Shake Shack, Inc. $SHAK Shares Acquired by Quantinno Capital Management LP

Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its holdings in Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) by 655.6% during the first quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The fund owned 55,362 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 48,035 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP’s holdings in Shake Shack were worth $4,898,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in SHAK. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Shake Shack in the first quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in Shake Shack during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Assetmark Inc. raised its holdings in Shake Shack by 457.6% during the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 368 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares in the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its position in shares of Shake Shack by 42.2% during the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after buying an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Advisory Services Network LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Shake Shack during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $38,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Shake Shack

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

• Positive Sentiment: Activist investor involvement: Starboard Value disclosed a stake worth several hundred million dollars. The investment may increase pressure for operational improvements, margin expansion or other shareholder-friendly actions, initially supporting investor sentiment. Starboard Value discloses a sizable Shake Shack stake
• Positive Sentiment: Analysts raised price targets: DA Davidson lifted its target from $70 to $85 and upgraded the stock to “buy,” while BNP Paribas Exane raised its target from $77 to $81 and assigned an “outperform” rating. The revisions suggest analysts see meaningful upside despite recent volatility. Shake Shack analyst price-target revisions
• Positive Sentiment: Quarterly results exceeded expectations: Second-quarter earnings were $0.43 per share versus the $0.31 consensus estimate, while revenue reached $417.62 million, essentially matching estimates and increasing 17.2% year over year. Shake Shack also expects fiscal 2026 revenue of approximately $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion and plans to open 60 to 65 company-operated restaurants. Shake Shack Q2 earnings and revenue results
• Neutral Sentiment: Expansion and brand coverage: New restaurants in Highland Village and Stuyvesant Plaza, along with favorable consumer coverage of Shake Shack’s frozen custard, support continued brand growth but are unlikely to materially change near-term earnings expectations. Shake Shack Highland Village opening
• Negative Sentiment: Margin pressure remains the key concern: Beef inflation and higher operating expenses caused profit to slip from $0.44 per share a year ago to $0.43, despite strong revenue growth. Management’s shift to annual-only guidance also reduces near-term visibility, while the stock’s high earnings multiple leaves less room for execution disappointments. Shake Shack revenue rises while profit slips

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently commented on SHAK shares. Stifel Nicolaus raised shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and dropped their target price for the company from $105.00 to $85.00 in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Barclays decreased their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $118.00 to $96.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, May 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price objective on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $85.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, May 8th. Raymond James Financial cut Shake Shack from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating and cut their target price for the stock from $125.00 to $85.00 in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Finally, BNP Paribas Exane boosted their target price on Shake Shack from $77.00 to $81.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus price target of $89.74.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, CEO Robert Lynch purchased 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $60.39 per share, with a total value of $301,950.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 77,845 shares in the company, valued at $4,701,059.55. This trade represents a 6.86% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link. Also, Director Jeffrey Flug acquired 1,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $61.30 per share, for a total transaction of $61,300.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 5,470 shares in the company, valued at $335,311. The trade was a 22.37% increase in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last ninety days, insiders bought 50,616 shares of company stock worth $3,109,782. 8.32% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Shake Shack Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:SHAK opened at $70.17 on Friday. Shake Shack, Inc. has a one year low of $51.60 and a one year high of $114.39. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 74.65, a PEG ratio of 5.90 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $58.50 and a 200-day simple moving average of $78.03. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43, a quick ratio of 1.66 and a current ratio of 1.67.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.12. The firm had revenue of $417.62 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $417.18 million. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 9.29% and a net margin of 2.56%.The business’s revenue was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $0.44 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that Shake Shack, Inc. will post 1.1 EPS for the current year.

Shake Shack 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.