CAVA Group, Inc.

CAVA Group, Inc.

CAVAยทNYSE

$71.33

-4.5%
Consumer CyclicalRestaurants

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.

At a Glance

Live Snapshot
Market Cap$8.31B
EPS0.5500
P/E Ratio129.69
Earnings Date08/11/2026
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CAVA Group, Inc. Street Expectations Map

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Wall Street analysts project that CAVA stock may rise significantly over the coming 12 months. The consensus 1-year price target stands at 89.63, with estimates ranging from a low of 64.00 to a high of 106.00.

Lowest Target
64.00
-10.28%
Consensus Target
89.63
25.66%
Highest Target
106.00
48.61%

The consensus 1-year price target stands at 89.63, with estimates ranging from a low of 64.00 to a high of 106.00.

Analyst Consensus Analysis

Upside Potential

+25.7%

Substantial upside potential. Analysts see significant value gap, suggesting the stock may be materially undervalued at current levels.

Analyst Agreement

46.9% spread

Mixed analyst views. Wide target range suggests differing opinions on key value drivers, growth prospects, or risk factors.

Risk-Reward Profile

4.73x

Favorable risk-reward. Potential upside significantly exceeds downside risk, offering asymmetric return profile attractive for risk-tolerant investors.

Analyst Conviction

Moderate

Neutral sentiment. Fair value pricing with moderate agreement suggests wait-and-see approach or catalyst-driven opportunity.

Market Sentiment Insight

Asymmetric upside: Strong return potential with favorable risk-reward profile. The limited downside relative to upside makes this an attractive risk-adjusted opportunity for growth-oriented portfolios.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of Revenue

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Latest Revenue
1.18B
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
1.50B
FY 2026
Estimate Range
1.36B - 1.53B
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+27.0%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread11%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of Net Income

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Latest Net Income
63.74M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
65.93M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
58.21M - 70.08M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+3.4%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread18%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EPS

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Latest EPS
0.55
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
$0.55
FY 2026
Estimate Range
$0.49 - $0.59
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+0.7%

Flat growth suggests market maturity or near-term challenges offsetting expansion efforts.

Analyst Coverage17 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread18%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBIT

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Latest EBIT
70.80M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
22.56M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
20.44M - 23.01M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-68.1%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread11%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of EBITDA

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Latest EBITDA
144.46M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
128.93M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
116.81M - 131.52M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth-10.8%

Significant contraction projectedโ€”major business challenges or industry disruption likely.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread11%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookPositive

Generally favorable outlook with reasonable growth prospects and analyst support.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Forward Estimates of SG&A Expense

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Latest SG&A Expense
137.46M
FY 2025
Avg Estimate
190.16M
FY 2026
Estimate Range
172.29M - 193.99M
Analyst Spread

Forward Growth Analysis

Projected Growth+38.3%

Strong growth expectations signal robust business momentum and market opportunity expansion.

Analyst Coverage19 Analysts

Good analyst coverage ensures reliable estimates with diverse professional perspectives.

Estimate Spread11%

Reasonable estimate spread indicates general agreement with normal forecast variance.

OutlookStrong

Positive analyst consensus with strong growth expectations and forecast confidence.

Key Insight

Compelling growth story with analyst consensus: Strong projected growth combined with narrow estimate spread suggests high-conviction opportunity.

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CAVA Group, Inc. Insider Positioning

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During the last 12 months, insiders have purchased $599K and sold $8.98M worth of CAVA shares, resulting in $8.38M of net selling activity.

3 Months

Bought

7.5K

591.55K

Sold

39.2K

3.13M

Net Activity

-2.5M

-$2.53M

3-6 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

63.0K

4.82M

Net Activity

-4.8M

-$4.82M

6-9 Months

Bought

150

7.35K

Sold

7.6K

414.01K

Net Activity

-407K

-$407K

9-12 Months

Bought

0

0.00

Sold

8.2K

625.85K

Net Activity

-626K

-$626K

Top Buyers

1
TDW

Thompson Douglas W.

Officer: Chief Operations Officer

6.5K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$513K

2
KJJ

Kadow Joseph John

Officer: Clo & Secretary

1.0K sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$79K

3
SB

Schulman Brett

Director, Officer: Ceo And President

150 sharesโ€ข1 transactions

$7K

Top Sellers

1
CK

Costanza Kelly

Officer: Chief People Officer

44.0K sharesโ€ข4 transactions

$3.64M

2
SB

Schulman Brett

Director, Officer: Ceo And President

27.1K sharesโ€ข2 transactions

$1.87M

3
BKR

Bertram Kenneth Robert

Officer: Clo & Secretary

24.0K sharesโ€ข5 transactions

$1.72M

4
XT

Xenohristos Theodoros

Director, Officer: Chief Concept Officer

10.5K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$826K

5
PAD

Phillips Adam David

Officer: Chief Accounting Officer

7.3K sharesโ€ข3 transactions

$580K

Insider Activity Analysis

Net Insider Sentiment

Bearish

Strong bearish signal with $8.38M net selling. Heavy insider selling may indicate concerns about valuation or near-term prospects.

Buy/Sell Ratio

0.07:1

Very poor ratio. Heavy selling with minimal buying suggests insiders may be concerned about valuation or outlook.

Recent Trend (3 Months)

$2.53M

Heavy recent selling activity. Recent insider sales notably exceed purchasesโ€”may warrant investigation into company developments.

Insider Participation

Moderate Selling

5 insider sellers vs. 3 buyers. More insiders selling than buying suggests cautious or negative sentiment.

Insider Activity Insight

Multiple red flags: Heavy selling, numerous sellers, and continued recent selling create a concerning pattern. Investigate fundamental drivers and consider whether company guidance or industry conditions have deteriorated.