Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Worth Watching: Stock Rises 6.7% - Tale of the Tape

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. SFM was a big mover last session with its shares rising nearly 7% on the day. The move came on solid volume too with far more shares changing hands than in a normal session. This reverses the recent downtrend of the company, as the stock has now lost over 5% since Mar 13.

This retailer of natural and organic food has witnessed two positive estimate revisions in the last 7 days. The Zacks Consensus Estimate has also moved higher over the same period. This implies strong trading potential for the company. So make sure to keep an eye on this stock going forward to see if Friday's price action can turn into more strength down the road.

Sprouts Farmers Market currently has a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) while its Earnings ESP is 0.00%.

Investors interested in the broader retail sector may consider stocks like Barnes & Noble, Inc. BKS, Bon-Ton Stores Inc. (BONT) and Farmer Brothers Co. FARM. While Barnes & Noble and Bon-Ton Stores sport a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), Farmer Brothers carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy).

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