Shake Shack, Inc. $SHAK Shares Bought by Sei Investments Co.

Sei Investments Co. lifted its holdings in shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) by 187.7% in the first quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 41,683 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 27,194 shares during the period. Sei Investments Co. owned about 0.10% of Shake Shack worth $3,688,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Glenview Trust co grew its holdings in Shake Shack by 1.5% during the second quarter. Glenview Trust co now owns 6,925 shares of the company’s stock worth $974,000 after acquiring an additional 100 shares during the period. UMB Bank n.a. lifted its holdings in Shake Shack by 42.2% in the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock valued at $32,000 after acquiring an additional 116 shares during the period. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System lifted its holdings in Shake Shack by 2.1% in the fourth quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 5,905 shares of the company’s stock valued at $479,000 after acquiring an additional 119 shares during the period. Farther Finance Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Shake Shack by 18.2% during the 4th quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 935 shares of the company’s stock worth $76,000 after purchasing an additional 144 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund boosted its position in shares of Shake Shack by 1.7% during the 4th quarter. Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund now owns 9,186 shares of the company’s stock worth $746,000 after purchasing an additional 150 shares in the last quarter. 86.07% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Shake Shack Price Performance

Shake Shack stock opened at $70.17 on Friday. Shake Shack, Inc. has a 52 week low of $51.60 and a 52 week high of $114.39. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.67 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm’s 50-day simple moving average is $58.50 and its 200 day simple moving average is $78.03. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.00 billion, a PE ratio of 74.65, a P/E/G ratio of 5.90 and a beta of 1.63.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 5th. The company reported $0.43 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.31 by $0.12. Shake Shack had a net margin of 2.56% and a return on equity of 9.29%. The firm had revenue of $417.62 million for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $417.18 million. During the same period in the prior year, the company earned $0.44 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 17.2% on a year-over-year basis. On average, equities research analysts predict that Shake Shack, Inc. will post 1.1 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other Shake Shack news, Director Sumaiya Balbale purchased 4,068 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $61.42 per share, for a total transaction of $249,856.56. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 13,407 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $823,457.94. This trade represents a 43.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, Director Josh Silverman acquired 8,290 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were acquired at an average cost of $60.38 per share, with a total value of $500,550.20. Following the completion of the purchase, the director owned 8,290 shares in the company, valued at approximately $500,550.20. This represents a ∞ increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Over the last ninety days, insiders acquired 50,616 shares of company stock valued at $3,109,782. Corporate insiders own 8.32% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting 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 Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on SHAK. Piper Sandler cut their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $79.00 to $66.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a report on Tuesday, July 14th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “strong sell” rating in a report on Saturday, May 16th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating and set a $66.00 target price on shares of Shake Shack in a research report on Tuesday, June 2nd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $105.00 to $93.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus upgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and reduced their price target for the company from $105.00 to $85.00 in a research report on Friday, May 8th. Fifteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have issued a Hold rating and two have issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $89.74.

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.