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 - $101.50
Previous CloseN/A
Volume526.11K
Average Volume (3M)2.72M
Market Cap
$10.59B
Enterprise Value$10.57B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$393.03M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$466.25M
Price to Earnings (P/E)109.2
Beta1.67
Next Earnings
Jun 02, 2026EPS Estimate
0.17Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.55
Shares Outstanding116,412,384
10 Day Avg. Volume2,348,635
30 Day Avg. Volume2,715,950
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 Cap1.00
Enterprise Value/Revenue8.96
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit48.74
Enterprise Value/Ebitda70.14
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$90.24Price Target Upside-4.79% Downside
Rating ConsensusModerate Buy
Number of Analyst Covering24
EPS Forecast (FY)0.52
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.46B
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 $101.50 in the past 12 months.
What is CAVA Group, Inc.’s market cap?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s market cap is $10.59B.
When is CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Jun 02, 2026 which is in 28 days.
How were CAVA Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
CAVA Group, Inc. released its earnings results on Feb 24, 2026. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.027 by $0.013.
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 0.17.
How many shares outstanding does CAVA Group, Inc. have?
CAVA Group, Inc. has 116,412,384 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAVA Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAVA Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.04 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.027. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 26.357%.
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:
$90.24 (-4.79% Downside)
$90.24 (-4.79% Downside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAVA Sentiment 60%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 1.1M Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $4.1M over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.3%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
Last 30 Days ▼ 0.2%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Positive
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
10.20%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
18.37%
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
Q4 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call emphasizes significant growth and strong unit economics — record revenue (> $1B), double-digit top-line growth, robust new-unit productivity and strong liquidity — balanced against margin pressure from commodity and LTO costs, elevated investment and capex-driven cash flow reduction. Management provided a constructive FY2026 outlook while taking conservative assumptions for macro uncertainty and flagging near-term margin headwinds (notably salmon, higher tax rate and increased equity compensation). Overall the positive operating momentum, healthy balance sheet and explicit growth plan materially outweigh the headwinds tied largely to planned investments and temporary cost pressures.View all CAVA earnings summariesCAVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$90.24
▼(-4.79% Downside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
6.19% Insiders
31.25% Mutual Funds
1.85% Other Institutional Investors
45.09% Public Companies and Individual Investors