Sirius International Insurance Group, Ltd. - Common Share (SG)

Casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) will be reporting earnings this Thursday after market hours. Here’s what investors should know.

As of February 24, 2026, CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA) stands as the preeminent success story in the "health-conscious fast-casual" segment of the U.S. restaurant industry. Since its high-profile IPO in mid-2023, the Mediterranean-focused chain has frequently been dubbed the "next Chipotle," a comparison it has both embraced through operational discipline and transcended through its unique [...]

Sweetgreen is entering a new chapter. The brand known for chef-crafted bowls, salads and plates has introduced Wraps — a hearty, handheld format designed to deliver the portability and satisfaction guests crave, without compromising on real ingredients and thoughtful sourcing.

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after the Trump administration's announcement of new global tariffs, reignited trade policy uncertainty. The move came swiftly after the Supreme Court ruled the previous week that the president could not use the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) for such duties, a decision that had initially sent markets higher. However, the administration invoked a different authority, the Trade Act of 1974, to impose a 15% global tariff for up to 150 days. The rapid reimposition of trade barriers creates significant uncertainty for companies across multiple sectors that depend on international supply chains and global trade. Investors are now weighing the potential impact of these new duties on corporate earnings and broader economic activity.

The past year hasn't been kind to the stocks featured in this article. Each has tumbled to their lowest points in 12 months, leaving investors to decide whether they're witnessing fire sales or falling knives.

Sweetgreen has gotten torched over the last six months - since August 2025, its stock price has dropped 37.2% to $5.93 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.

Sweetgreen’s stock price has taken a beating over the past six months, shedding 43.4% of its value and falling to $5.25 per share. This was partly due to its softer quarterly results and might have investors contemplating their next move.

Ahead of The Big Game, Sweetgreen is making a bold statement in San Francisco and inviting fans to see it for themselves, unveiling a larger-than-life “Here for the Bowl” activation in celebration of the launch of the brand’s newest catering format: the Build Your Own Sweetgreen Bar.

In this episode of Motley Fool Money, Emily Flippen, Jason Hall, and Asit Sharma to dive into three recent stories where the operating system underneath a business has started to matter more than the company above it.

Unprofitable companies can burn through cash quickly, leaving investors exposed if they fail to turn things around. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk running out of capital or relying on dilutive fundraising.

Sweetgreen, the mission-driven restaurant brand known for its chef-crafted salads, plates and bowls, today announced the debut of feta, the most requested ingredient, now back by popular demand and available nationwide as part of its core menu. The launch coincides with the introduction of the Winter Harvest Bowl, a bold, seasonal remix available in select markets, inspired by Sweetgreen’s best selling Harvest Bowl, which has sold more than 36 million to date.

Is casual dining the new growth engine for the restaurant industry?

Goldman Sachs gave the salad stock a thumbs-down.

Fast-casual restaurant stocks were hit hard over the past year, but many have snapped back over the past month.

Sweetgreen, Inc. (NYSE: SG) will release financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year of 2025 after the market close on Thursday, February 26, 2026. On that day, the company will host a webcast at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time (5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) to discuss the company’s business and financial results.

The stock has cratered by more than 75% over the past year, making its stock a bargain -- or a value trap.

Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) fell 6.3% in the morning session after an analyst at UBS lowered their rating on the stock. The bank changed its view on the company's shares, moving it from a "Buy" to a "Neutral" rating. 

Sweetgreen stock is down big, but investors may ponder whether it's a buying opportunity or a sign to avoid the stock.

Companies that burn cash at a rapid pace can run into serious trouble if they fail to secure funding. Without a clear path to profitability, these businesses risk dilution, mounting debt, or even bankruptcy.

With Sweetgreen shares 85% off their record, it's difficult to be bullish.

It's cheap today, but it could be a value trap.

These stocks plummeted nearly 80% last year.

Shares of casual salad chain Sweetgreen (NYSE:SG) fell 5.8% in the morning session after the departure of its Chief Development Officer, Chris Tarrant, and a price target cut from Morgan Stanley highlighted ongoing business struggles. 

These two fast-casual restaurant stocks are challenged in the current macroeconomic climate.