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Sprouts Farmers Market vs Ingles Markets: SFM and IMKTA compared
Sprouts Farmers Market is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.4B for Ingles Markets (Q3 FY26). 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 2.5%.
Where the money goes: SFM and IMKTA
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.
Ingles Markets (IMKTA) · Q3 FY26
Ingles Markets, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.4B (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.5%, net earnings $25.9M, operating cash flow $67.0M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) | Ingles Markets (IMKTA) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 FY26 |
| Revenue | $2.3B | $1.4B |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +5% | +2% |
| Gross margin | 38.2% | 24.3% |
| Operating margin | 6.6% | 2.5% |
| Net earnings | $113M | $25.9M |
| Net margin | 4.9% | 1.9% |
| Operating cash flow | $186M | $67.0M |
| Free cash flow | $91.8M | $43.6M |
| Market value | $4.6B | $1.6B |
| P/E | 9.4× | 15.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | $56.92 | — |
Where the revenue comes from
Sprouts Farmers Market
- Perishables: $1.3B (57%)
- Non-Perishables: $985M (43%)
Questions
Which is bigger, Sprouts Farmers Market or Ingles Markets?
Sprouts Farmers Market is the larger company: $2.3B of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $1.4B for Ingles Markets (Q3 FY26).
Is Sprouts Farmers Market or Ingles Markets growing faster?
Sprouts Farmers Market is growing faster (+5% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Sprouts Farmers Market or Ingles Markets?
Sprouts Farmers Market is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.6% against 2.5%.
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From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026; 10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.