John Hussman's SFM Position Overview
John Hussman (via Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc.) currently holds 10,500 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) worth $1.14 M, representing 0.25% of the portfolio. First purchased in 2016-Q3, this long-term strategic position has been held for 37 quarters.
Based on 13F filings, John Hussman has maintained a strategic position in SFM, demonstrating sustained confidence in this investment. Largest addition occurred in Q2 2020, adding 77,750 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q4 2019, reducing 100,000 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
John Hussman's Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly Sprouts Farmers Market (SFM) Trades by John Hussman
| Period | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2016 | +200,000 | New Buy | 200,000 | $20.65 |
| Q4 2016 | -50,000 | Reduce 25.00% | 150,000 | $18.92 |
| Q1 2017 | -150,000 | Sold Out | 150,000 | $0.00 |
| Q1 2018 | +152,700 | New Buy | 152,700 | $23.47 |
| Q3 2018 | -25,000 | Reduce 16.37% | 127,700 | $27.41 |
| Q2 2019 | -2,700 | Reduce 2.11% | 125,000 | $18.89 |
| Q4 2019 | -100,000 | Reduce 80.00% | 25,000 | $19.36 |
| Q2 2020 | +77,750 | Add 311.00% | 102,750 | $25.59 |
| Q3 2020 | +50,250 | Add 48.91% | 153,000 | $20.93 |
| Q4 2020 | +500 | Add 0.33% | 153,500 | $20.10 |
| Q1 2021 | -9,500 | Reduce 6.19% | 144,000 | $26.62 |
| Q2 2021 | -20,000 | Reduce 13.89% | 124,000 | $24.85 |
| Q3 2021 | -31,000 | Reduce 25.00% | 93,000 | $23.17 |
| Q4 2021 | +37,000 | Add 39.78% | 130,000 | $29.68 |
| Q2 2022 | +51,500 | Add 39.62% | 181,500 | $25.32 |
| Q3 2022 | +20,000 | Add 11.02% | 201,500 | $27.75 |
| Q4 2022 | -76,500 | Reduce 37.97% | 125,000 | $32.37 |
| Q1 2023 | +61,000 | Add 48.80% | 186,000 | $35.03 |
| Q2 2023 | -61,200 | Reduce 32.90% | 124,800 | $36.73 |
| Q3 2023 | +1,200 | Add 0.96% | 126,000 | $42.80 |
| Q4 2023 | -84,000 | Reduce 66.67% | 42,000 | $48.11 |
| Q1 2024 | -21,000 | Reduce 50.00% | 21,000 | $64.48 |
| Q2 2024 | -21,000 | Sold Out | 21,000 | $0.00 |
| Q3 2025 | +10,500 | New Buy | 10,500 | $108.80 |
John Hussman's Sprouts Farmers Market Investment FAQs
John Hussman first purchased Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) in Q3 2016, acquiring 200,000 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman has held Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) for 37 quarters since Q3 2016. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
John Hussman's largest addition to Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) was in Q3 2016, adding 200,000 shares worth $4.13 M. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q3 2025, John Hussman's firm, Hussman Strategic Advisors, Inc., owns 10,500 shares of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM), valued at approximately $1.14 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 0.25% of John Hussman'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.
John Hussman's peak holding in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (SFM) was 201,500 shares, as reported at the end of Q3 2022. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.