Brokerages Set Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) PT at $116.10

Shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) have earned an average recommendation of “Hold” from the twenty-four analysts that are covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. Two research analysts have rated the stock with a sell recommendation, fourteen have given a hold recommendation, seven have given a buy recommendation and one has assigned a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have covered the stock in the last year is $116.55.

SHAK has been the subject of a number of recent analyst reports. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on Shake Shack from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. TD Cowen raised their target price on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday. Jefferies Financial Group reiterated a “hold” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Raymond James Financial set a $140.00 price target on Shake Shack in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Finally, Robert W. Baird raised their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $104.00 to $108.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday.

Shake Shack Stock Down 2.5%

Shake Shack stock opened at $96.11 on Monday. The firm has a market cap of $4.10 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 88.17, a PEG ratio of 3.06 and a beta of 1.75. Shake Shack has a 52-week low of $72.93 and a 52-week high of $144.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a current ratio of 1.84. The firm has a 50 day moving average price of $91.12 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $92.83.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last posted its quarterly earnings data 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 3.16% and a return on equity of 11.27%. The company had revenue of $400.53 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $402.06 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company posted $0.26 earnings per share. Shake Shack’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year. Equities analysts predict that Shake Shack will post 1.26 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Shake Shack

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q4 beat and solid top‑line growth — SHA K reported $0.37 EPS (beat) and revenue +21.8% YoY, evidence demand is recovering and supporting margin expansion. Shake Shack Announces Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts lifting targets — Wells Fargo raised its PT to $100 (Equal Weight), and Robert W. Baird boosted its PT to $108 (Neutral), signalling analyst confidence in the recovery and implying upside from current levels. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Aggressive unit growth plan — Management outlined 55–60 new company‑owned Shacks plus 40–45 licensed openings for FY26, which supports future revenue and scale benefits. Shake Shack outlines 2026 growth strategy
• Neutral Sentiment: Earlier rally increases volatility/risk of near‑term profit‑taking — The stock surged after earnings, which can lead to pullbacks as traders lock in gains. Shake Shack’s Earnings Explosion Sends Shares Soaring
• Neutral Sentiment: Interim finance leadership named — Peter Herpich is interim principal financial officer; short‑term leadership changes are typically neutral but worth watching for continuity on guidance and execution. Shake Shack names interim CFO
• Negative Sentiment: Slight revenue miss and cautious Q1 revenue guide — Q4 revenue fell a hair short of consensus ($400.5M vs. $402.1M) and the Q1 revenue range ($366–370M) sits marginally below the Street, which can temper near‑term expectations. MarketBeat earnings summary
• Negative Sentiment: Local competitive setback — A reported loss of a prime site to Whataburger in one market highlights execution/real‑estate competition risk as Shack expands. Whataburger Muscles Into Prime Daikin Park Spot

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Shake Shack

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in SHAK. White Pine Capital LLC increased its position in Shake Shack by 2.0% in the 2nd quarter. White Pine Capital LLC now owns 4,981 shares of the company’s stock valued at $700,000 after buying an additional 100 shares in the last quarter. Glenview Trust co grew its stake in Shake Shack by 1.5% in the second quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 6,925 shares of the company’s stock valued at $974,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. Keybank National Association OH increased its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 1.8% during the second quarter. Keybank National Association OH now owns 6,079 shares of the company’s stock valued at $855,000 after acquiring an additional 106 shares in the last quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC increased its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 12.5% during the third quarter. Smartleaf Asset Management LLC now owns 964 shares of the company’s stock valued at $91,000 after acquiring an additional 107 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of Shake Shack by 42.2% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Company Profile

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.