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Portillo's vs Sweetgreen: PTLO and SG compared
Portillo's is the larger company: $194M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $176M for Sweetgreen (Q3 2026). Portillo's is growing faster (+7% against +2% a year earlier). Portillo's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.1% against -18.1%.
Where the money goes: PTLO and SG
Portillo's (PTLO) · Q3 2026
Portillo's, Q3 2026: revenue $194M (+7% year over year), operating margin 6.1%, net earnings $4.5M, operating cash flow $26.7M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Sweetgreen (SG) · Q3 2026
Sweetgreen, Q3 2026: revenue $176M (+2% year over year), operating margin -18.1%, net loss $30.7M, operating cash flow −$10.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Portillo's (PTLO) | Sweetgreen (SG) | |
|---|---|---|
| Latest quarter | Q3 2026 | Q3 2026 |
| Revenue | $194M | $176M |
| Revenue growth, Y/Y | +7% | +2% |
| Operating margin | 6.1% | -18.1% |
| Net earnings | $4.5M | −$30.7M |
| Net margin | 2.3% | -17.5% |
| Operating cash flow | $26.7M | −$10.9M |
| Free cash flow | $16.8M | — |
| Market value | — | $1.3B |
| P/E | — | 92.2× |
| Analysts’ mean target | — | $10.16 |
Questions
Which is bigger, Portillo's or Sweetgreen?
Portillo's is the larger company: $194M of revenue in its latest quarter (Q3 2026) against $176M for Sweetgreen (Q3 2026).
Is Portillo's or Sweetgreen growing faster?
Portillo's is growing faster (+7% against +2% a year earlier).
Which is more profitable, Portillo's or Sweetgreen?
Portillo's is more profitable, with an operating margin of 6.1% against -18.1%.
More: Portillo's earnings · how Portillo's makes money · Sweetgreen earnings · how Sweetgreen makes money
From the companies' latest 10-Q, 10-K or earnings release (10-Q filed Nov 5, 2026; 10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026). Fiscal quarters can end on different dates. Not investment advice.