
CAVA Stock Forecast & Price Target
CAVA Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Cava Group Inc's robust financial outlook is supported by impressive two-year same-store sales (SSS) trends of approximately +20% and a noteworthy traffic increase of +13%, significantly outperforming the overall industry benchmarks. The company anticipates full-year SSS growth of 4-6%, bolstered by strong new unit returns and the potential to expand its footprint to over 1,000 locations by the end of 2032, indicating a strong growth trajectory. Additionally, the current average unit volumes (AUVs) of new stores exceeding $3 million reflects solid consumer demand, further affirming the company’s favorable positioning in the fast-casual dining market.
Bears say
Cava Group Inc. reported EBITDA of $40 million, which was in line with estimates but reflected challenges including lower same-store sales and diminished restaurant-level margins, exacerbated by higher pre-opening costs. The company's guidance for 2026 has been downgraded to a growth rate of 2.5%, significantly lower than previous projections, indicating ongoing headwinds from changing consumer behavior. Additionally, the disappointing same-store sales growth of 2.1% in the second quarter fell short of both consensus estimates and expectations, suggesting potential struggles in meeting future growth targets.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Cava Group, Inc. and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
CAVA Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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