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CAVA Stock Chart & Stats
$62.01
-$1.20(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$62.01
-$1.20(-1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.41 - $98.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.57M
Average Volume (3M)3.10M
Market Cap
$7.57B
Enterprise Value$11.31K
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$402.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$498.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)122.1
Beta1.65
Next Earnings
Aug 11, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
Shares Outstanding116,473,854
10 Day Avg. Volume3,599,890
30 Day Avg. Volume3,104,178
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-2.11
Price to Book (P/B)8.92
Price to Sales (P/S)5.90
P/FCF Ratio266.17
Enterprise Value/Market Cap<0.01
Enterprise Value/Revenue<0.01
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit<0.01
Enterprise Value/Ebitda<0.01
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.63Price Target Upside50.98% Upside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering19
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Unit Economics & ProductivityHigh AUV (~$3.0M) and new-unit productivity above 100% indicate scalable unit economics that support repeatable returns as the chain expands. Durable productivity reduces payback periods and underpins profitable growth over the next 2–6 months as new units mature.
Cash & Liquidity PositionA strong cash balance, zero reported debt and revolver access provide financial flexibility to fund unit growth and absorb macro shocks. Improved operating cash flow demonstrates cash-generative operations that support reinvestment and reduce refinancing risk over coming quarters.
Digital, Data & Operational InvestmentsInvestments in data and commerce platforms raise operational efficiency and digital order execution, supporting higher digital mix (~40%). These capabilities should sustainably lower operating friction, improve loyalty-driven retention, and enhance margin recovery over time.
Bears Say
Margin Compression Vs 2024Net margin has materially normalized from an unusually strong 2024 level to ~4.8% TTM, signaling structural cost pressure or limited pricing power. Restoring prior margin levels will require sustained mix improvements or cost actions and may take multiple quarters to realize.
Delivery & Other Operating Expense PressureA rising share of third-party delivery elevates fee-related costs recorded in Other OpEx, structurally pressuring margins as consumer preference for off-premise persists. Unless economics of delivery improve or the company shifts mix, this is a durable headwind to profitability.
Rising Leverage & Weaker ROEDebt has risen alongside expansion and return on equity has meaningfully cooled, reducing capital efficiency. Higher leverage plus lower ROE can constrain capital allocation and investor returns, limiting optionality for large investments or cushioning during downturns.
CAVA Group, Inc. News
CAVA FAQ
What was CAVA Group, Inc.’s price range in the past 12 months?
CAVA Group, Inc. lowest stock price was $43.41 and its highest was $98.79 in the past 12 months.
What is CAVA Group, Inc.’s market cap?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s market cap is $7.57B.
When is CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 11, 2026 which is in 12 days.
How were CAVA Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
CAVA Group, Inc. released its earnings results on May 19, 2026. The company reported $0.2 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.174 by $0.026.
Is CAVA Group, Inc. overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts CAVA Group, Inc.’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does CAVA Group, Inc. pay dividends?
CAVA Group, Inc. does not currently pay dividends.
What is CAVA Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s EPS estimate is 0.18.
How many shares outstanding does CAVA Group, Inc. have?
CAVA Group, Inc. has 116,473,854 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAVA Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAVA Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.2 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.174. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 3.085%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of CAVA Group, Inc.?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in CAVA
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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CAVA Group, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$93.63 (50.98% Upside)
$93.63 (50.98% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAVA Sentiment 60%
Sector Average 63%
Sector Average 63%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $273.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.1%
News Sentiment
Very Bearish
Bullish news 0%
Bearish news 100%
Bearish news 100%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-28.11%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
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Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
15.84%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
CAVA Group, Inc.
CAVA Group, Inc. is a company that oversees and runs a chain of Mediterranean restaurants. Their culinary offerings encompass a range of salads, savory dips, spreads, various toppings, and distinctive dressings. Beyond its dining establishments, the company distributes its products through whole food markets and other grocery retailers. Customers also have the option to utilize online food ordering services for convenience. Founded in 2006, CAVA Group, Inc. maintains its primary business operations in Washington, D.C.
CAVA Company Deck
CAVA Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call reported strong top-line growth, expanding unit economics, healthy adjusted EBITDA expansion, robust cash and liquidity, successful product and technology launches, and ongoing investments in people and systems. Near-term headwinds include margin pressure from the salmon rollout (~100 bps), higher other operating expenses driven by digital/3P delivery mix, increased preopening costs, and potential energy/utility cost impacts (20–40 bps). Management raised guidance for openings and comp ranges while maintaining a cautious view on macro risks and tax/comp dilution; overall the positives (large revenue/EBITDA growth, unit productivity, liquidity, and technology/product progress) materially outweigh the manageable headwinds.View all CAVA earnings summariesCAVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
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Average Price Target
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Ownership Overview
11.61% Insiders
32.02% Mutual Funds
1.86% Other Institutional Investors
38.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors










