CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA)
NYSE:CAVA
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CAVA Stock Chart & Stats
$94.78
$1.66(1.47%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$94.78
$1.66(1.47%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.41 - $98.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume526.11K
Average Volume (3M)3.36M
Market Cap
$10.60B
Enterprise Value$9.25B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$402.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$498.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)171.8
Beta1.66
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.19Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
Shares Outstanding116,473,854
10 Day Avg. Volume2,913,399
30 Day Avg. Volume3,359,226
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 Cap0.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.19
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit38.65
Enterprise Value/Ebitda58.24
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.95Price Target Upside-0.88% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering24
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Top-line GrowthSustained double-digit revenue growth demonstrates durable consumer demand and successful concept-market fit across channels. Reliable top-line expansion supports operating leverage, funds technology and menu investment, and provides a multi-month runway to improve margins and scale unit economics.
Attractive Unit Economics & AUVHigh average unit volumes and new-store productivity above 100% indicate the concept scales profitably. Strong store-level economics allow growth to be funded increasingly from operations, improving return on incremental capital and enabling repeatable expansion without sacrificing restaurant-level margins.
Healthy Liquidity & Cash GenerationRobust cash and zero net debt give the company flexibility to fund expansion, preopening costs, and digital investments without immediate capital markets dependence. Improved operating cash flow supports a lower financing risk profile and better resilience to cyclical pressures over the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Menu-driven Margin HeadwindA national rollout of a higher-cost menu item that meaningfully raises food cost percent is a structural margin risk. If the incremental volume or pricing does not fully offset higher ingredient costs, company-level margins can stay structurally lower until pricing, sourcing, or operational offsets are implemented.
Rising OpEx From Delivery & Digital MixHigher digital penetration (~40%) and third-party delivery fees increase ongoing operating expense as a share of revenue. This shift in sales mix is structural—digital remains sticky—and can compress margins unless the company captures efficiencies, reduces fees, or offsets through price and mix management.
Modest Free Cash Flow ConversionImproved absolute cash generation coexists with modest FCF conversion because of heavy reinvestment and higher preopening spend. Rising upfront unit costs and increased training/preopening cadence reduce incremental free cash, increasing execution risk and sensitivity to any slowdown in openings or sales.
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 $10.60B.
When is CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 18, 2026 which is in 63 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 Overvalued.
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 0.19.
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
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CAVA Group, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Moderate Buy
Average Price Target:
$93.95 (-0.88% Downside)
$93.95 (-0.88% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAVA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average 66%
Sector Average 66%
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $161.2K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Positive
Last 7 Days ▲ 0.7%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
Last 30 Days ▲ 0.4%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
16.28%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
7.92%
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
Average Price Target
$93.95
▼(-0.88% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.18% Insiders
30.96% Mutual Funds
35.00% Other Institutional Investors
12.03% Public Companies and Individual Investors