SGNEUTRAL

Revenue Growth (YoY)

-2.9%

Higher than 13% of Consumer Cyclical sector peers

Updated 96h ago

Sector Performance

13th percentile

-2.9%

Sector Median

9.3%

Sector Avg

13.6%

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Deep Analysis

Sweetgreen's revenue growth (year-over-year, or YoY) of -2.9% means the company's total sales decreased compared to the same period last year — a contraction rather than expansion.

This result falls well below the sector median of 9.3%, placing the company at the 13th percentile among its Consumer Cyclical peers, indicating weaker performance than most competitors. The trend data is not available: the year-over-year change is listed as N/A, and the quarter-over-quarter change is also N/A, so no direction can be inferred from recent shifts. Without a trend, the combination of a negative growth rate and poor sector rank points to above-average risk, as the company is losing ground while peers expand. This metric contradicts the overall NEUTRAL verdict, as a shrinking top line typically signals fundamental weakness that would lean toward a bearish assessment.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Revenue Growth (YoY) tell investors about SG?

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.

How is the Revenue Growth (YoY) calculated?

Revenue Growth (YoY) is calculated as: (Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4.

How does SG's Revenue Growth (YoY) compare to its sector?

SG's Revenue Growth (YoY) of -2.9% compares to a Consumer Cyclical sector median of 9.3%, placing it in the 13th percentile.

Who are SG's closest peers by Revenue Growth (YoY)?

The closest Consumer Cyclical peers by Revenue Growth (YoY) include: CHPT (4.3%), TM (3.8%), BABA (2.9%), CZR (2.7%), PVH (2.1%).

The Formula

(Revenue_t - Revenue_t-4) / Revenue_t-4

Why It Matters

Year-over-year revenue acceleration is one of the strongest signals of business momentum. Sustained >15% growth is rare and typically re-rated by the market.