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CAVA Stock Chart & Stats
$69.29
-$1.20(-1.90%)
At close: 4:00 PM EDT
$69.29
-$1.20(-1.90%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$43.41 - $98.79
Previous CloseN/A
Volume2.57M
Average Volume (3M)3.56M
Market Cap
$6.76B
Enterprise Value$8.63B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$435.60M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$520.74M
Price to Earnings (P/E)100.4
Beta1.57
Next Earnings
Nov 04, 2026EPS Estimate
0.12Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.57
Shares Outstanding116,806,200
10 Day Avg. Volume3,098,103
30 Day Avg. Volume3,560,848
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 Cap1.28
Enterprise Value/Revenue6.28
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit31.15
Enterprise Value/Ebitda50.81
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$88.89Price Target Upside28.29% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering22
EPS Forecast (FY)0.55
Revenue Forecast (FY)$1.50B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Revenue And Demand GrowthCAVA is demonstrating broad-based demand strength, with rapid revenue growth supported by both restaurant expansion and healthy comparable sales. Traffic gains are especially important because they indicate increasing guest frequency, helping make recent growth more durable than growth driven solely by pricing or new units.
Productive Restaurant ExpansionThe company is scaling with strong unit economics, as new restaurants are achieving productivity above the system benchmark while the footprint continues to expand. This supports a durable runway for revenue growth and suggests CAVA can add locations without relying solely on mature-store performance.
Strong Liquidity And Operating Cash FlowA substantial cash position, no debt outstanding in the latest earnings update, and positive operating cash flow provide financial flexibility for restaurant development and operating investments. This liquidity reduces dependence on external financing while supporting continued expansion through the next several quarters.
Bears Say
Margin Normalization And Cost PressureProfitability has remained positive but has normalized materially from the unusually strong 2024 level. Lower margins reduce the earnings benefit of revenue growth and leave results more sensitive to food, labor, delivery, and investment costs, making margin recovery important to sustaining earnings growth.
Rising Operating CostsMultiple cost categories are moving unfavorably at the same time, including food, labor, packaging, and delivery-related expenses. Even with sales leverage, persistent cost inflation or a greater delivery mix could limit restaurant-level profit expansion and make future growth less profitable.
Limited Free-cash-flow ConversionCAVA generates solid operating cash flow, but relatively low free-cash-flow conversion indicates that expansion and capital spending absorb much of the earnings base. Continued investment is strategically useful, yet it leaves less excess cash for debt reduction, buybacks, or protection if operating conditions weaken.
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 $6.76B.
When is CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date?
CAVA Group, Inc.’s upcoming earnings report date is Nov 04, 2026 which is in 14 days.
How were CAVA Group, Inc.’s earnings last quarter?
CAVA Group, Inc. released its earnings results on Aug 11, 2026. The company reported $0.19 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.184 by $0.006.
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 0.12.
How many shares outstanding does CAVA Group, Inc. have?
CAVA Group, Inc. has 116,806,200 shares outstanding.
What happened to CAVA Group, Inc.’s price movement after its last earnings report?
CAVA Group, Inc. reported an EPS of $0.19 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $0.184. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.241%.
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?
Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology
CAVA Group, Inc. Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$88.89 (28.29% Upside)
$88.89 (28.29% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
CAVA Sentiment 67%
Sector Average 61%
Sector Average 61%
Hedge Fund Trend
Decreased
By 76.2K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Bought Shares
Worth $432.4K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Neutral
Last 7 Days ▲ 1.7%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
Last 30 Days ▼ 1.8%
News Sentiment
Very Bullish
Bullish news 100%
Bearish news 0%
Bearish news 0%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-7.77%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
8.28%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
16.11%
Trailing 12-Months
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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
Q2 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call highlighted strong top-line growth, robust same-restaurant sales and traffic, compelling new-unit productivity, improving profitability in dollar terms, solid liquidity and cash flow, and early success from menu innovation and loyalty—demonstrating clear operational momentum. Near-term headwinds include modest margin pressure from rising food and labor costs, higher delivery mix, incremental preopening and G&A investments, and conservative guidance that factors in temporary sales impacts from industry food-safety headlines. Overall, the positives—particularly strong revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, cash position, and unit economics—substantially outweigh the manageable near-term cost pressures and industry noise, supporting confidence in the company’s long-term outlook.View all CAVA earnings summariesCAVA Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$88.89
▲(28.29% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
11.59% Insiders
31.93% Mutual Funds
0.74% Other Institutional Investors
38.66% Public Companies and Individual Investors