Investment Analysts’ Weekly Ratings Updates for Sweetgreen (SG)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) in the last few weeks:

• 5/27/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $7.00 to $8.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/23/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong sell” to “sell”.
• 5/22/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d)” to “sell (d+)”.
• 5/22/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from “neutral” to “overweight”. They now have a $13.00 price target on the stock, up from $8.00.
• 5/20/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $9.00 to $10.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 5/11/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (e+)” to “sell (d)”.
• 5/11/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by DA Davidson from $5.50 to $7.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $5.00 to $7.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $6.50 to $7.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/8/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by BNP Paribas Exane from $4.50 to $5.00. They now have an “underperform” rating on the stock.
• 3/30/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by BNP Paribas Exane to “strong sell”.
• 3/30/2026 – Sweetgreen is now covered by Citizens Jmp. They set a “mkt underperform” rating and a $4.50 price target on the stock.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Sweetgreen news, insider Nicolas Jammet bought 4,428 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, March 5th. The shares were acquired at an average price of $5.71 per share, with a total value of $25,283.88. Following the acquisition, the insider directly owned 22,543 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $128,720.53. The trade was a 24.44% increase in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, major shareholder Goldman Sachs Group Inc bought 594,553 shares of the stock in a transaction on Tuesday, April 7th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $5.69 per share, for a total transaction of $3,383,006.57. Following the acquisition, 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. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders own 19.78% of the company’s stock.

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.