Telsey Advisory Group Forecasts Strong Price Appreciation for CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) Stock

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) had its target price boosted by stock analysts at Telsey Advisory Group from $92.00 to $95.00 in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the stock. Telsey Advisory Group’s price objective indicates a potential upside of 16.91% from the company’s current price.

A number of other analysts also recently weighed in on CAVA. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their price target on shares of CAVA Group from $80.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 24th. The Goldman Sachs Group increased their price objective on shares of CAVA Group from $75.00 to $86.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of CAVA Group in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. BNP Paribas Exane began coverage on shares of CAVA Group in a research report on Monday, March 30th. They set a “neutral” rating and a $91.00 price target on the stock. Finally, Guggenheim initiated coverage on CAVA Group in a research note on Thursday, March 26th. They set a “buy” rating and a $100.00 price objective on the stock. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have given a Buy rating, eleven have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $91.59.

CAVA Group Trading Up 4.0%

NYSE:CAVA traded up $3.14 on Wednesday, reaching $81.26. The stock had a trading volume of 2,169,989 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,358,087. CAVA Group has a 12-month low of $43.41 and a 12-month high of $98.79. The stock has a market cap of $9.46 billion, a P/E ratio of 149.26, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 5.62 and a beta of 1.90. The company has a 50-day moving average of $84.98 and a 200 day moving average of $69.27.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, May 19th. The company reported $0.20 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.17 by $0.03. CAVA Group had a return on equity of 8.43% and a net margin of 5.40%.The firm had revenue of $438.27 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $418.46 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.22 earnings per share. CAVA Group’s revenue for the quarter was up 32.1% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities analysts predict that CAVA Group will post 0.52 EPS for the current year.

Insider Transactions at CAVA Group

In other CAVA Group news, insider Theodoros Xenohristos sold 9,044 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, May 11th. The shares were sold at an average price of $79.75, for a total transaction of $721,259.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 327,882 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $26,148,589.50. This trade represents a 2.68% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. The sale was made to cover tax withholding obligations related to the vesting of equity awards. 6.70% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Los Angeles Capital Management LLC acquired a new stake in CAVA Group in the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC increased its position in shares of CAVA Group by 378.7% in the third quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 450 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after acquiring an additional 356 shares in the last quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC raised its holdings in shares of CAVA Group by 347.8% during the fourth quarter. Harbor Investment Advisory LLC now owns 515 shares of the company’s stock valued at $30,000 after acquiring an additional 400 shares during the period. CNB Bank boosted its stake in CAVA Group by 275.8% in the 3rd quarter. CNB Bank now owns 575 shares of the company’s stock worth $35,000 after purchasing an additional 422 shares during the period. Finally, TD Private Client Wealth LLC raised its stake in CAVA Group by 118.2% during the 4th quarter. TD Private Client Wealth LLC now owns 600 shares of the company’s stock valued at $35,000 after purchasing an additional 325 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.15% of the company’s stock.

CAVA Group News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: CAVA beat Q1 estimates with EPS of $0.20 versus $0.17 expected and revenue of $438.27 million versus $418.46 million expected, while sales climbed 32.1% year over year. CAVA Group Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: The company raised full-year expectations, including a plan for 75-77 net new openings and same-restaurant sales growth of 4.5%-6.5%, reinforcing confidence in continued expansion. CAVA outlines raised FY2026 plan
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street turned more constructive after earnings, with Robert W. Baird lifting its target to $98, Stifel to $105, and TD Cowen reaffirming a buy rating with a $100 target. Analyst price target updates
• Positive Sentiment: CAVA also opened a new restaurant in Columbus, Ohio, showing continued unit growth and deeper Midwest expansion. CAVA Deepens Its Midwest Footprint with New Columbus Restaurant
• Neutral Sentiment: Coverage around CAVA’s AI initiatives and earnings-call transcript adds color to the growth story, but these items are unlikely to move the stock on their own. Cava wants AI to help power its Mediterranean bowl empire

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.