Sweetgreen Inc (SG): Hedge Fund Ownership & Smart Money Signals (Q1 2026)

Q: Is it too late to buy Sweetgreen Inc (SG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SG has moved +10.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SG gained +72.8% vs nan% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Sweetgreen Inc (SG)

231 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in SG. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Smart Money Signals — SG

Based on 232 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

last 6Q

For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

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High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

79% of all-time peak

232 funds currently hold this stock — 79% of the 3.0-year high of 292 funds (reached 2024 Q4). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.

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Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q

28 fewer hedge funds hold SG compared to a year ago (-11% decline). When institutions consistently reduce their exposure, it's worth exploring the underlying fundamental reasons driving them away.

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Slight buying edge — 52% buying

130 buying121 selling

Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 121 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter

Funds opening this position for the first time: 61 → 53 → 66 → 51. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.

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41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 41% conviction (2yr+) ■ 32% medium ■ 26% new

96 out of 232 hedge funds have held SG for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

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Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -26%

Value

-25%

-2%

Last quarter: funds added -2% more shares while total portfolio value only changed -26%. Institutions were buying while the price was falling — a high-conviction accumulation signal. They're deliberately loading up on the dip.

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Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

47 → 61 → 53 → 66 → 51 new funds/Q

New funds entering each quarter: 61 → 53 → 66 → 51. Consistent flow of new institutional buyers without clear acceleration or slowdown.

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Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 25% newcomers

■ 53% veterans ■ 22% 1-2yr ■ 25% new

Entry-cohort mix of 257 holders: 137 (53%) are 2+ year veterans, 56 entered 1–2 years ago, and 64 (25%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.

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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds

42 of 228 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in SG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

2.6

out of 10

Low Exit Risk

Exit risk score 2.6/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Metric	All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)	Prior (2025 Q4)	Change
Funds Holding	231	233	-0.86%
13F Shares	105M	108M	-2.22%
Total Value	$540M	$725M	-25.59%
New Positions	50	66	-16
Increased Positions	67	73	-6
Closed Positions	52	73	-21
Reduced Positions	66	57	+9
Total Calls	15	20	-25.0%
Total Puts	14	15	-6.67%
PUT/CALL Ratio	0.93	0.75	Neutral

Metric

All 13F Filers (2026 Q1)

Prior (2025 Q4)

Change

Funds Holding

231

233

-0.86%

13F Shares

105M

108M

-2.22%

Total Value

$540M

$725M

-25.59%

New Positions

-16

Increased Positions

-6

Closed Positions

-21

Reduced Positions

Total Calls

-25.0%

Total Puts

-6.67%

PUT/CALL Ratio

0.93

0.75

Neutral

Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

231 + investors

Explore institutional interest and hedge fund ownership dynamics. Analyze portfolio weights, new positions, and conviction trends in SG. Verified SEC 13F-HR filings.

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FILTER:All New Added To Reduced No Change | Overweight >5%

Top 25 SG holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
#	Investor	% of Portfolio	Shares	Mkt Value
1	Woodson Capital Management, LP	5.47%	6,700,000	$34.8M
2	Ibex Investors LLC	3.77%	1,103,000	$5.7M
3	Caden Capital Partners, LP	2.19%	34,211	$178K
4	Greenhouse Funds LLLP	1.17%	5,049,235	$26.2M
5	Semanteon Capital Management, LP	1.00%	14,351	$74K
6	Maplelane Capital, LLC	0.27%	1,462,800	$7.6M
7	Crawford Fund Management, LLC	0.25%	247,900	$1.3M
8	Massar Capital Management, LP	0.23%	411,000	$2.1M
9	Havemeyer Place LP	0.15%	243,171	$1.3M
10	Scientech Research LLC	0.11%	24,897	$129K
11	Certuity, LLC	0.10%	302,500	$1.6M
12	Quinn Opportunity Partners LLC	0.10%	364,495	$1.9M
13	Bridgefront Capital, LLC	0.08%	60,952	$316K
14	Maplelane Capital, LLC	0.07%	159,925	$2.1M
15	Granahan Investment Management, LLC	0.07%	283,646	$1.5M
16	Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP	0.06%	273,270	$1.4M
17	Riverview Capital Advisers, LLC	0.06%	34,200	$177K
18	Baillie Gifford & Co	0.05%	10,315,624	$53.5M
19	Jump Financial, LLC	0.05%	651,555	$3.4M
20	Fox Run Management, L.L.C.	0.04%	42,907	$206K
21	Curated Wealth Partners LLC	0.04%	54,103	$281K
22	Federated Hermes, INC.	0.03%	3,912,010	$20.3M
23	Clear Harbor Asset Management, LLC	0.03%	90,535	$470K
24	Aspen Grove Capital, LLC	0.03%	30,000	$156K
25	Generali Investments Towarzystwo Funduszy Inwestycyjnych	0.03%	10,800	$56K

Investor	Ownership History	% of Portfolio	Prev %	Rank	Conviction	Avg Buy Price	13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y	Sell Timing	Shares	Mkt Value	Change	Change %	Source	Quarter	Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Sweetgreen Inc (SG)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for SG?

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row: For 5 consecutive quarters, more hedge funds reduced or closed their SG positions than added to them. Sustained institutional selling is a meaningful warning sign — these are professionals with deep research teams collectively deciding to exit.

What is the institutional breadth score for SG?

Slight buying edge — 52% buying: Last quarter: 130 funds bought or added vs 121 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for SG holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 42 of 228 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in SG. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held SG?

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 96 out of 232 hedge funds have held SG for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Sweetgreen Inc (SG) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, SG has moved +10.9% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to nan% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of nan%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), SG has gained +72.8% vs nan% for XLY. The stock is tracking its sector benchmark closely. The signal remains fresh and the entry point is still near the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

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Sweetgreen Inc (SG)

Smart Money Signals — SG

Selling streak — 5 quarters in a row

High ownership — 79% of 3.0Y peak

Outflows — 11% fewer funds vs a year ago

Slight buying edge — 52% buying

Fewer new buyers each quarter (-15 vs last Q)

41% of holders stayed for 2+ years

Buying through price weakness — shares -2%, value -26%

Steady discovery — ~51 new funds/quarter

Veteran-anchored — 53% veterans vs 25% newcomers

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

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