Nicolas Jammet Acquires 4,428 Shares of Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) Stock

Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE:SG) insider Nicolas Jammet acquired 4,428 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, March 5th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $5.71 per share, with a total value of $25,283.88. Following the acquisition, the insider owned 22,543 shares in the company, valued at $128,720.53. The trade was a 24.44% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this link.

Sweetgreen Price Performance

SG opened at $5.73 on Wednesday. Sweetgreen, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $4.99 and a fifty-two week high of $27.15. The firm has a market capitalization of $677.67 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -5.02 and a beta of 1.93. The company’s 50 day moving average price is $6.36 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $7.03.

Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported ($0.42) earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of ($0.31) by ($0.11). The business had revenue of $155.19 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $159.59 million. Sweetgreen had a negative net margin of 19.73% and a negative return on equity of 32.26%. The company’s revenue was down 3.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the company posted ($0.25) earnings per share. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Sweetgreen, Inc. will post -0.74 EPS for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts recently issued reports on SG shares. Morgan Stanley lowered their target price on Sweetgreen from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. UBS Group cut their price objective on Sweetgreen from $7.50 to $6.50 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, February 23rd. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $7.00 target price on Sweetgreen in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Sweetgreen from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday, November 12th. Finally, Oppenheimer dropped their price target on shares of Sweetgreen from $10.00 to $9.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Three investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Sweetgreen presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $8.22.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SG. Teacher Retirement System of Texas boosted its position in shares of Sweetgreen by 5.8% during the 2nd quarter. Teacher Retirement System of Texas now owns 15,981 shares of the company’s stock valued at $238,000 after purchasing an additional 877 shares in the last quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey increased its holdings in Sweetgreen by 5.5% in the second quarter. Police & Firemen s Retirement System of New Jersey now owns 23,212 shares of the company’s stock worth $345,000 after purchasing an additional 1,209 shares in the last quarter. Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. lifted its stake in Sweetgreen by 4.9% in the second quarter. Northwest & Ethical Investments L.P. now owns 39,912 shares of the company’s stock valued at $594,000 after buying an additional 1,870 shares during the period. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ boosted its holdings in shares of Sweetgreen by 312.3% during the 2nd quarter. Skandinaviska Enskilda Banken AB publ now owns 2,808 shares of the company’s stock worth $42,000 after buying an additional 2,127 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Larson Financial Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of Sweetgreen by 165.8% during the 3rd quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 3,766 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 2,349 shares in the last quarter. 95.75% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

More Sweetgreen News

Here are the key news stories impacting Sweetgreen this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Sweetgreen insider Nicolas Jammet bought 4,428 shares at ~$5.71 on March 5, increasing his stake ~24% — insider buying can signal management confidence and provides a small bullish signal. Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) Insider Purchases
• Neutral Sentiment: Wolfe Research initiated coverage with a “peer perform” (in-line) rating — fresh coverage can increase visibility but the neutral stance is unlikely to drive strong directional moves by itself. Wolfe Research Initiates Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: DA Davidson issued a neutral rating, and broker consensus remains a “Hold” — broad analyst positioning is largely neutral, limiting positive catalyst potential until fundamentals improve. DA Davidson Neutral Rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Several outlets report a consensus “Hold” from brokerages — mixed analyst views and a wide range of price targets (several holds) suggest limited near-term analyst-led upside. Consensus Hold from Brokerages
• Negative Sentiment: RBC cut its price target (from $8 to $7) and flagged a weaker same-store sales outlook for FY26 — a lowered sales outlook is a direct fundamental headwind and a key reason for today’s downward pressure. RBC Lowers Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Sweetgreen’s recent quarter missed revenue and EPS estimates and showed year-over-year revenue decline — the earnings miss and negative margins remain the primary fundamental reasons investors are cautious. MarketBeat: Sweetgreen Financials & News

About Sweetgreen

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.