SFM: Leadership change

Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. On October 12, 2026, James Bahrenburg stepped down from his role as Chief Technology Officer of Sprouts Farmers Market, Inc. (the “Company”). Mr. Bahrenburg’s departure was not the result of any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies or practices. Mr. Bahrenburg will continue to serve as an advisor to the Company through March 31, 2027 to support an orderly transition, and his existing equity awards will continue to vest and he will be eligible to receive amounts due under the Company’s cash bonus plan during such service. Mr. Bahrenburg is also eligible for severance benefits under the Company’s Amended and Restated Executive Severance and Change in Control Plan. SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized. SPROUTS FARMERS MARKET, INC. Date: October 14, 2026 By: /s/ Brandon F. Lombardi Name: Brandon F. Lombardi Title: Chief Legal Officer and Corporate Secretary