well-informed decisions that are more likely to lead to successful outcomes.

Amid an especially volatile <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/global/25/03/44176918/trump-delays-mexico-tariffs-for-a-month-economic-uncertainty-persits">start to 2025</a>, small-cap stocks have struggled. Are they now a buy at depressed valuations?
Russell 2000: The Russell 2000, as reflected by the iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>), has dropped nearly 15% since December 2024. This constitutes a market correction.
The Trump Administration has embraced domestic and foreign policies that Former Treasury Secretary&nbsp;Larry Summers&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/25/02/43649860/larry-summers-and-peter-schiff-warn-of-rising-inflation-risks-as-markets-slash-fed-rate-cut-expectations-most-sensitive-moment">labels as inflationary</a>. Higher prices could lead to higher interest rates, which disproportionately affect smaller companies with floating-rate debt.
The Russell index <a href="https://research.ftserussell.com/Analytics/FactSheets/Home/DownloadSingleIssue?issueName=US2000USD&amp;isManual=True">contains</a> 2,000 companies with an average market cap of around $1 billion. Higher-weighted components are likely to have outperformed the rest of the index and are not necessarily representative of the entire Russell 2000. Still, they provide a glimpse into how investors are valuing small-cap companies.
Here&#8217;s how the top stocks in the IWM have performed since the ETF&#8217;s correction began in December 2024:
Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $150.92​</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $138.11​</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -8.49%</li>
</ul>
Insmed Incorporated (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/INSM#NASDAQ">INSM</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $72.42​</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $75.02​</li>
<li>Percentage Change: +3.59%​</li>
</ul>
Vaxcyte, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PCVX#NASDAQ">PCVX</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $91.60​</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $74.81</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -18.33%​</li>
</ul>
SouthState Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SSB#NASDAQ">SSB</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $109.35</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $92.37</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -15.53%​</li>
</ul>
FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $166.8​</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $108.2​8</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -35.08%​</li>
</ul>
Rocket Lab USA, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RKLB#NASDAQ">RKLB</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $24.16</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $18.66</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -22.76%​</li>
</ul>
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AIT#NYSE">AIT</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $272.91</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $229.00</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -16.09%​</li>
</ul>
Credo Technology Group Holding Ltd (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRDO#NASDAQ">CRDO</a>)
<ul>
<li>Dec. 2, 2024, Price: $47.80​</li>
<li>March 6, 2025, Price: $42.07</li>
<li>Percentage Change: -11.99%​</li>
</ul>
Ufp Industries Inc.&nbsp;(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UFPI#NASDAQ">UFPI</a>) and&nbsp;Fluor Corp.&nbsp;(NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLR#NYSE">FLR</a>) are also among the ETF&#8217;s top holdings.
Benzinga Edge evaluates stocks on a valuation, momentum and growth basis.
UFP, a holding company based in Grand Rapids, Michigan, performs well under the value criterion, scoring 78.64 out of 100. However, the stock does not have momentum, scoring 32.82. It is also not the fastest-growing company, grading 33.35. The stock is down 20.5% since Dec. 2, 2024.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-large"><a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/UFPI"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="1024" height="229" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/06150724/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-3.07.19-PM-1024x229.png" alt="" class="wp-image-812940" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/06150724/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-3.07.19-PM-1024x229.png 1024w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/06150724/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-3.07.19-PM-300x67.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/06150724/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-3.07.19-PM-768x172.png 768w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/06150724/Screenshot-2025-03-06-at-3.07.19-PM.png 1314w" sizes="(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px" /></a></figure>
Fluor, an engineering and construction firm, rates high according to its intrinsic value, scoring at 93.6. Still, recent price action indicates its growth and momentum prospects are not high, scoring 15.32 and 29.26, respectively. The stock is down 33.6% since Dec. 2, 2024.
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S&amp;P 500 Comparison: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>), which tracks 500 of the largest U.S. companies, has fared slightly better than the Russell 2000. The index is down around 2% since Dec. 2, 2024.
On an earnings basis, investors are trading the S&amp;P 500 at a much higher multiple than the Russell 2000. The S&amp;P as a whole is trading 21.63 times above earnings compared to the small-cap index&#8217;s 14.84 times. 
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Here&#8217;s a look at the Benzinga Stock Whisper Index for the week ending Feb. 28:
Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SFM#NASDAQ">SFM</a>): The specialty grocery retailer returns to the Stock market Index after appearances in November 2024 <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/01/43066466/benzingas-stock-whisper-index-5-stocks-investors-secretly-monitor-but-dont-talk-about-yet">and January 2025</a>. The company recently <a href="https://investors.sprouts.com/news/news-details/2025/Sprouts-Farmers-Market-Inc.-Reports-Fourth-Quarter-and-Full-Year-2024-Results/default.aspx">reported </a>quarterly financial results with earnings per share and revenue each beating Street consensus estimates. The company has beaten both earnings per share and revenue estimates in four straight quarters. Sprouts is guiding for net sales growth of 10.5% to 12.5% in 2025 with comparable store sales growth of 10% to 11% for the full year. Several analysts <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SFM/analyst-ratings">raised their price targets</a> on the stock after the earnings report. The retailer continues to draw strong interest from investors and unit expansion and net sales growth could continue to boost shares, which are up over 130% in the last year.
<figure class="wp-block-image size-full"><a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent022825&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"><img loading="lazy" decoding="async" width="999" height="502" src="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/28122111/Screenshot-339.png" alt="" class="wp-image-804182" srcset="https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/28122111/Screenshot-339.png 999w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/28122111/Screenshot-339-300x151.png 300w,https://editorial-assets.benzinga.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/28122111/Screenshot-339-768x386.png 768w" sizes="(max-width: 999px) 100vw, 999px" /></a></figure>
IonQ Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IONQ#NYSE">IONQ</a>): The quantum computing company saw strong interest from readers during the week on the heels <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/management/25/02/43993251/ionq-q4-eps-miss-500-million-offering-ceo-appointment-acquires-stake-in-id-quantique-details">of quarterly earnings</a> and a CEO change announcement. The company missed analyst estimates for earnings per share while beating revenue estimates in the quarter. The company has beaten revenue estimates in more than 10 straight quarters.
"We had IonQ's best year yet in 2024, exceeding the high ends of both our bookings and revenue guidance ranges and making truly significant technical strides," IonQ executive chair Peter Chapman said.
Along with quarterly financial results, the company announced an at-the-market equity offering of up to $500 million. The company also announced two agreements with SK Telecom and ID Quantique.
Perhaps the biggest news was the announcement that Chapman will transition from the CEO role to executive chairman with Board of Directors member Niccolo de Masi, who helped take IonQ <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/m-a/21/03/20054892/first-pure-play-quantum-computing-company-comes-public-what-investors-should-know-about-ionq">public via SPAC merger</a>, becoming the company's new president and CEO.
Shares fell on the week, but remain up over 120%. Investors will likely be closely following the next growth story with new leadership as quantum computing remains a hot investment theme.
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Keurig Dr Pepper Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KDP#NASDAQ">KDP</a>): The beverage company saw strong interest from readers after reporting <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43940008/keurig-dr-pepper-q4-earnings-beat-estimates-stock-gains">quarterly financial results</a>. The company's earnings per share beat Street consensus estimates, continuing a trend that includes six beats and four in-line numbers for earnings per share in the last 10 quarters. The company's revenue beat analyst estimates and has now topped analyst estimates in seven of the last 10 quarters. Among the highlights in the report was a 10.3% year-over-year increase for the company's US Refreshment Beverages segment. The beverage company cited strong brand awareness <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43966231/keurig-dr-peppers-dirty-soda-success-social-media-fuels-eighth-consecutive-year-of-market-share-growth">on social media </a>and Dr. Pepper hitting market share growth for an eighth consecutive year.
The company also announced a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/25/02/44010283/why-keurig-dr-pepper-kdp-shares-are-falling">secondary public offering</a> of 73 million shares through a subsidiary of JAB Holding Company. After the offering, JAB will hold around 10.7% of KDP's outstanding stock. The sale could dilute shares and also signal that JAB believes shares are fairly valued or overvalued.
Several analysts<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KDP/analyst-ratings"> raised their price targets</a> on the beverage stock after the earnings report.
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Sun Communities (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SUI#NYSE">SUI</a>): The residential REIT saw strong interest from readers during the week, which comes after the company announced an<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/25/02/43917549/sun-communities-reaps-5-65-billion-from-safe-harbor-sale-refines-strategy"> agreement to sell </a>its interest in Safe Harbor Marinas to an affiliate of Blackstone (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BX#NYSE">BX</a>). The deal will bring in proceeds of $5.5 billion after costs for Sun Communities, which the company plans to use towards debt reduction, investments in core businesses and for shareholder distributions.
An owner of manufactured homes, RV parks and marina properties, the transaction will see manufactured homes and RVs represent around 90% of the company's net operating income.
"This transaction allows Sun to focus on our core businesses which operate at high margins and produce durable income streams," Sun's Capital Allocation Committee Chair Jeff Blau said.
After the announced transaction, the company <a href="https://suncommunities.gcs-web.com/news-releases/news-release-details/sun-communities-reports-2024-fourth-quarter-and-full-year">reported </a>fourth-quarter financial results with FFO missing analyst estimates for a third straight quarter and revenue beating estimates. The company has beaten analyst revenue estimates in eight of the last 10 quarters.
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Liberty Formula One (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONA#NASDAQ">FWONA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FWONK#NASDAQ">FWONK</a>): The owner of the Formula 1 racing league saw strong interest from investors during the week. The company has several upcoming catalysts including the <a href="https://x.com/netflix/status/1895504704488030389">launch </a>of the seventh season of "F1: Drive to Survive" on Netflix on March 7 and the start of the new 2025 season on March 14. The racing league is also drawing interest from Netflix for the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43816739/netflix-wants-more-nfl-games-after-christmas-day-success-could-league-create-bidding-war-with-cbs-fox">potential media rights</a> in the U.S. when a current deal with ESPN expires. A new American Formula 1 team will be part of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/sports/24/11/42178255/formula-1-stock-hits-52-week-high-announces-11th-team-with-general-motorsandretti-global-after-max-verstappens-fourth-straight-title">the 2026 season </a>and could increase awareness for the global sports brand in the coming years. The Netflix docuseries and American race locations have helped increase viewership and awareness in the United States, a trend the league hopes will continue.
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