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CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA), a recent addition to Wall Street, was last seen 4.1% higher to trade at $42.77 after a bull note. Wedbush upgraded the Mediterranean restaurant chain to "outperform" from "neutral," predicting another quarter of upside, as well as the company's position to beat headwinds blowing in from lower grocery inflation.Last week, TD Cowen initiated coverage on CAVA with an "outperform" rating and a $46 price target. And while the majority of analysts are bullish on the restaurant stock, f ...

Key PointsApproximately 34 million shares of CAVA exchanged hands last week, almost 10 million more than were traded during its June 2023 IPO week.CAVA aims to differentiate itself by offering healthy Mediterranean fare while promoting hot social topics in an ultra-competitive, fast-casual space.The key piece of CAVA's growth strategy is well-dispersed with an ongoing store expansion.5 stocks we like better than CAVA GroupLike one of its colorful salad bowls, fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA Group Inc. NYS ...

CAVA | --- | --- | |----------|------------------------| | | | | | | | | | | Q3 2023 | | | EARNINGS | | | | SUPPLEMENTAL MATERIALS | November 7, 2023 Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements This presentation contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not ...

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Q3 2023 Earnings Conference Call November 7, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Matt Milanovich - VP, FP&A and Investor Relations Brett Schulman - President and Chief Executive Officer Tricia Tolivar - Chief Financial Officer Conference Call Participants Andrew Barish - Jefferies John Ivankoe - JPMorgan David Tarantino - Baird Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Christopher O’Cull - Stifel Jon Tower - Citi Matthew Curtis - William Blair Aisling Grueninger - Piper Sandler Alton Stum ...

Revenue and Sales Performance - CAVA segment revenue increased by $57.5 million, totaling $541.6 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, compared to $333.5 million for the same period in 2022[302]. - Total revenue for the company reached $551.5 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, compared to $434.2 million for the same period in 2022[295]. - CAVA same restaurant sales growth was 20.1%, driven by a 12.0% increase in guest traffic and an 8.1% increase from menu price adjustments and product mix[309]. Restaurant Operations - The number of CAVA restaurants increased to 290 by the end of the period, with 11 new openings during the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023[294]. - CAVA restaurant-level profit for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023, was $138.2 million, up from $68.1 million in the prior year[295]. - CAVA restaurant-level profit margin improved, reflecting better operating leverage associated with higher sales[311]. Costs and Expenses - General and administrative expenses rose due to higher equity-based compensation and investments in corporate functions, totaling $76.8 million for the forty weeks ended October 1, 2023[321]. - The company reported a net increase of $14.7 million in food, beverage, and packaging costs in the CAVA segment, partially offset by a $6.7 million decrease in the Zoes Kitchen segment[319]. Corporate Actions and Financial Position - The company had $340.4 million in cash and cash equivalents as of October 1, 2023, with no significant exposure to interest rate risks[326]. - The company completed its conversion strategy for Zoes Kitchen locations, ceasing operations as of March 2, 2023[294]. - The company purchased a total of 3,050 shares of its equity securities during the twelve weeks ended October 1, 2023, at an average price of $34.32 per share[200]. Internal Controls and Governance - The Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer concluded that the company's disclosure controls and procedures were effective as of October 1, 2023[193]. - There were no changes to the internal control over financial reporting during the quarter ended October 1, 2023, that materially affected the internal control[195].

CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Q2 2023 Results Conference Call August 15, 2023 5:00 PM ET Company Participants Matt Milanovich - IR Brett Schulman - Co-Founder and CEO Tricia Tolivar - CFO Conference Call Participants John Ivankoe - JPMorgan Andy Barish - Jefferies David Tarantino - Baird Jon Tower - Citi Brian Harbour - Morgan Stanley Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler Chris O’Cull - Stifel Sharon Zackfia - William Blair Operator Good afternoon, ladies and gentlemen, and welcome to the CAVA Second Quarter 2023 Ear ...

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q contains forward-looking statements, within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that reflect our current views with respect to, among other things, our operations and financial performance. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts. These forward-looking statements relate to matters such as our industry, business strategy, goals, and expectations concerning our market position, future operations, margin ...

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 12, 2023. Registration No. 333-272068 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 2 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CAVA Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 5812 47-3426661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Ident ...

Table of Contents As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on June 5, 2023. Registration No. 333-272068 UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 AMENDMENT NO. 1 TO FORM S-1 REGISTRATION STATEMENT UNDER THE SECURITIES ACT OF 1933 CAVA Group, Inc. (Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) Delaware 5812 47-3426661 (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) (Primary Standard Industrial Classification Code Number) (I.R.S. Employer Identi ...