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CAVA·CAVA Group, Inc.

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+. (+.%)
After Hours
High
$72.36
Open
$68.20
Market Cap
8.41B
52W High
$98.79
Low
$68.06
P. Close
$72.21
P/E
131.89
52W Low
$43.41
Fwd P/E
95.66
DailyIQ Est.
$96.05
Technical Score (1D)
32
SELL
News Sentiment
50
MIXED
Recent spikes in Zacks search volume for CAVA signal that investors are increasingly curious about the company. This heightened attention often precedes the release of new information such as earnings guidance or strategic partnership announcements. Traders should watch for the upcoming earnings release, which could provide fresh guidance and trigger a reassessment of the company’s valuation. A partnership announcement could broaden CAVA’s market reach or improve margins, potentially affecting short‑term price volatility over the next 1–10 trading days. Analysts are likely to tighten or widen price targets in response to any new data, which could shift market sentiment. The market may react to these sentiment shifts as new information surfaces, so monitoring analyst updates is key. Watch for any changes in guidance or partnership news in the next few days, as these are the primary catalysts for near‑term movement.
Earnings Summary
CAVA Group, Inc. operates as a fast-casual restaurant chain specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine, primarily in the United States. The company also generates revenue through the retail sale of its products in grocery stores and offers online and mobile ordering options. CAVA operates within the competitive Consumer Cyclical sector, specifically the Restaurants industry, focusing on a customizable and health-conscious dining experience. In its most recent reported quarters, CAVA demonstrated significant revenue growth, with Q1 2026 revenue reaching $438.3 million, a substantial increase from $275.0 million in Q4 2025. EPS also saw an upward trend, moving from $0.04 in Q4 2025 to $0.20 in Q1 2026. Comparing the last two quarters (Q4 2025 and Q1 2026) to the prior two (Q2 2025 and Q3 2025), revenue has shown a strong acceleration, while EPS has also improved. CAVA has a mixed beat/miss pattern, having missed EPS estimates in Q4 2024 ($0.05 actual vs $0.06 estimated) and Q3 2025 ($0.12 actual vs $0.13 estimated), but beat estimates in Q1 2025 ($0.22 actual vs $0.15 estimated), Q2 2025 ($0.16 actual vs $0.14 estimated), and Q4 2025 ($0.04 actual vs $0.03 estimated). The company's year-over-year revenue growth trajectory has been robust, particularly highlighted by the 32.2% increase in Q1 2026 revenue. Recent news indicates strong first-quarter results with revenue up 32.2% year-over-year, driven by same-restaurant sales growth and increased customer traffic, leading to raised full-year guidance. The company also continued its aggressive expansion, adding 20 net new restaurants. Analysts have shown optimism, with some raising price targets due to strong business trends and the successful rollout of a new glazed salmon offering. However, there is also a note of caution regarding a potential first decline in comparable-store sales, which will be a critical test. Investors will be watching for the sustained momentum in traffic and sales throughout the fiscal year, the impact of continued expansion, and whether the company can maintain its growth trajectory amidst potential challenges and new menu item performance. Key will be the ability to sustain positive comparable-store sales trends and manage inflationary pressures effectively.

EPS

EstBeatMiss
$-0.00$0.06$0.12$0.19$0.25Q1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$0.18$0.20+11.7%
Q4'25$0.03$0.04+52.1%
Q3'25$0.13$0.12-7.3%
Q2'25$0.14$0.16+15.6%
Q1'25$0.15$0.22+48.8%

Revenue

EstBeatMiss
$249M$302M$356M$409M$463MQ1'25Q2'25Q3'25Q4'25Q1'26
QtrEstActual+/−
Q1'26$419M$438M+4.5%
Q4'25$273M$275M+0.6%
Q3'25 - $292M -
Q2'25 - $281M -
Q1'25 - $332M -
Full Earnings BreakdownEstimates, actuals, guidance, and historical context
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Market Data

CAVA Stock Snapshot

CAVA is currently trading at $72.22, giving CAVA Group, Inc. a market cap of 8.41B and a P/E ratio of 131.9. Today's range spans $68.06–$72.36, with shares opening at $68.20 and moving up $0.01 (0.0%) from the prior close. DailyIQ's technical score sits at 32/100 (SELL) with a news sentiment reading of 50/100.

Over the past year CAVA has traded between $43.41 and $98.79 - the current price is +66.4% off the 52-week low and -26.9% from the high. 37 analysts cover the stock with a Hold consensus and a mean 12-month target of $92.88 (range $55.00–$110.00), implying upside of +28.6%.

The technical picture for CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) isn't supportive right now: 32/100 (SELL), sentiment neutral at 50/100, price $72.22 (in the middle of its 52-week range). The current P/E ratio stands at 131.9. As a small-cap with 8.41B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, the thin float amplifies the signal - what looks like a modest negative technical reading can produce outsized drawdowns on low volume when buyers step back. Annual range: $43.41–$98.79.

The absence of strong institutional sponsorship makes CAVA's SELL signal (32/100) more consequential than the same signal in a larger name — at 8.41B in Consumer Cyclical market cap, there are fewer natural buyers to absorb selling pressure, which means the $43.41–$98.79 range's lower bound becomes a sharper test of the thesis. Sentiment at 50/100 (neutral) and price at $72.22 (in the middle of its 52-week range) don't yet suggest stabilization is imminent.