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)3.22M
Market Cap
$9.37B
Enterprise Value$9.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$402.96M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$498.49M
Price to Earnings (P/E)120.2
Beta1.60
Next Earnings
Aug 18, 2026EPS Estimate
0.18Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.53
Shares Outstanding116,473,854
10 Day Avg. Volume4,331,224
30 Day Avg. Volume3,223,427
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 Cap1.02
Enterprise Value/Revenue7.44
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit39.99
Enterprise Value/Ebitda56.92
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$93.23Price Target Upside-1.64% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering25
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Loyalty Program And MarketingAnalyst notes momentum in the loyalty program, a planned next loyalty tier, and modestly increased marketing investment as catalysts to drive repeat visits and raise average spending per customer.
New-store PerformanceAnalyst highlights record-average sales from recent restaurant openings and improving second-year store performance, indicating unit economics that could support a meaningful expansion of the restaurant base.
Operational Improvements And LeadershipAnalyst points to investments in people and technology, hiring an experienced chief operating officer, and the rollout of Project Soul as initiatives expected to improve kitchen throughput, service speed, and operational consistency.
Bears Say
Customer Mix And Regional ConcentrationAnalyst notes heavy exposure to Gen Z customers and concentration in the DMV region, which risks weaker spending trends and vulnerability to local government pay disruptions that could weigh on sales.
Margin Pressure From Costs And ReinvestmentAnalyst warns that adding higher-priced menu items combined with planned reinvestments and rising labor and food costs could compress margin percentages even if sales increase.
Valuation RiskAnalyst observes that the current market valuation appears lofty relative to expected growth, leaving limited room for operational missteps and supporting a view that multiples could contract and cap near-term upside.
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 $9.37B.
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 83 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 0.18.
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:
$93.23 (-1.64% Downside)
$93.23 (-1.64% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAVA Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.3M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.5M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 99%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-4.67%
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. owns and operates a chain of Mediterranean restaurants. The company offers salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings. It sells its products through whole food markets and grocery stores. The company also provides online food ordering services. Cava Group, Inc. was founded in 2006 and is based in Washington, District of Columbia.
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
$93.23
▼(-1.64% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.17% Insiders
30.76% Mutual Funds
35.00% Other Institutional Investors
12.45% Public Companies and Individual Investors