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Shake Shack ( (SHAK) ) has shared an announcement.
On January 12, 2026, Shake Shack reported preliminary unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full year ended December 31, 2025, alongside an updated 2025 outlook and initial guidance for 2026. For 2025, the company generated about $400.5 million in fourth-quarter revenue and $1.45 billion for the year, with same-Shack sales up 2.1% in the quarter and 2.3% for the year versus 2024, and it opened 45 new company-operated and 40 licensed Shacks, underscoring rapid unit expansion despite weather-related softness late in the quarter and inflationary pressures, particularly on beef. Management indicated restaurant-level profit margins for 2025 of roughly 22.5%–22.7% of Shack sales and projected 2026 revenue of $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion with modest positive same-store growth, higher margins, continued aggressive development of 55–60 new company-operated and 40–45 licensed Shacks, and reiterated its long-term target of more than 1,500 company-operated locations, signaling confidence in sustained unit-led growth and improving profitability for investors and other stakeholders.
The most recent analyst rating on (SHAK) stock is a Buy with a $146.00 price target. To see the full list of analyst forecasts on Shake Shack stock, see the SHAK Stock Forecast page.
Spark’s Take on SHAK Stock
According to Spark, TipRanks’ AI Analyst, SHAK is a Neutral.
Shake Shack’s overall stock score is driven by strong financial performance and positive earnings call sentiment, indicating growth potential. However, technical analysis shows bearish trends, and high valuation metrics suggest caution. Strategic investments and expansion plans are positive, but macroeconomic challenges and high leverage remain concerns.
To see Spark’s full report on SHAK stock, click here.
More about Shake Shack
Shake Shack Inc. is a New York-based fast-casual restaurant chain known for its burgers, chicken sandwiches, fries, shakes and related menu items, operating company-owned “Shacks” alongside a global portfolio of licensed locations. The company focuses on expanding its footprint in key urban and suburban markets, with a growing mix of domestic company-operated restaurants and licensed international units, and positions itself as a premium, innovation-driven brand within the fast-casual dining segment.
Average Trading Volume: 1,512,411
Technical Sentiment Signal: Hold
Current Market Cap: $3.92B
See more insights into SHAK stock on TipRanks’ Stock Analysis page.