CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Telsey Advisory Group Analyst Says

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) had its price objective boosted by Telsey Advisory Group from $85.00 to $88.00 in a note issued to investors on Wednesday. The brokerage presently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price target points to a potential upside of 29.51% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CAVA Group in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Piper Sandler reduced their price target on CAVA Group from $100.00 to $71.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, November 5th. Benchmark upgraded CAVA Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $70.00 price target on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price objective on CAVA Group from $52.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, CAVA Group currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.38.

CAVA Group Price Performance

Shares of CAVA Group stock opened at $67.95 on Wednesday. CAVA Group has a one year low of $43.41 and a one year high of $103.00. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $64.66 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $61.52. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.88 billion, a P/E ratio of 58.58, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 2.41.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last released its quarterly earnings data on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.04 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.03 by $0.01. CAVA Group had a return on equity of 8.88% and a net margin of 12.14%.The firm had revenue of $274.99 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $268.04 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.05 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 20.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Sell-side analysts expect that CAVA Group will post 0.5 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at CAVA Group

In other news, CEO Brett Schulman sold 21,650 shares of CAVA Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.41, for a total transaction of $1,459,426.50. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 807,325 shares in the company, valued at approximately $54,421,778.25. This trade represents a 2.61% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Kelly Costanza sold 1,707 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.14, for a total value of $106,072.98. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 119,139 shares in the company, valued at $7,403,297.46. The trade was a 1.41% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders have sold 39,055 shares of company stock valued at $2,572,303. 12.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CAVA Group

A number of hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of CAVA. Global Retirement Partners LLC bought a new stake in CAVA Group in the 2nd quarter worth about $463,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd lifted its holdings in CAVA Group by 271.7% in the second quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 23,659 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,993,000 after acquiring an additional 17,294 shares during the period. Hantz Financial Services Inc. boosted its position in CAVA Group by 1,846,775.0% in the second quarter. Hantz Financial Services Inc. now owns 73,875 shares of the company’s stock worth $6,222,000 after purchasing an additional 73,871 shares during the last quarter. Valeo Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of CAVA Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $57,824,000. Finally, Renaissance Capital LLC increased its position in shares of CAVA Group by 42.7% during the 3rd quarter. Renaissance Capital LLC now owns 105,730 shares of the company’s stock valued at $6,387,000 after purchasing an additional 31,651 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 73.15% of the company’s stock.

CAVA Group News Roundup

Here are the key news stories impacting CAVA Group this week:

• Positive Sentiment: CAVA beat Q4 expectations — reported $0.04 EPS vs. $0.03 consensus and revenue of $274.99M (above estimates); the market interpreted the results as stronger-than-expected. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year revenue exceeded $1 billion for the first time and management said same‑restaurant sales are expected to grow 3–5% in 2026 — a signal of both scale and ongoing demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management plans 74–76 new restaurant openings in 2026, supporting growth and unit‑economics upside if execution holds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $80 and kept a “buy” view, providing incremental analyst-level support for the stock. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company published the Q4 slide deck and full earnings‑call transcript — useful for modelers and to hear management’s details on pricing, supply and labor. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and outlets are parsing key metrics (mix, menu pricing impact and same‑store sales), with some technicals showing bullish chart patterns ahead of the print. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: EPS fell versus the year‑ago quarter ($0.04 vs. $0.05), so while CAVA beat estimates, profit per share is not yet growing year‑over‑year — a potential concern for earnings momentum. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and volatility risk: CAVA trades at a high P/E and with a elevated beta, leaving the stock sensitive to execution misses or broader market swings (investors should weigh growth vs. current multiple).

CAVA Group Company Profile

CAVA Group, Inc (NYSE: CAVA) is a leading fast-casual restaurant company specializing in Mediterranean-inspired cuisine. Operating under the CAVA brand, the company offers customizable bowls, pitas and salads built around a variety of proteins, grains, fresh vegetables and house-made spreads. With a focus on high-quality ingredients and made-to-order preparation, CAVA aims to deliver a casual yet elevated dining experience for dine-in, takeout and catering customers.

Founded in 2011 in the Washington, DC metro area by Ike Grigoropoulos, Dimitri Katsanis and Brett Schulman, CAVA has pursued an aggressive growth strategy that included the 2018 acquisition of Zoe’s Kitchen.