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Kroger vs Sprouts Farmers Market: KR and SFM compared
Kroger is the larger company: $34.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $2.3B for Sprouts Farmers Market (Q3 2026). Sprouts Farmers Market is growing faster (+5% against +2% a year earlier). Sprouts Farmers Market is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.6% against 2.8%.
Where the money goes: KR and SFM
Kroger (KR) · Q2 FY27
Kroger, Q2 FY27: revenue $34.6B (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.8%, net earnings $642M, operating cash flow $1.3B. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) · Q3 2026
Sprouts Farmers Market, Q3 2026: revenue $2.3B (+5% year over year), operating margin 6.6%, net earnings $113M, operating cash flow $186M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Kroger (KR) | Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q2 FY27 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $34.6B | $2.3B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +2% | +5% |
| Gross margin | — | 38.2% |
| Operating margin | 2.8% | 6.6% |
| Net earnings | $642M | $113M |
| Net margin | 1.9% | 4.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $1.3B | $186M |
| Free cash flow | $167M | $91.8M |
| Market value | $44.3B | $4.6B |
| P/E | 43.3× | 9.4× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $69.00 | $56.92 |
Where the revenue comes from
Sprouts Farmers Market
- Perishables: $1.3B (57%)
- Non-Perishables: $985M (43%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Kroger or Sprouts Farmers Market?
Kroger is the larger company: $34.6B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q2 FY27) against $2.3B for Sprouts Farmers Market (Q3 2026).
Is Kroger or Sprouts Farmers Market growing faster?
Sprouts Farmers Market is growing faster (+5% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Kroger or Sprouts Farmers Market?
Sprouts Farmers Market is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.6% against 2.8%.
More: Kroger earnings · how Kroger makes money · Sprouts Farmers Market earnings · how Sprouts Farmers Market makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Sep 18, 2026; 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.