Sweetgreen Stock Faces 78% Decline Amid Industry Challenges and Financial Distress

Sweetgreen (SG) has declined 78% this year amidst industry-wide challenges, including rising operational costs and changing consumer preferences. The restaurant sector is under pressure, with Sweetgreen's financial metrics indicating potential distress, such as negative margins and declining revenue growth. Despite insider buying activity, the company's beta of 2.45 indicates high volatility, and sector-specific risks are present.