Weekly Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Sweetgreen (SG)

Posted by Geri Gentry on Aug 18th, 2026

Sweetgreen (NYSE: SG) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates:

8/16/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by Wall Street Zen from “strong sell” to “sell”.
8/11/2026 – Sweetgreen was downgraded by Weiss Ratings from “sell (d+)” to “sell (d)”.
8/10/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by DA Davidson from $7.00 to $5.50. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
8/10/2026 – Sweetgreen had its “sector weight” rating reaffirmed by KeyCorp.
8/8/2026 – Sweetgreen was downgraded by Wall Street Zen from “sell” to “strong sell”.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by Royal Bank Of Canada from $7.00 to $6.50. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen was upgraded by UBS Group AG from “neutral” to “buy”.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by UBS Group AG from $7.00 to $6.50. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $10.00 to $8.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by Oppenheimer Holdings, Inc. from $10.00 to $8.50. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by Wells Fargo & Company from $7.00 to $6.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
8/7/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target lowered by TD Cowen from $8.00 to $5.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
7/20/2026 – Sweetgreen had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $9.00 to $10.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.

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In other news, COO Jason Miles Cochran sold 4,809 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.21, for a total value of $29,863.89. Following the transaction, the chief operating officer directly owned 207,076 shares in the company, valued at $1,285,941.96. This trade represents a 2.27% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Also, CFO Jamie Mcconnell sold 15,033 shares of Sweetgreen stock in a transaction on Monday, August 17th. The stock was sold at an average price of $6.21, for a total value of $93,354.93. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 210,489 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,307,136.69. The trade was a 6.67% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 18.19% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

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.

Weekly Investment Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Sweetgreen (SG)

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