Sweetgreen (SG) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Sweetgreen, Inc. operates a fast‐casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, grain bowls and warm bowls that emphasize fresh, seasonal and locally sourced ingredients. The company’s menu features customizable options, allowing customers to select from a variety of greens, grains, proteins and dressings. In addition to in‐store ordering, Sweetgreen offers digital ordering through its mobile app and website, as well as catering services for corporate clients and special events. Sustainability is integral to its business model, with initiatives focused on compostable packaging, reduced food waste and partnerships with responsible growers and suppliers.

Founded in 2007 by Nicholas Houghton, Jonathan Neman and Nathaniel Ru in Washington, D.C., Sweetgreen began as a single location aimed at delivering nutritious meals in a fast‐paced environment. The founders’ vision was to combine high‐quality ingredients with a scalable service model, setting the stage for rapid expansion into major U.S. markets. After opening its first outpost in New York City in 2011, the company entered Los Angeles in 2014 and Chicago in 2015, ultimately growing to more than 150 restaurants across the country.

Technology and data analytics are cornerstones of Sweetgreen’s strategy, driving menu innovation, inventory management and personalized customer experiences. The company’s proprietary mobile app enables order customization, loyalty rewards and real‐time updates on store offerings. Behind the scenes, an integrated supply chain platform supports near‐farm sourcing, seasonal menu adjustments and transparent traceability to uphold quality standards and reinforce local producer relationships.

Led by co‐founder and CEO Jonathan Neman, Sweetgreen’s leadership team brings together expertise in retail operations, supply chain management and digital innovation. Under Neman’s guidance, the company continues to pursue market growth while refining its brand identity as a pioneer in health‐focused, technology‐driven fast‐casual dining. Ongoing initiatives include new restaurant openings in key metropolitan areas and expanded digital capabilities to enhance customer engagement.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $13.33 to $13.74
• 50-Day Range: $12.23 to $19.54
• 52-Week Range: $11.86 to $45.12
• Volume: 2.72 million shs
• Average Volume: 3.81 million shs
• Market Capitalization: $1.60 billion
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: $25.23
• Consensus Rating: Hold

Sweetgreen Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Sweetgreen scored higher than 77% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 73rd out of 213 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: 4.2 / 5
• Analyst Rating: Hold

Consensus Rating

Sweetgreen has received a consensus rating of Hold. The company's average rating score is 2.43, and is based on 6 buy ratings, 8 hold ratings, and no sell ratings.

Amount of Analyst Coverage

Sweetgreen has been the subject of 10 research reports in the past 90 days, demonstrating strong analyst interest in this stock.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: Growing

Earnings Growth

Earnings for Sweetgreen are expected to grow in the coming year, from ($0.74) to ($0.48) per share.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Sweetgreen is -17.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Sweetgreen is -17.74, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Sweetgreen has a P/B Ratio of 3.59. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 2.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Bearish

Percentage of Shares Shorted

18.19% of the float of Sweetgreen has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sweetgreen has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sweetgreen has recently increased by 19.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Sweetgreen does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Sweetgreen does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

18.19% of the float of Sweetgreen has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Sweetgreen has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 3.6, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Sweetgreen has recently increased by 19.33%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.5 / 5
• News Sentiment: 0.49

News Sentiment

Sweetgreen has a news sentiment score of 0.49. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a lower news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 6 news articles for Sweetgreen this week, compared to 10 articles on an average week.

Search Interest

12 people have searched for SG on MarketBeat in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 71% compared to the previous 30 days.

MarketBeat Follows

8 people have added Sweetgreen to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 167% compared to the previous 30 days.

Company Ownership

• Score: 5.0 / 5
• Insider Trading: Acquiring Shares

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Sweetgreen insiders have bought 5.80% more of their company's stock than they have sold. Specifically, they have bought $251,712.00 in company stock and sold $237,920.00 in company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

21.52% of the stock of Sweetgreen is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

95.75% of the stock of Sweetgreen is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company.

SG Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have SG shares performed this year?

Sweetgreen's stock was trading at $32.06 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, SG shares have decreased by 57.4% and is now trading at $13.66.

How were Sweetgreen's earnings last quarter?

Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE:SG) posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 8th. The company reported ($0.21) earnings per share for the quarter, hitting the consensus estimate of ($0.21). Sweetgreen's revenue was up 5.3% compared to the same quarter last year.
Read the conference call transcript.

When did Sweetgreen IPO?

Sweetgreen (SG) raised $312 million in an initial public offering (IPO) on Thursday, November 18th 2021. The company issued 13,000,000 shares at $23.00-$25.00 per share.

Who are Sweetgreen's major shareholders?

Top institutional investors of Sweetgreen include Harbor Capital Advisors Inc. (0.16%), Sovran Advisors LLC (0.11%), Moody National Bank Trust Division (0.05%) and Triumph Capital Management (0.04%). Insiders that own company stock include Jonathan Neman, Nathaniel Ru, Nicolas Jammet, Mitch Reback, Daniel Shlossman, Chris Carr, Wouleta Ayele, Bradley E Singer, James Mcphail, Adrienne Gemperle, Rossann Williams, Julie Bornstein and Clifford Burrows.
View institutional ownership trends.

How do I buy shares of Sweetgreen?

Shares of SG stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Sweetgreen own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Sweetgreen investors own include Humana (HUM), American Water Works (AWK), Voyager Therapeutics (VYGR), Waste Connections (WCN), The RMR Group (RMR), AU Optronics (AUOTY) and DiamondRock Hospitality (DRH).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/08/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Next Earnings (Confirmed): 8/07/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NYSE
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NYSE:SG
• CIK: 1477815
• Web: www.sweetgreen.com
• Phone: 323-990-7040
• Fax: N/A
• Employees: 6,407
• Year Founded: N/A

Price Target and Rating

• Average Price Target for Sweetgreen: $25.23
• High Price Target: $45.00
• Low Price Target: $15.00
• Potential Upside/Downside: +84.7%
• Consensus Rating: Hold
• Rating Score (0-4): 2.43
• Research Coverage: 14 Analysts

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.77)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$90.37 million
• Net Margins: -13.04%
• Pretax Margin: -13.23%
• Return on Equity: -19.72%
• Return on Assets: -10.49%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 1.97
• Quick Ratio: 1.95

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $676.83 million
• Price / Sales: 2.37
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $3.81 per share
• Price / Book: 3.59

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 117,300,000
• Free Float: 92,059,000
• Market Cap: $1.60 billion
• Optionable: Optionable
• Beta: 2.06