Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) Hits New 52-Week Low on Analyst Downgrade

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) shares reached a new 52-week low on Friday after BNP Paribas Exane lowered their price target on the stock from $100.00 to $77.00. BNP Paribas Exane currently has an outperform rating on the stock. Shake Shack traded as low as $52.40 and last traded at $52.51, with a volume of 867920 shares. The stock had previously closed at $53.36.

A number of other analysts also recently issued reports on the stock. Bank of America upgraded shares of Shake Shack from an “underperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and raised their price target for the stock from $88.00 to $101.00 in a report on Tuesday, March 31st. Raymond James Financial downgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “strong-buy” rating to an “outperform” rating and dropped their price target for the stock from $125.00 to $85.00 in a research note on Wednesday. Truist Financial lifted their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $144.00 to $148.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and set a $76.00 price objective (down from $115.00) on shares of Shake Shack in a research report on Wednesday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company reduced their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $94.56.

Insider Buying and Selling at Shake Shack

In related news, Director Josh Silverman bought 8,290 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $60.38 per share, for a total transaction of $500,550.20. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 8,290 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $500,550.20. This represents a ∞ increase in their position. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Daniel Harris Meyer bought 32,258 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average price of $61.88 per share, for a total transaction of $1,996,125.04. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 378,670 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $23,432,099.60. This trade represents a 9.31% increase in their position. Additional details regarding this purchase are available in the official SEC disclosure. Over the last quarter, insiders acquired 50,616 shares of company stock valued at $3,109,782. Insiders own 8.32% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack News Roundup

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

• Negative Sentiment: Shake Shack’s reduced Q2 and FY26 guidance is the main driver behind the stock’s decline, with the company lowering revenue, restaurant-level margin, and EBITDA expectations amid macro uncertainty. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky announced multiple investigations into potential securities fraud claims, citing investor losses after Shake Shack’s guidance cuts and subsequent downward revisions. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP also launched an investor investigation, adding to legal overhang and signaling possible class-action risk for shareholders. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Several analysts cut price targets following the guidance reset, including BNP Paribas Exane and Robert W. Baird, reinforcing concerns that near-term earnings expectations have come down. Article Title

Institutional Trading of Shake Shack

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the business. Swedbank AB purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $84,092,000. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,829,000. Wellington Management Group LLP lifted its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 21.0% during the third quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,590,911 shares of the company’s stock valued at $242,535,000 after buying an additional 450,406 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP lifted its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 285.2% during the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 586,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,949,000 after buying an additional 434,625 shares during the period. Finally, Renaissance Technologies LLC purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $20,455,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Stock Down 1.7%

The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. The firm has a market cap of $2.25 billion, a PE ratio of 53.61, a P/E/G ratio of 2.44 and a beta of 1.63. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $82.03 and its 200-day moving average is $86.73.

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.