TD Cowen Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Stock

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) had its price target boosted by equities researchers at TD Cowen from $85.00 to $90.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a “buy” rating on the stock. TD Cowen’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 32.45% from the stock’s current price.

A number of other research firms also recently weighed in on CAVA. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “neutral” rating and issued a $68.00 price target on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of CAVA Group from $66.00 to $69.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 18th. Johnson Rice set a $72.00 price objective on shares of CAVA Group in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Benchmark raised shares of CAVA Group to a “strong-buy” rating in a report on Thursday, February 5th. Finally, Telsey Advisory Group increased their target price on shares of CAVA Group from $85.00 to $88.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Wednesday. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.38.

CAVA Group Stock Down 0.6%

Shares of NYSE:CAVA opened at $67.95 on Wednesday. CAVA Group has a fifty-two week low of $43.41 and a fifty-two week high of $103.00. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $64.66 and its 200-day simple moving average is $61.52. The company has a market cap of $7.88 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.58, a PEG ratio of 5.02 and a beta of 2.41.

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

Insider Activity

In related news, insider Theodoros Xenohristos sold 1,039 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.14, for a total value of $64,563.46. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider owned 332,205 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $20,643,218.70. The trade was a 0.31% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, CAO Adam David Phillips sold 774 shares of the company’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 $48,096.36. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief accounting officer owned 10,435 shares in the company, valued at approximately $648,430.90. This trade represents a 6.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 39,055 shares of company stock worth $2,572,303 in the last quarter. 12.10% of the stock is currently owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On CAVA Group

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of CAVA. Capital International Investors grew its stake in CAVA Group by 105.4% in the 3rd quarter. Capital International Investors now owns 4,228,736 shares of the company’s stock worth $255,451,000 after acquiring an additional 2,169,553 shares during the period. William Blair Investment Management LLC acquired a new stake in shares of CAVA Group during the third quarter worth $114,098,000. Capital Research Global Investors grew its position in shares of CAVA Group by 27.2% in the fourth quarter. Capital Research Global Investors now owns 8,440,040 shares of the company’s stock valued at $495,344,000 after purchasing an additional 1,805,174 shares during the period. Alliancebernstein L.P. increased its stake in CAVA Group by 118.3% in the third 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. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in CAVA Group by 689.8% during the fourth quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 1,387,774 shares of the company’s stock worth $81,448,000 after buying an additional 1,212,068 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 73.15% of the company’s stock.

CAVA Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: CAVA beat Q4 expectations — reported $0.04 EPS vs. $0.03 consensus and revenue of $274.99M (above estimates); the market interpreted the results as stronger-than-expected. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Full‑year revenue exceeded $1 billion for the first time and management said same‑restaurant sales are expected to grow 3–5% in 2026 — a signal of both scale and ongoing demand. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Management plans 74–76 new restaurant openings in 2026, supporting growth and unit‑economics upside if execution holds. Read More.
• Positive Sentiment: Truist raised its price target to $80 and kept a “buy” view, providing incremental analyst-level support for the stock. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company published the Q4 slide deck and full earnings‑call transcript — useful for modelers and to hear management’s details on pricing, supply and labor. Read More. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Analysts and outlets are parsing key metrics (mix, menu pricing impact and same‑store sales), with some technicals showing bullish chart patterns ahead of the print. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: EPS fell versus the year‑ago quarter ($0.04 vs. $0.05), so while CAVA beat estimates, profit per share is not yet growing year‑over‑year — a potential concern for earnings momentum. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and volatility risk: CAVA trades at a high P/E and with a elevated beta, leaving the stock sensitive to execution misses or broader market swings (investors should weigh growth vs. current multiple).

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.