Why Cava Stock Was Down 23% in Q1 as the S&P 500 Had Its Worst Quarter Since 2022

Cava Group (CAVA 3.40%) stock plunged 23% in the 2025 first quarter, according to data provided by S&P Global Market Intelligence. The market wasn't enthused about its 2025 outlook, and that was followed up by fear in the markets about the coming tariff program. Younger, riskier stocks typically fall when the market runs to safe stocks.What's happening at CavaCava is a fast-casual restaurant chain that's getting a lot of attention from investors. It's becoming very popular where it already has locations, bu ...