Wells Fargo analyst Anthony Trainor has maintained their neutral stance on SHAK stock, giving a Hold rating on May 19.
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Anthony Trainor has given his Hold rating due to a combination of factors impacting Shake Shack’s current and future performance. Despite recent promotional efforts leading to an uptick in sales, there are concerns about the company’s profit margins. The aggressive marketing strategies, while necessary for expansion, introduce additional costs that could weigh on profitability.
Furthermore, the company’s past cost-saving measures have already been largely realized, leaving limited room for further savings. While Shake Shack is expanding its licensing deals and exploring new formats to drive growth, these initiatives are still in their early stages and may take time to significantly impact the bottom line. Given these considerations, Trainor believes the current valuation is full, and the risk/reward balance does not justify a more bullish stance at this time.
In another report released on May 19, TD Cowen also downgraded the stock to a Hold with a $105.00 price target.