Sprouts Farmers Market Shares Bought by Aquatic Capital Management

Hedge fund increases stake in natural grocery retailer by over 20%

Mar. 16, 2026 at 7:23am

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Aquatic Capital Management LLC raised its position in Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (NASDAQ:SFM) by 21.5% during the third quarter, according to the company's 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund now owns 109,735 shares of the company's stock, worth $11.9 million as of the latest filing.

Why it matters

Sprouts Farmers Market is a leading natural and organic grocery retailer, with a focus on fresh, healthy foods. The increase in Aquatic Capital's stake suggests the hedge fund sees long-term growth potential in the company, which could signal positive sentiment among investors about Sprouts' future performance.

The details

Aquatic Capital Management added 19,444 shares to its existing position in Sprouts Farmers Market during the third quarter. The firm now owns 0.11% of the company's outstanding shares. Other institutional investors have also been modifying their holdings in Sprouts, with some increasing and others decreasing their positions in the stock.

  • Aquatic Capital Management increased its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market during the third quarter of 2026.

The players

Aquatic Capital Management LLC

A hedge fund that has increased its stake in Sprouts Farmers Market, now owning 0.11% of the company's shares.

Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc.

A specialty grocery retailer focused on fresh, natural and organic foods, headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

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The takeaway

The increase in Aquatic Capital Management's stake in Sprouts Farmers Market suggests the hedge fund sees long-term growth potential in the natural and organic grocery retailer, which could signal positive sentiment among investors about the company's future performance.