
CAVA Stock Forecast & Price Target
CAVA Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Cava Group Inc. has demonstrated robust performance, with two-year same store sales (SSS) trends showing a notable increase of approximately 20% and traffic growth of around 13%, significantly outpacing the overall industry. The company anticipates full-year SSS growth of 4-6%, supported by ambitious plans to expand to over 1,000 stores by the end of 2032 and strong average unit volumes (AUVs) exceeding $3 million for the Class of 2025 new stores. Additionally, Cava's best-in-class new unit returns and latent pricing power, combined with its category-leading status, contribute to expectations for a premium valuation, reinforcing a positive outlook for the stock.
Bears say
Cava Group reported an EBITDA of $40.0 million, which aligned closely with estimates but was negatively impacted by lower same-store sales and diminished restaurant-level margins. The company has lowered its fiscal year 2026 same-store sales guidance to a range of +3.0% to +4.0%, reflecting ongoing headwinds faced by the brand, particularly among Gen Z consumers. Additionally, with second-quarter same-store sales growth significantly missing consensus expectations at just 2.1%, Cava's outlook appears increasingly cautious, leading to a downward revision of the projected price target from $100 to $71.
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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