Tricia Tolivar Sells 2,404 Shares of CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Stock

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) CFO Tricia Tolivar sold 2,404 shares of the firm’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 $149,384.56. Following the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 231,934 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $14,412,378.76. This represents a 1.03% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this link.

CAVA Group Stock Down 3.9%

Shares of CAVA Group stock opened at $60.56 on Friday. The stock’s fifty day moving average is $59.75 and its two-hundred day moving average is $64.44. CAVA Group, Inc. has a 52 week low of $43.41 and a 52 week high of $144.49. The company has a market capitalization of $7.02 billion, a PE ratio of 52.21, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 4.48 and a beta of 2.41.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last issued its earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $292.24 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $292.88 million. CAVA Group had a net margin of 12.14% and a return on equity of 8.88%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $0.15 earnings per share. As a group, research analysts anticipate that CAVA Group, Inc. will post 0.5 earnings per share for the current year.

Trending Headlines about CAVA Group

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

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying and analyst support — large investors (including Goldman Sachs and UBS asset management) have increased stakes recently and some sell‑side firms (Barclays, UBS) have raised or maintained price targets, which provides a counterbalance to short‑term selling. CAVA Stock Looking for Direction After Earnings Miss
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated retail/investor interest — Zacks flags heavier search activity for CAVA, which can increase intraday volume and volatility but doesn’t directly change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search CAVA Group
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — CEO Brett Schulman sold 4,542 shares (~$282k), CFO Tricia Tolivar sold 2,404 shares (~$149k) and several other officers (including Kelly Costanza, Theodoros Xenohristos, Kenneth Bertram and CAO Adam Phillips) sold additional shares on Jan. 27, totaling ~11.5k shares (~$710k). The concentrated timing and size of these officer sales is being read negatively by traders even though insiders retain large holdings. How CEO Stock Sale And Softer Earnings Views At CAVA Group Have Changed Its Investment Story
• Negative Sentiment: Confirmed CAO sale filing — CAO Adam David Phillips sold 774 shares at ~$62.14 per share (Form 4 disclosure). The filings provide exact trade details that market participants use to assess intent. CAVA CAO Adam David Phillips Sells 774 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Softer near‑term earnings/growth view — CAVA missed consensus on its last quarterly EPS and analysts are tempering near‑term forecasts (consensus FY EPS remains modest), which amplifies negative reaction to insider sales. CAVA Stock Looking for Direction After Earnings Miss

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on CAVA. UBS Group boosted their price target on CAVA Group from $58.00 to $66.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Mizuho increased their price target on CAVA Group from $52.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. KeyCorp cut their price target on CAVA Group from $85.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. The Goldman Sachs Group reaffirmed a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 price objective on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. Finally, Royal Bank Of Canada set a $70.00 target price on shares of CAVA Group in a research report on Wednesday, November 5th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating and nine have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $81.57.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On CAVA Group

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of CAVA. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its position in shares of CAVA Group by 378.7% during the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 450 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 356 shares in the last quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC grew its stake in CAVA Group by 347.8% during the 4th quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 515 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 400 shares during the last quarter. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp acquired a new position in CAVA Group during the 2nd quarter valued at about $31,000. Toth Financial Advisory Corp increased its position in CAVA Group by 656.7% during the 3rd quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 507 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 440 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Western Pacific Wealth Management LP purchased a new stake in CAVA Group in the third quarter valued at about $33,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.15% of the company’s stock.

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.