Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Price Target Raised to $108.00

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) had its target price lifted by investment analysts at Robert W. Baird from $104.00 to $108.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has a “neutral” rating on the stock. Robert W. Baird’s price objective would indicate a potential upside of 9.34% from the stock’s current price.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Loop Capital upgraded Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and increased their target price for the company from $98.00 to $127.00 in a report on Friday, November 14th. Truist Financial lowered Shake Shack from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Morgan Stanley upgraded shares of Shake Shack from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and upped their price target for the company from $115.00 to $125.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. Finally, TD Cowen raised their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have issued a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $116.05.

Shake Shack Price Performance

Shares of Shake Shack stock opened at $98.77 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a current ratio of 1.84. Shake Shack has a 52-week low of $72.93 and a 52-week high of $144.65. The company has a fifty day moving average of $90.91 and a 200-day moving average of $92.90. The stock has a market capitalization of $4.22 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 96.83, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.86 and a beta of 1.75.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.02. Shake Shack had a net margin of 3.10% and a return on equity of 10.43%. The business had revenue of $400.53 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $402.06 million. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.26 earnings per share. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.8% on a year-over-year basis. Equities research analysts expect that Shake Shack will post 1.26 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Nordea Investment Management AB increased its position in Shake Shack by 36.6% during the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 106,317 shares of the company’s stock valued at $9,851,000 after buying an additional 28,487 shares in the last quarter. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Shake Shack in the second quarter worth $222,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC grew its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 30.4% in the second quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 514,770 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,377,000 after acquiring an additional 120,030 shares during the last quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd bought a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the third quarter valued at $8,416,000. Finally, Public Sector Pension Investment Board increased its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 14.5% during the third quarter. Public Sector Pension Investment Board now owns 156,998 shares of the company’s stock valued at $14,697,000 after acquiring an additional 19,889 shares in the last quarter. 86.07% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Key Shake Shack News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 results beat on EPS and showed meaningful revenue growth (EPS $0.37 vs. ~ $0.35 consensus; revenue +21.8% y/y), supporting the rally and indicating improving profitability. Shake Shack Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Management flagged operational improvements (labor management, promotional execution) that are expanding adjusted EBITDA margins despite cost pressures — a catalyst for multiple expansion if sustained. Operational improvements lead to robust 2025 for Shake Shack
• Positive Sentiment: Clear unit-growth plan for FY26: 55–60 new company-owned Shacks plus ~40–45 licensed openings, accelerating international scale that should drive revenue and AUV upside over time. Shake Shack outlines 2026 growth strategy
• Positive Sentiment: Market reaction: shares moved up on the combination of the beat and growth commentary, reflecting investor enthusiasm for the company’s operational momentum. Shake Shack Shares Rise 7% on Revenue, New Stores
• Neutral Sentiment: Revenue was slightly below consensus ($400.5M vs. ~$402.1M), so growth is strong but not perfect — keep an eye on AUVs and comp trends for sustainability. Shake Shack Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Neutral Sentiment: Management appointed an interim principal financial officer (Peter Herpich), a short-term governance item to monitor but not an operational red flag. Shake Shack names Peter Herpich interim principal financial officer
• Neutral Sentiment: Company is using promotions to absorb higher beef costs in some markets — supports traffic but warrants watching for margin impact if commodity pressure persists. Shake Shack absorbs higher beef prices with promos
• Negative Sentiment: Q1 revenue guide came in slightly below Street expectations ($366M–$370M vs. ~$371.2M consensus), a short-term headwind that could cap near-term upside until guidance execution is visible. Shake Shack Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation is rich (PE ~97), so much of the positive news may already be priced in; investors need sustained margin expansion and comp performance to justify further gains.

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.