Chipotle rival Guzman y Gomez Mexican Kitchen closes all US restaurants
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CAVA - CAVA Group, Inc.
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CONSENSUS:
Buy
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PRICE TARGET:
$89.63
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HIGH:
$106.00
LOW:
$64.00
MEDIAN:
$92.00
CONSENSUS:
$89.63
UPSIDE:
11.45%
Stock News
Is Cava a Buy as Same-Store Sales Start to Sizzle?
Cava is hitting on all cylinders and has a long expansion opportunity. However, the stock looks priced for perfection.
The Smartest Growth Stocks to Buy With $1,000 Right Now
Consumer growth investing works best when you focus on a few high-conviction companies with durable expansion potential. Chipotle Mexican Grill and Cava Group are both still in powerful unit-growth phases with room for long-term expansion.
Cava Stock Jumped After a Blowout Quarter. Is It Still a Buy?
Cava's first-quarter same-restaurant sales jumped 9.7%, a sharp turnaround from 0.5% growth in the prior quarter. Management raised its full-year guidance for new restaurant openings, same-restaurant sales, and adjusted EBITDA.
Inside CAVA's Q1 Growth: Increased Foot Traffic And Rapid Expansion
CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) shares are trading marginally higher on Friday as investors continue to lean into the company's upbeat outlook and category-leading same-store sales momentum.
CAVA Group's Stock Looks Delicious After Strong Earnings
Shares of CAVA Group Inc. NYSE: CAVA gained 3% the day after the company delivered a solid beat on the top and bottom lines in its Q1 2026 earnings report.
CAVA Group: Why A Stellar Q1 Doesn't Justify A 150x Multiple
CAVA Group delivered a strong Q1 with 9.7% same-restaurant sales growth, driven primarily by traffic gains. Q1 results support reasonable medium-term growth assumptions but do not justify CAVA's current premium valuation. Operating leverage improved margins, with operating income up 60% YoY and restaurant-level profit margin steady at 25%.
Stock Market Today, May 20: Nvidia Climbs Ahead of Earnings as Investors Await AI Guidance
On May 20, 2026, Nvidia's pre-earnings rally helped power a broader rebound as easing yields and oil prices calmed recent market jitters.
Is It Worth Investing in Cava (CAVA) Based on Wall Street's Bullish Views?
The recommendations of Wall Street analysts are often relied on by investors when deciding whether to buy, sell, or hold a stock. Media reports about these brokerage-firm-employed (or sell-side) analysts changing their ratings often affect a stock's price.
Cava Analysts Boost Their Forecasts Following Upbeat Q1 Results
CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) reported upbeat financial results for the first quarter after the market close on Tuesday.
Wednesday's Morning Movers: CAVA & TOL Jump, LOW Slides After Earnings
Ahead of Nvidia's (NVDA) earnings after the close, Diane King Hall breaks down Wednesday morning's biggest market movers. She highlights Cava's (CAVA) strong traffic growth, Lowe's (LOW) earnings beat and resilient home services demand, and Toll Brothers' (TOL) continued strength in luxury home building.
CAVA: A Bullish Q1 And Guide, But The Valuation Assumes Extreme Growth
CAVA Group, Inc. delivered strong Q1 results, beating EPS and revenue estimates, and raised full-year 2026 guidance. CAVA's valuation remains elevated, pricing in major growth with a PEG ratio near 2.0x and intrinsic value at $72. I maintain a Hold rating on CAVA due to mixed technicals, high volatility, and marginally expensive valuation despite robust operational momentum.
CAVA raises 2026 outlook after strong Q1 report, shares pop
CAVA (NYSE:CAVA) shares were set to open more than 10% higher at about $87 on Wednesday after the Mediterranean restaurant chain reported first quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations and raised its full-year outlook. The company reported revenue of $438.3 million for the quarter, exceeding analyst estimates of $418.5 million.
Cava stock jumps 9% after earnings beat as analysts raise price targets
Shares of CAVA Group jumped 9% in premarket trading on Wednesday after the Mediterranean fast-casual chain posted stronger-than-expected first-quarter 2026 results and raised its full-year outlook, reinforcing investor confidence in the company's growth trajectory. The company reported revenue of about $434 million to $438 million for the quarter, representing a 32.2% increase from the same period a year earlier and comfortably ahead of analyst expectations.
CAVA Deepens Its Midwest Footprint with New Columbus Restaurant
WASHINGTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CAVA (NYSE: CAVA), the category-defining Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant brand, opened its doors today at 1370 Polaris Pkwy, Columbus, OH, 43240. CAVA Polaris Pkwy is a 3,660-square-foot restaurant featuring a bright, welcoming dining room, patio seating, seamless digital order pickup, convenient car-friendly pickup options, and delivery designed to meet guests wherever they are in their day. Columbus guests can now experience CAVA's satisfying, flavor-forward.
Cava wants AI to help power its Mediterranean bowl empire
Cava is embracing AI to predict orders, optimize labor, and personalize customer interactions. CEO Brett Schulman said the Mediterranean chain has entered its "decade of data transformation.
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
Compared to Estimates, Cava (CAVA) Q1 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
The headline numbers for Cava (CAVA) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
Cava Group (CAVA) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Beat Estimates
Cava Group (CAVA) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.2 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.17 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.22 per share a year ago.
CAVA Group Q1 Earnings Call Highlights
CAVA Group NYSE: CAVA reported strong first-quarter 2026 results, with executives pointing to traffic gains, new restaurant performance and continued demand for Mediterranean cuisine as key drivers of growth.
Price Targets
Argus Upgrades CAVA Group Inc (CAVA) to Buy, PT $92
$92.00
(was $81.27)
Christine Dooley
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Argus Research
Cava Group price target raised to $84 from $80 at DA Davidson
$84.00
(was $81.27)
D.A. Davidson
Cava Group price target raised to $95 from $92 at Telsey Advisory
$95.00
(was $81.30)
Telsey Advisory
Cava Group price target raised to $105 from $100 at RBC Capital
$105.00
(was $78.14)
Logan Reich
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RBC Capital
TD Cowen Reiterates Buy Rating on CAVA Group Inc (CAVA)
$100.00
(was $78.14)
BMO Capital
Cava Group price target raised to $105 from $90 at Stifel
$105.00
(was $78.14)
Chris O'Cull
·
Stifel Nicolaus
Cava Group price target raised to $98 from $88 at Baird
$98.00
(was $78.14)
Robert W. Baird
CAVA Group Inc (CAVA) PT Raised to $95 at Bernstein SocGen Group
$95.00
(was $78.14)
Danilo Gargiulo
·
Bernstein
Cava Group price target raised to $74 from $70 at Barclays
$74.00
(was $78.14)
Barclays
Cava Group price target raised to $88 from $80 at Baird
$88.00
(was $76.09)
David Tarantino
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Robert W. Baird
Cava Group price target raised to $92 from $88 at Telsey Advisory
$92.00
(was $75.53)
Sarang Vora
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Telsey Advisory
Cava Group price target raised to $85 from $75 at UBS
$85.00
(was $79.99)
UBS
Cava Group initiated with a Buy at Roth Capital
$106.00
(was $96.27)
Roth Capital
Cava Group price target raised to $105 from $95 at KeyBanc
$105.00
(was $94.78)
KeyBanc
Cava Group initiated with an Outperform at Wolfe Research
$93.00
(was $81.81)
Wolfe Research
CAVA Group Inc (CAVA) PT Raised to $85 at Truist Securities
$85.00
(was $84.44)
Jake Bartlett
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Truist Financial
Quintiles (Q) PT Raised to $133 at RBC Capital
$133.00
(was $81.96)
Arun Viswanathan
·
RBC Capital
CAVA Group Inc (CAVA) PT Raised to $85 at Piper Sandler
$85.00
(was $82.47)
Brian Mullan
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Piper Sandler
Cava Group price target raised to $80 from $78 at Truist
$80.00
(was $68.27)
Jake Bartlett
·
Truist Financial
Cava Group price target raised to $69 from $66 at UBS
$69.00
(was $63.31)
Dennis Geiger
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UBS