CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) CAO Sells $48,096.36 in Stock

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) CAO Adam David Phillips sold 774 shares of CAVA Group stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, January 27th. The shares were sold at an average price of $62.14, for a total value of $48,096.36. Following the completion of the sale, the chief accounting officer owned 10,435 shares in the company, valued at approximately $648,430.90. This trade represents a 6.91% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

CAVA Group Stock Performance

NYSE:CAVA opened at $60.56 on Friday. CAVA Group, Inc. has a 1 year low of $43.41 and a 1 year high of $144.49. The stock has a fifty day moving average price of $59.75 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $64.27. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 52.21, a PEG ratio of 4.48 and a beta of 2.41.

CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Tuesday, November 4th. The company reported $0.12 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.13 by ($0.01). The company had revenue of $292.24 million for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $292.88 million. CAVA Group had a return on equity of 8.88% and a net margin of 12.14%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 19.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $0.15 earnings per share. On average, analysts predict that CAVA Group, Inc. will post 0.5 EPS for the current year.

CAVA Group News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Institutional buying and analyst support — large investors (including Goldman Sachs and UBS asset management) have increased stakes recently and some sell‑side firms (Barclays, UBS) have raised or maintained price targets, which provides a counterbalance to short‑term selling. CAVA Stock Looking for Direction After Earnings Miss
• Neutral Sentiment: Elevated retail/investor interest — Zacks flags heavier search activity for CAVA, which can increase intraday volume and volatility but doesn’t directly change fundamentals. Investors Heavily Search CAVA Group
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling — CEO Brett Schulman sold 4,542 shares (~$282k), CFO Tricia Tolivar sold 2,404 shares (~$149k) and several other officers (including Kelly Costanza, Theodoros Xenohristos, Kenneth Bertram and CAO Adam Phillips) sold additional shares on Jan. 27, totaling ~11.5k shares (~$710k). The concentrated timing and size of these officer sales is being read negatively by traders even though insiders retain large holdings. How CEO Stock Sale And Softer Earnings Views At CAVA Group Have Changed Its Investment Story
• Negative Sentiment: Confirmed CAO sale filing — CAO Adam David Phillips sold 774 shares at ~$62.14 per share (Form 4 disclosure). The filings provide exact trade details that market participants use to assess intent. CAVA CAO Adam David Phillips Sells 774 Shares
• Negative Sentiment: Softer near‑term earnings/growth view — CAVA missed consensus on its last quarterly EPS and analysts are tempering near‑term forecasts (consensus FY EPS remains modest), which amplifies negative reaction to insider sales. CAVA Stock Looking for Direction After Earnings Miss

Analyst Ratings Changes

CAVA has been the topic of several research analyst reports. Argus decreased their price target on CAVA Group from $76.00 to $60.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, November 13th. Mizuho boosted their target price on CAVA Group from $52.00 to $64.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Barclays upped their target price on CAVA Group from $52.00 to $70.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Wednesday, January 7th. Johnson Rice set a $72.00 price target on CAVA Group in a research note on Monday, January 5th. Finally, KeyCorp lowered their price objective on shares of CAVA Group from $85.00 to $65.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, November 5th. One analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fifteen have assigned a Buy rating and nine have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $81.57.

Institutional Trading of CAVA Group

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Atlantic Union Bankshares Corp purchased a new stake in CAVA Group during the 2nd quarter worth about $31,000. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC boosted its stake in shares of CAVA Group by 378.7% during the 3rd quarter. Cornerstone Planning Group LLC now owns 450 shares of the company’s stock worth $27,000 after purchasing an additional 356 shares during the last quarter. Fifth Third Bancorp purchased a new stake in shares of CAVA Group during the second quarter worth about $38,000. Whittier Trust Co. raised its position in shares of CAVA Group by 60.9% in the second quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 457 shares of the company’s stock valued at $38,000 after buying an additional 173 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Toth Financial Advisory Corp raised its position in shares of CAVA Group by 656.7% in the third quarter. Toth Financial Advisory Corp now owns 507 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 440 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 73.15% of the company’s stock.

CAVA Group Company Profile

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.