Q1 EPS Estimates for Shake Shack Decreased by Zacks Research

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Shake Shack in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, March 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $0.13 per share for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.17. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Shake Shack’s current full-year earnings is $1.26 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Shake Shack’s Q2 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.40 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.38 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.51 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.74 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $2.17 EPS.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the stock. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Friday, February 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised Shake Shack from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and lowered their target price for the stock from $95.00 to $90.00 in a research report on Thursday, December 18th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Truist Financial upped their price target on Shake Shack from $144.00 to $148.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Monday, March 2nd. Finally, Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, fourteen have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Shake Shack presently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $116.64.

Shake Shack Price Performance

SHAK stock opened at $86.98 on Friday. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $93.23 and a 200-day moving average price of $92.15. The company has a market capitalization of $3.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 79.79, a PEG ratio of 4.95 and a beta of 1.73. 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 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.73 and a current ratio of 1.76.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.37 EPS 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 11.08%. The business had revenue of $400.53 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $402.06 million. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.26 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Shake Shack

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new position in Shake Shack in the fourth quarter valued at $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new stake in Shake Shack during the 1st quarter worth about $26,000. Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in Shake Shack by 457.6% during the 4th quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 368 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after acquiring an additional 302 shares during the period. Global Retirement Partners LLC raised its position in shares of Shake Shack by 83.7% in the 3rd quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 327 shares of the company’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 149 shares in the last quarter. Finally, UMB Bank n.a. raised its position in shares of Shake Shack by 42.2% in the 4th quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Key Shake Shack News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other coverage highlight improving margin dynamics — a Zacks piece notes operational-efficiency actions (labor optimization, supply-chain upgrades) lifted EBITDA nearly 20% in 2025, which supports medium-term profit improvement. Can Operational Efficiency Sustain Shake Shack’s EBITDA Momentum?
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks upgraded Shake Shack from “strong sell” to “hold” earlier this week, which removes an extreme negative rating and may support buyer interest if operational stories continue to print. Zacks upgrade report
• Neutral Sentiment: Management engagement: Shake Shack presented at the UBS Global Consumer & Retail Conference (conference transcript available), which provides refreshed investor guidance and color but no new financials — useful for modeling but not an immediate catalyst. UBS conference transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Unit growth: local expansion continues (second Tucson Shack opened), a steady but small growth indicator for SSS/market penetration rather than an immediate earnings driver. Local store opening
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks cut multiple near-term EPS estimates in a March 12 research note: Q1–Q4 2026 and Q1–Q4 2027 quarters were trimmed (examples: Q1 2026 down to $0.13 from $0.17; Q2 2026 to $0.46 from $0.50), FY2026 cut to $1.38 (from $1.50) and FY2027 to $1.74 (from $1.80). The string of downward revisions pressures near-term growth expectations and likely explains part of the intraday share weakness.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector/stock shock: a broad restaurant-group selloff story (MSN roundup) cited Shake Shack among peers whose shares plunged, amplifying volatility and short-term downside risk amid the analyst cuts. MSN: shares plummet roundup

About Shake Shack

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.