Shake Shack, Inc. $SHAK Shares Bought by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. lifted its position in shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) by 187.7% in the first quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The institutional investor owned 41,683 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 27,194 shares during the quarter. Sei Investments Co.’s holdings in Shake Shack were worth $3,688,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other institutional investors have also modified their holdings of the company. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Shake Shack during the first quarter worth approximately $26,000. Assetmark Inc. grew its stake in Shake Shack by 457.6% in the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 368 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 302 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. grew its stake in Shake Shack by 42.2% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC acquired a new position in Shake Shack in the 3rd quarter valued at $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Stock Performance

NYSE:SHAK opened at $70.17 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $3.00 billion, a P/E ratio of 74.65, a P/E/G ratio of 5.90 and a beta of 1.63. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $58.50 and its two-hundred day moving average is $78.03. Shake Shack, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $51.60 and a fifty-two week high of $114.39. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.12. The company had revenue of $417.62 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $417.18 million. Shake Shack had a net margin of 2.56% and a return on equity of 9.29%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $0.44 EPS. Analysts expect that Shake Shack, Inc. will post 1.1 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “buy” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Guggenheim dropped their target price on Shake Shack from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Stifel Nicolaus upgraded Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and reduced their target price for the stock from $105.00 to $85.00 in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Barclays decreased their price target on Shake Shack from $118.00 to $96.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Shake Shack from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Shake Shack presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $89.74.

Shake Shack News Summary

Here are the key news stories impacting Shake Shack this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Activist investor involvement: Starboard Value disclosed a stake worth several hundred million dollars. The investment may increase pressure for operational improvements, margin expansion or other shareholder-friendly actions, initially supporting investor sentiment. Starboard Value discloses a sizable Shake Shack stake
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets: DA Davidson lifted its target from $70 to $85 and upgraded the stock to “buy,” while BNP Paribas Exane raised its target from $77 to $81 and assigned an “outperform” rating. The revisions suggest analysts see meaningful upside despite recent volatility. Shake Shack analyst price-target revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: Second-quarter earnings were $0.43 per share versus the $0.31 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $417.62 million, essentially matching estimates and increasing 17.2% year over year. Shake Shack also expects fiscal 2026 revenue of approximately $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion and plans to open 60 to 65 company-operated restaurants. Shake Shack Q2 earnings and revenue results
• Neutral Sentiment: Expansion and brand coverage: New restaurants in Highland Village and Stuyvesant Plaza, along with favorable consumer coverage of Shake Shack’s frozen custard, support continued brand growth but are unlikely to materially change near-term earnings expectations. Shake Shack Highland Village opening
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure remains the key concern: Beef inflation and higher operating expenses caused profit to slip from $0.44 per share a year ago to $0.43, despite strong revenue growth. Management’s shift to annual-only guidance also reduces near-term visibility, while the stock’s high earnings multiple leaves less room for execution disappointments. Shake Shack revenue rises while profit slips

Insider Activity

In other news, Director Jeffrey Flug bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $61.30 per share, for a total transaction of $61,300.00. Following the acquisition, the director owned 5,470 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $335,311. This trade represents a 22.37% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Also, Director Sumaiya Balbale purchased 4,068 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was acquired at an average price of $61.42 per share, for a total transaction of $249,856.56. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 13,407 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $823,457.94. This trade represents a 43.56% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have bought 50,616 shares of company stock valued at $3,109,782 in the last 90 days. 8.32% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

About Shake Shack

Shake Shack, Inc (NYSE: SHAK) is a publicly traded hospitality company known for its modern take on the classic American roadside burger stand. The company operates a chain of quick-casual restaurants offering premium hamburgers, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, milkshakes and a curated selection of beer and wine. Shake Shack emphasizes high-quality ingredients, including 100% all-natural Angus beef with no hormones or antibiotics, and works with local suppliers where possible to maintain its commitment to fresh, responsibly sourced food.

Shake Shack traces its origins to a hot dog cart opened in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001 by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.