Renaissance Technologies's SFM Position Overview
Renaissance Technologies (via Renaissance Technologies LLC) currently holds 4.08 M shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) worth $444.32 M, representing 0.59% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2014-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 47 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, Renaissance Technologies has maintained a long-term strategic position in SFM, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q3 2017, adding 2.73 M shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2020, reducing 3.06 M shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
Renaissance Technologies's Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Trades by Renaissance Technologies
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2014 | +243,800 | New Buy | 243,800 | $36.03 |
| Q2 2014 | -243,800 | Sold Out | 243,800 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2014 | +235,000 | New Buy | 235,000 | $29.07 |
| Q4 2014 | +385,400 | Add 164.00% | 620,400 | $33.98 |
| Q1 2015 | -420,100 | Reduce 67.71% | 200,300 | $35.23 |
| Q2 2015 | +221,700 | Add 110.68% | 422,000 | $26.98 |
| Q3 2015 | +466,400 | Add 110.52% | 888,400 | $21.10 |
| Q4 2015 | -754,500 | Reduce 84.93% | 133,900 | $26.59 |
| Q1 2016 | -133,900 | Sold Out | 133,900 | $0.00 |
| Q2 2016 | +541,500 | New Buy | 541,500 | $22.90 |
| Q3 2016 | +248,800 | Add 45.95% | 790,300 | $20.65 |
| Q4 2016 | -470,900 | Reduce 59.58% | 319,400 | $18.92 |
| Q1 2017 | +1.12 M | Add 349.72% | 1.44 M | $23.12 |
| Q2 2017 | +1.14 M | Add 79.17% | 2.57 M | $22.67 |
| Q3 2017 | +2.73 M | Add 106.01% | 5.3 M | $18.77 |
| Q4 2017 | -162,790 | Reduce 3.07% | 5.14 M | $24.35 |
| Q1 2018 | +184,200 | Add 3.58% | 5.32 M | $23.47 |
| Q2 2018 | -474,000 | Reduce 8.90% | 4.85 M | $22.07 |
| Q3 2018 | -7,200 | Reduce 0.15% | 4.84 M | $27.41 |
| Q4 2018 | -22,200 | Reduce 0.46% | 4.82 M | $23.51 |
| Q1 2019 | -38,500 | Reduce 0.80% | 4.78 M | $21.54 |
| Q2 2019 | +1.18 M | Add 24.74% | 5.96 M | $18.89 |
| Q3 2019 | +905,000 | Add 15.17% | 6.87 M | $19.34 |
| Q4 2019 | +607,720 | Add 8.85% | 7.48 M | $19.35 |
| Q1 2020 | +429,910 | Add 5.75% | 7.91 M | $18.59 |
| Q2 2020 | +1.72 M | Add 21.76% | 9.63 M | $25.59 |
| Q3 2020 | +1.03 M | Add 10.71% | 10.66 M | $20.93 |
| Q4 2020 | -3.06 M | Reduce 28.70% | 7.6 M | $20.10 |
| Q1 2021 | -2.11 M | Reduce 27.77% | 5.49 M | $26.62 |
| Q2 2021 | +238,800 | Add 4.35% | 5.73 M | $24.85 |
| Q3 2021 | +166,200 | Add 2.90% | 5.89 M | $23.17 |
| Q4 2021 | -123,788 | Reduce 2.10% | 5.77 M | $29.68 |
| Q1 2022 | +128,000 | Add 2.22% | 5.9 M | $31.98 |
| Q2 2022 | +208,100 | Add 3.53% | 6.11 M | $25.32 |
| Q3 2022 | -183,800 | Reduce 3.01% | 5.92 M | $27.75 |
| Q4 2022 | -834,500 | Reduce 14.09% | 5.09 M | $0.03 |
| Q1 2023 | +87,700 | Add 1.72% | 5.18 M | $0.04 |
| Q2 2023 | -584,800 | Reduce 11.30% | 4.59 M | $0.04 |
| Q3 2023 | -392,188 | Reduce 8.54% | 4.2 M | $42.80 |
| Q4 2023 | -313,600 | Reduce 7.47% | 3.89 M | $48.11 |
| Q1 2024 | -40,700 | Reduce 1.05% | 3.84 M | $64.48 |
| Q2 2024 | +593,600 | Add 15.44% | 4.44 M | $83.66 |
| Q3 2024 | +2,500 | Add 0.06% | 4.44 M | $110.41 |
| Q4 2024 | +24,000 | Add 0.54% | 4.46 M | $127.07 |
| Q1 2025 | -200,900 | Reduce 4.50% | 4.26 M | $152.64 |
| Q2 2025 | -231,900 | Reduce 5.44% | 4.03 M | $164.64 |
| Q3 2025 | +52,000 | Add 1.29% | 4.08 M | $108.80 |
Renaissance Technologies's Sprouts Farmers Market Investment FAQs
Renaissance Technologies first purchased Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) in Q1 2014, acquiring 243,800 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies has held Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) for 47 quarters since Q1 2014. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's largest addition to Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) was in Q3 2017, adding 5,301,990 shares worth $99.52 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, Renaissance Technologies's firm, Renaissance Technologies LLC, owns 4,083,844 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), valued at approximately $444.32 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
As of the Q3 2025 filing, Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) represents approximately 0.59% of Renaissance Technologies's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
Renaissance Technologies's peak holding in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) was 10,658,730 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2020. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.