Roth Mkm Reaffirms Buy Rating for CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA)

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA)‘s stock had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by investment analysts at Roth Mkm in a report released on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. They presently have a $106.00 target price on the stock. Roth Mkm’s price target suggests a potential upside of 30.49% from the company’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also commented on CAVA. Royal Bank Of Canada increased their price target on shares of CAVA Group from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research note on Wednesday. Truist Financial increased their price target on shares of CAVA Group from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, February 25th. BNP Paribas Exane assumed coverage on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Monday, March 30th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $91.00 price target on the stock. Argus restated a “hold” rating on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Friday, February 27th. Finally, Northcoast Research upgraded shares of CAVA Group to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Tuesday, April 21st. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $91.85.

CAVA Group Trading Up 4.0%

CAVA stock traded up $3.11 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $81.23. The company had a trading volume of 8,070,200 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,434,683. The company has a 50 day moving average of $84.98 and a two-hundred day moving average of $69.27. CAVA Group has a 1 year low of $43.41 and a 1 year high of $98.79. The company has a market capitalization of $9.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 150.59, a PEG ratio of 5.62 and a beta of 1.90.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.17 by $0.03. CAVA Group had a net margin of 5.40% and a return on equity of 8.43%. The company had revenue of $438.27 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $418.46 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.22 EPS. CAVA Group’s quarterly revenue was up 32.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that CAVA Group will post 0.52 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Transactions at CAVA Group

In related news, insider Theodoros Xenohristos sold 9,044 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.75, for a total value of $721,259.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 327,882 shares in the company, valued at approximately $26,148,589.50. This trade represents a 2.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this link. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. Insiders own 6.70% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Trading of CAVA Group

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Vanguard Group Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 3.5% during the 3rd quarter. Vanguard Group Inc. now owns 9,345,976 shares of the company’s stock worth $564,590,000 after acquiring an additional 313,938 shares during the period. Capital Research Global Investors lifted its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 27.2% during the 4th quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 8,440,040 shares of the company’s stock worth $495,344,000 after acquiring an additional 1,805,174 shares during the period. Capital International Investors lifted its holdings in CAVA Group by 15.5% during the 4th quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,885,317 shares of the company’s stock valued at $286,718,000 after purchasing an additional 656,581 shares during the last quarter. Morgan Stanley lifted its holdings in CAVA Group by 33.7% during the 4th quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 3,318,894 shares of the company’s stock valued at $194,786,000 after purchasing an additional 835,628 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Alliancebernstein L.P. lifted its holdings in CAVA Group by 118.3% during the 3rd quarter. Alliancebernstein L.P. now owns 2,953,688 shares of the company’s stock valued at $178,432,000 after purchasing an additional 1,600,630 shares during the last quarter. 73.15% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Trending Headlines about CAVA Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: CAVA beat Q1 estimates, reporting EPS of $0.20 versus $0.17 expected and revenue of about $438.3 million versus $418.5 million expected, with sales up 32.1% year over year. CAVA Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised its full-year outlook and outlined FY2026 plans for 75-77 net new restaurant openings and same-restaurant sales growth of 4.5%-6.5%, signaling confidence in continued momentum. CAVA outlines raised FY2026 plan
• Positive Sentiment: Several brokers turned more bullish after earnings, including Stifel raising its target to $105 with a Buy rating, Robert W. Baird lifting its target to $98 with an Outperform rating, and TD Cowen reiterating Buy with a $100 target. Analyst target updates
• Positive Sentiment: Telsey Advisory Group raised its price target to $92 and kept an Outperform rating, while Morgan Stanley nudged its target to $86, adding to the supportive analyst backdrop. Analyst target updates
• Positive Sentiment: CAVA also announced a new Columbus, Ohio restaurant, showing continued unit expansion as it deepens its Midwest footprint. CAVA Deepens Its Midwest Footprint with New Columbus Restaurant
• Neutral Sentiment: Some commentary flagged valuation as still rich, arguing the stock already prices in aggressive growth expectations, which could limit upside if execution slows. CAVA: A Bullish Q1 And Guide, But The Valuation Assumes Extreme Growth

About CAVA Group

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.