Piper Sandler Issues Positive Forecast for CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Stock Price

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) had its price target raised by research analysts at Piper Sandler from $71.00 to $85.00 in a report released on Wednesday, Marketbeat Ratings reports. The brokerage presently has an “overweight” rating on the stock. Piper Sandler’s price target would suggest a potential upside of 3.79% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms have also recently issued reports on CAVA. Johnson Rice set a $72.00 price objective on shares of CAVA Group in a research report on Monday, January 5th. Royal Bank Of Canada set a $70.00 price objective on shares of CAVA Group in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. Benchmark raised CAVA Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 5th. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $70.00 target price on CAVA Group in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group reissued a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 price objective on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Two equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, CAVA Group currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $84.79.

CAVA Group Stock Up 20.8%

CAVA traded up $14.10 during trading hours on Wednesday, hitting $81.90. 4,529,142 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,501,341. CAVA Group has a 1-year low of $43.41 and a 1-year high of $101.58. The stock has a market cap of $9.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 71.22, a PEG ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 2.41. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $64.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $61.52.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, February 24th. The company reported $0.04 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.03 by $0.01. CAVA Group had a return on equity of 8.88% and a net margin of 12.14%.The company had revenue of $274.99 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $268.04 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $0.05 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 20.9% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, equities research analysts anticipate that CAVA Group will post 0.5 EPS for the current year.

Insider Activity at CAVA Group

In related news, insider Kelly Costanza sold 1,707 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.14, for a total transaction of $106,072.98. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 119,139 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,403,297.46. This trade represents a 1.41% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, insider Kenneth Robert Bertram sold 1,074 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, January 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.41, for a total transaction of $72,398.34. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 50,116 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,378,319.56. The trade was a 2.10% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold 39,055 shares of company stock valued at $2,572,303 in the last 90 days. 12.10% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CAVA Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in CAVA. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in CAVA Group by 1.4% during the 2nd quarter. Quadcap Wealth Management LLC now owns 8,966 shares of the company’s stock valued at $755,000 after acquiring an additional 124 shares during the period. McDonough Capital Management Inc raised its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 4.7% in the 2nd quarter. McDonough Capital Management Inc now owns 2,910 shares of the company’s stock valued at $245,000 after acquiring an additional 131 shares in the last quarter. Tsfg LLC lifted its position in CAVA Group by 19.1% during the second quarter. Tsfg LLC now owns 937 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 5.6% during the 2nd quarter. Baltimore Washington Financial Advisors Inc. now owns 2,810 shares of the company’s stock worth $237,000 after acquiring an additional 150 shares during the last quarter. Finally, DMC Group LLC boosted its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. DMC Group LLC now owns 4,426 shares of the company’s stock worth $260,000 after purchasing an additional 157 shares in the last quarter. 73.15% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Headlines Impacting CAVA Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: CAVA beat Q4 revenue and EPS expectations, reported full‑year revenue above $1 billion for the first time and saw Q4 revenue rise ~21% year‑over‑year — market reaction reflects stronger-than-expected top-line momentum. BusinessWire: CAVA Q4 and FY Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management laid out an aggressive growth plan for 2026 — guiding to roughly 74–76 new restaurant openings and 3–5% same‑restaurant sales growth while calling out ongoing menu innovation; that roadmap supports longer‑term revenue expansion. Seeking Alpha: 2026 Openings & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Several analysts raised price targets and reiterated bullish ratings (TD Cowen to $90/”Buy”, Telsey to $88/”Outperform”, Truist to $80) — these upgrades expand the potential upside cited by brokers and can drive investor interest. Benzinga: Analyst Coverage AmericanBankingNews: Truist PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: News outlets highlighted CAVA among stocks with notable after‑hours movement following the print; these listings tend to amplify short‑term volatility but don’t change fundamentals. CNBC: After‑hours Movers
• Neutral Sentiment: Company filings, the earnings presentation and call transcript are available for deeper review — useful for modeling store economics and margin trends but not new market-moving facts by themselves. CAVA Slide Deck Earnings Call Transcript
• Negative Sentiment: Earnings per share were slightly lower than the year‑ago quarter ($0.04 vs. $0.05), which highlights near‑term margin pressure despite revenue growth — a potential caution for value‑focused investors. Zacks: Q4 Metrics

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.