Sweetgreen (SG) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Thursday

Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) is anticipated to announce its Q1 2026 results after the market closes on Thursday, May 7th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of ($0.23) per share and revenue of $163.9450 million for the quarter. Investors may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q1 2026 earning report for the latest details on the call scheduled for Thursday, May 7, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET.

Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported ($0.42) earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.31) by ($0.11). Sweetgreen had a negative net margin of 19.73% and a negative return on equity of 32.26%. The firm had revenue of $155.19 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $159.59 million. During the same period last year, the business earned ($0.25) EPS. The company’s revenue was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Sweetgreen to post $-1 EPS for the current fiscal year and $-1 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Sweetgreen Price Performance

Shares of NYSE SG traded up $0.09 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, hitting $6.82. 343,050 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 4,159,047. Sweetgreen has a twelve month low of $4.49 and a twelve month high of $18.99. The company has a market cap of $809.74 million, a PE ratio of -5.99 and a beta of 2.03. The firm has a 50 day simple moving average of $5.83 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $6.37.

Insider Buying and Selling at Sweetgreen

In related news, major shareholder Goldman Sachs Group Inc bought 594,553 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, April 7th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.69 per share, with a total value of $3,383,006.57. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 11,900,255 shares in the company, valued at approximately $67,712,450.95. This trade represents a 5.26% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, insider Nicolas Jammet acquired 4,428 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Thursday, March 5th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.71 per share, with a total value of $25,283.88. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 22,543 shares in the company, valued at approximately $128,720.53. This represents a 24.44% increase in their position. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. 19.78% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its position in shares of Sweetgreen by 165.8% in the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 2,349 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd raised its position in shares of Sweetgreen by 281.7% in the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 7,912 shares of the company’s stock worth $53,000 after acquiring an additional 5,839 shares in the last quarter. Dorsey & Whitney Trust CO LLC bought a new position in shares of Sweetgreen in the 4th quarter worth about $77,000. CIBC Bancorp USA Inc. bought a new position in shares of Sweetgreen in the 3rd quarter worth about $88,000. Finally, Caxton Associates LLP bought a new position in shares of Sweetgreen in the 3rd quarter worth about $93,000. 95.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on SG shares. Barclays raised their price objective on Sweetgreen from $5.00 to $7.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Sweetgreen from $6.00 to $8.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their target price on Sweetgreen from $5.00 to $5.60 and gave the stock a “sell” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 28th. Wolfe Research initiated coverage on Sweetgreen in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They set a “peer perform” rating for the company. Finally, UBS Group lowered their target price on Sweetgreen from $7.50 to $6.50 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, February 23rd. Three equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and three have issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $7.84.

Sweetgreen Company Profile

Sweetgreen, Inc is a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in salads, grain bowls and warm bowls that emphasize fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Since its founding in 2007 by Jonathan Neman, Nicolas Jammet and Nathaniel Ru, Sweetgreen has focused on sustainable agriculture, working with regional farmers across the United States to provide seasonal produce and promote environmentally responsible sourcing practices. The company’s menu features a variety of plant-forward options, including custom-build salads, chef-curated bowls and limited-time offerings that reflect changing harvests.

Sweetgreen operates a technology-driven service model that combines in-store experiences with digital ordering through its mobile app and website.