Sweetgreen Stock: Sweetgreen’s stock took a major hit, dropping 14% in premarket trading after the company reported a wider-than-expected loss for the third quarter. The salad chain posted a loss of 18 cents per share on $173 million in revenue, falling short of analysts’ expectations, who had predicted a loss of 13 cents per share and $175 million in revenue.

While the company did report improved restaurant-level margins, the figures weren’t enough to meet Wall Street’s bottom-line estimates. Investors had hoped for stronger results amid ongoing challenges in the restaurant sector, but Sweetgreen’s failure to exceed expectations has led to significant market punishment.

In the wake of the earnings miss, Goldman Sachs downgraded Sweetgreen to neutral from buy, signaling that the near-term growth prospects for the stock may already be priced in. The downgrade reflects concerns about the company’s ability to sustain momentum and meet investor expectations in the near future.

As Sweetgreen navigates these financial challenges, the company’s stock will likely remain under pressure unless it can demonstrate stronger growth and profitability in the upcoming quarters. For now, analysts and investors will be looking closely at how the company plans to address its financial struggles and whether it can regain investor confidence.

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