Vanguard amends 13G for Sprouts Farmers Market (NASDAQ: SFM) — 0 shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc disclosure: The Vanguard Group filed an Amendment No. 11 to Schedule 13G/A reporting 0 shares beneficially owned of Sprouts common stock (CUSIP 85208M102), representing 0% of the class. The filing states Vanguard completed an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, and certain subsidiaries will report disaggregated ownership following SEC Release No. 34-39538. The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, dated March 27, 2026.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Vanguard reports no beneficial ownership after internal realignment.

The filing documents that The Vanguard Group reports 0 shares (0%) of Sprouts common stock following an internal reorganization effective January 12, 2026. This indicates reporting duties were disaggregated among Vanguard entities per SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Cash‑flow treatment and any related trading activity are not included in the excerpt; subsequent amendments from disaggregated entities may show holdings. Future filings by the listed subsidiaries will provide the granular picture.

Corporate Governance Expert

Amendment is administrative and clarifies reporting structure, not a market trade.

The amendment explains an internal realignment that changes which Vanguard entities report beneficial ownership; it does not assert economic control or dispositions in this excerpt. The signature by a Vanguard fund administrator formalizes the disclosure.

Material investor impact depends on follow‑up reports from the disaggregated entities; timing and amounts from those entities are not in this excerpt.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 03/27/2026 - 01:19 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

FAQ

What did Vanguard report in the Schedule 13G/A for SFM?

Vanguard reported 0 shares beneficially owned of Sprouts common stock, representing 0% of the class. The filing is an amendment reflecting an internal realignment and disaggregated reporting under SEC Release No. 34-39538.

Why does the filing mention an internal realignment on January 12, 2026?

The filing states Vanguard underwent an internal realignment on January 12, 2026, after which certain subsidiaries will report ownership separately. This explains why beneficial ownership is disaggregated among Vanguard entities in subsequent filings.

Does this Schedule 13G/A indicate Vanguard bought or sold SFM shares?

No. The amendment reports 0 shares beneficially owned and describes reporting changes. The excerpt does not disclose any purchases, sales, or cash proceeds related to Sprouts shares.

Who signed the amendment and when was it filed?

The amendment is signed by Ashley Grim, Head of Global Fund Administration, and dated March 27, 2026. The filing references the issuer address for Sprouts Farmers Market Inc.

Will other Vanguard entities file separate reports for SFM?

Yes. The filing explains certain Vanguard subsidiaries or business divisions will report beneficial ownership separately in reliance on SEC Release No. 34-39538. Those future filings will show any holdings attributable to those entities.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 11)

Sprouts Farmers Market Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

85208M102

(CUSIP Number)

03/13/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 85208M102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

The Vanguard Group

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

PENNSYLVANIA

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 0.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 0.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

0.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

Comment for Type of Reporting Person: On January 12, 2026, The Vanguard Group, Inc. went through an internal realignment. In accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), certain subsidiaries or business divisions of subsidiaries of The Vanguard Group, Inc., that formerly had, or were deemed to have, beneficial ownership with The Vanguard Group, Inc., will report beneficial ownership separately (on a disaggregated basis) from The Vanguard Group, Inc. in reliance on such release. These subsidiaries and/or business divisions pursue the same investment strategies as previously pursued by The Vanguard Group, Inc. prior to the realignment. Further in accordance with SEC Release No. 34-39538 (January 12, 1998), The Vanguard Group, Inc. no longer has, or is deemed to have, beneficial ownership over securities beneficially owned by such subsidiaries and/or business divisions.

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Sprouts Farmers Market Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 5455 East High Street, Suite 111, Phoenix, AZ, 85054
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: The Vanguard Group
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 100 Vanguard Blvd.,, Malvern, PA, 19355
(c)	Citizenship: PA
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.:
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 0
(b)	Percent of class: 0 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	If any other person is known to have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, such securities, a statement to that effect should be included in response to this item and, if such interest relates to more than 5 percent of the class, such person should be identified. A listing of the shareholders of an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the beneficiaries of employee benefit plan, pension fund or endowment fund is not required. The Vanguard Group, including investment companies registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and other managed accounts, have the right to receive or the power to direct the receipt of dividends from, or the proceeds from the sale of, the securities reported herein.No one other person's interest in the securities reported herein is more than 5%.
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

The Vanguard Group

Signature:	Ashley Grim
Name/Title:	Head of Global Fund Administration
Date:	03/27/2026