Sweetgreen Shares Drop 81.1% While Trading at 0.8 P/S Multiple
Sweetgreen’s shares have plunged 81.1% over the past year, underperforming industry peers that fell an average of 6.6%. The company trades at a forward price-to-sales multiple of 0.8 versus the industry average of 3.75 and is projected to see a 12.7% increase in earnings per share in 2026.
1. Share Performance
Sweetgreen’s share price has declined 81.1% over the past 12 months, significantly underperforming the quick-service restaurant industry, which saw an average drop of 6.6%.
2. Valuation Metrics
At a forward price-to-sales ratio of 0.8, Sweetgreen trades well below the industry average of 3.75, reflecting market skepticism over its revenue growth and profitability horizon.
3. Earnings Outlook
Analysts forecast a 12.7% increase in Sweetgreen’s earnings per share for 2026, driven by anticipated improvements in operational efficiency, scaling of new store openings, and tighter cost controls.