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SG Stock Forecast: Sweetgreen, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$6.84
+2.40% on the day

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Sweetgreen, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $6.45 — -5.7% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 6 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the weakest quartile.

Market cap
$814.2M
Ticker Nerd rank
6 / 100
Median analyst target
$6.45
Analysts covering
15
Revenue$192.7M+3.8% y/y
Operating income−$23.3M
Net income−$26.3M
Free cash flow−$12.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.9%
1M
+19.8%
YTD
+1.2%
1Y
−21.7%
From 52W high
−33.0%
From 52W low
+45.5%
$5
$10
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

SG stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Sweetgreen, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
6 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Size
48
Issuance
37
Growth
36
Quality
29
Revisions
27
Value
19
Accruals
19
Momentum
14
Volatility
10

Size (48): Smaller than most of the companies we track.

Volatility (10): The share price moves around a lot.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

SG stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on SG, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$4$5$6$7$8$9$10Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SGHigh $10.00Median $6.45Low $4.40

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says15 analysts
4 Buy10 Hold1 Sell
Low $4.40Median $6.45High $10.00

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −5.7% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 8 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
11 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$7.00 → $6.50
10 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$7.00 → $5.50
7 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$10 → $8.00
7 Aug 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$10 → $8.50
7 Aug 2026RBC CapitalMaintainsOutperform$7.00 → $6.50
7 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$8.00 → $5.00
7 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$7.00 → $6.50
7 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight$7.00 → $6.00
20 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
20 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$9.00 → $10
27 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$7.00 → $8.00
27 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
22 May 2026JP MorganUpgradeOverweight$8.00 → $13
22 May 2026JP MorganUpgradeOverweight—
20 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform$9.00 → $10
20 May 2026OppenheimerMaintainsOutperform—
11 May 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral—
8 May 2026BNP ParibasMaintainsUnderperform—
8 May 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
8 May 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. SG appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

SG vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Sweetgreen, Inc. returned −21.7% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

SG vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
6080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26SGS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

SG analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
0
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
76.0×

Cheaper than 9% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.2×

Cheaper than 67% of US stocks

Price / book
1.7×

Cheaper than 52% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
−17.3×

Cheaper than 88% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.8%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
3.8%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Gross margin
13.1%

Higher than 13% of US stocks

Operating margin
−12.6%

Higher than 24% of US stocks

Net margin
2.0%

Higher than 52% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
3.1%

Higher than 50% of US stocks

Return on assets
−9.0%

Higher than 27% of US stocks

Dividend yield
—

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Sweetgreen, Inc. (SG) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Sweetgreen, Inc. has a market value of $814.2M and an enterprise value of $1.0B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $681.8M. The latest quarter grew 3.8% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $13.7M, a 2.0% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $0.10.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: −$123.7M.

  • Sweetgreen, Inc. spent $688K on share buybacks in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 119.0M.

  • Trailing P/E: 76.0×; forward P/E: −9.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Sweetgreen, Inc. employs 6,486 people — $105K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 6 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

SG vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$814.2M
6
BLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc.$838.2M
88
PZZAPapa John's International, Inc.$746.0M
52
FWRGFirst Watch Restaurant Group, Inc.$735.4M
26
CNNECannae Holdings, Inc.$695.6M
79
CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$1.2B
68
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$535.4M
27

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Sweetgreen, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest SG news & analysis

Sweetgreen to Plant Roots in Salt Lake City with First Utah Location Opening September 8

Business Wire · 1 Sept 2026positive

Sweetgreen announced it will open its first Utah restaurant on September 8 at 2188 Highland Drive in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. The grand opening will feature an OLIPOP Soda Float Bar with local ice cream from The Creamery, along with a week of festivities and local collaborations.

Why it matters — This marks Sweetgreen's expansion into a new state, adding its first Utah location and introducing the brand to the Salt Lake City market.

Sweetgreen Expands Its “sweetlane” Footprint With First-Ever East Coast Location Opening in McLean, Virginia

Business Wire · 18 Aug 2026positive

Sweetgreen announced the opening of its fourth sweetlane location, its order-ahead drive-up format, in McLean, Virginia on August 20th. This marks the brand's first East Coast sweetlane restaurant, located at Chesterbrook Shopping Center in Northern Virginia.

Why it matters — This expansion brings Sweetgreen's drive-up ordering format to the East Coast, signaling continued rollout of its sweetlane concept beyond its existing footprint.

Cyclospora Outbreak Puts Food Safety to the Test

Bloomberg Technology · 14 Aug 2026negative

A cyclospora outbreak and a salmonella flare-up are testing food safety across US restaurants. The incidents have led consumers to cut back on dining out and prompted food brands to review their supply chains.

Why it matters — As a restaurant brand, Sweetgreen could face heightened food-safety scrutiny and changes in consumer dining behavior tied to the outbreak.

Sweetgreen CEO Says Cyclospora Hurt Sales

Bloomberg Markets and Finance · 12 Aug 2026negative

Sweetgreen CEO Jonathan Neman said the cyclospora outbreak hurt sales, but noted the US FDA now considers iceberg lettuce safe to eat again. He stated that Sweetgreen's supply chain is not affected by the outbreak and that its restaurants do not serve that type of lettuce.

Why it matters — SG watchers would care because the CEO directly linked the cyclospora outbreak to reduced sales, while also clarifying that Sweetgreen was not exposed to the affected product in its supply chain.

Sweetgreen and Fishwife Bring Tinned Fish to the Menu for the First Time, with Summer Niçoise

Business Wire · 11 Aug 2026neutral

Sweetgreen has partnered with tinned seafood brand Fishwife to launch the Summer Niçoise salad, a limited-edition item available nationwide from August 11-24. It is the first time Fishwife has been featured on a national restaurant menu.

Why it matters — The collaboration introduces a new menu item and brand partnership for Sweetgreen, potentially attracting customer interest during the limited two-week run.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about SG stock

What is the SG stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 15 Wall Street analysts covering Sweetgreen, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $6.45, with estimates ranging from $4.4 to $10. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is SG stock a buy right now?

Of the 15 analysts covering Sweetgreen, Inc., 4 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Sweetgreen, Inc. 6 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank SG?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Sweetgreen, Inc. ranks 6 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Size (48 of 100).

Will SG stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 15 analysts implies -5.7% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Sweetgreen, Inc. 6 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the SG stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Sweetgreen, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for SG are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $4.4 to $10 over the next 12 months.

How has SG stock performed over the past year?

Sweetgreen, Inc. returned -21.7% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Sweetgreen, Inc. do?

Sweetgreen Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Sweetgreen, a restaurant company focused on serving fresh, healthy meals through its network of salad and bowl restaurants.

What is the latest news on SG?

The most recent item we track (Business Wire, 1 Sept 2026): "Sweetgreen to Plant Roots in Salt Lake City with First Utah Location Opening September 8". Sweetgreen announced it will open its first Utah restaurant on September 8 at 2188 Highland Drive in Salt Lake City's Sugar House neighborhood. The grand opening will feature an OLIPOP Soda Float Bar with local ice cream from The Creamery, along with a week of festivities and local collaborations.

Company

About Sweetgreen, Inc.

Sweetgreen Inc. Class A Common Stock represents ownership in Sweetgreen, a restaurant company focused on serving fresh, healthy meals through its network of salad and bowl restaurants. Sweetgreen’s menu centers on salads, warm bowls, plates, sides, drinks, and other customizable food and beverage offerings designed for convenience and consistency. The company supports digital ordering through its mobile app and website, alongside in-store dining and pickup options, making it part of the fast-casual dining segment with a strong emphasis on ingredient transparency and plant-forward cuisine. Sweetgreen operates in the U.S. restaurant market and appeals to consumers seeking quick-service meals with an emphasis on freshness, seasonal ingredients, and modern food experiences. As a branded restaurant operator, Sweetgreen plays a visible role in the evolving healthy-eating category within consumer food service.

CEO Mr. Jonathan Neman · 6,486 employees · United States · https://www.sweetgreen.com