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Sep 29, 2024

Sweetgreen Q3 2024 Earnings Report

Sweetgreen's Q3 2024 performance was driven by menu innovation and operational execution, resulting in revenue growth and improved profitability.

Key Takeaways

Sweetgreen reported a strong third quarter with a 13% increase in total revenue, driven by a 6% increase in same-store sales. The company's restaurant-level profit margin improved to 20.2%, and adjusted EBITDA increased to $6.8 million. Sweetgreen is raising its fiscal year 2024 guidance.

Total revenue increased by 13% to $173.4 million compared to the prior year period.

Same-store sales increased by 6%, driven by positive traffic and mix.

Restaurant-level profit margin improved to 20.2%, a more than 100 basis point increase from the third quarter of 2023.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $6.8 million, up from $2.5 million in the third quarter of 2023.

Total Revenue
$173M
Previous year: $153M
+13.0%
EPS
-$0.18
Previous year: -$0.22
-18.2%
Same-Store Sales Change
6%
Previous year: 4%
+50.0%
AUV
$2.9M
Previous year: $2.9M
+0.0%
Net New Restaurant Openings
5
Previous year: 15
-66.7%
Gross Profit
$34.9M
Previous year: $29.1M
+20.0%
Cash and Equivalents
$235M
Previous year: $275K
+85297.3%
Free Cash Flow
-$10.3M
Previous year: -$6.38M
+61.8%
Total Assets
$858M
Previous year: $880K
+97413.9%

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Forward Guidance

Sweetgreen is updating its financial guidance for fiscal year 2024 to reflect the strength of its first three quarters.

Positive Outlook

  • 24-26 Net New Restaurant Openings
  • Revenue ranging from $675 million to $680 million
  • Same-Store Sales Change between 6-7%
  • Restaurant-Level Profit Margin of 19.5%-20%
  • Adjusted EBITDA between $18 million to $20 million