CAVA Group Management
Management Kriterienprüfungen 3/4
CAVA Group CEO ist Brett Schulman , ernannt in Jun 2010, hat eine Amtszeit von 15.92 Jahren. Die jährliche Gesamtvergütung beträgt $3.86M , bestehend aus 22.3% Gehalt und 77.7% Boni, einschließlich Aktien und Optionen des Unternehmens. besitzt direkt 1.14% der Aktien des Unternehmens, im Wert von $103.99M . Die durchschnittliche Betriebszugehörigkeit des Managementteams und des Verwaltungsrats beträgt 5.5 Jahre bzw. 7.5 Jahre.
Wichtige Informationen
Brett Schulman
Geschäftsführender
US$3.9m
Gesamtvergütung
| Prozentsatz des Geschäftsführergehalts | 22.32% |
| Amtszeit als Geschäftsführer | 15.9yrs |
| Eigentum des Geschäftsführers | 1.1% |
| Durchschnittliche Amtszeit des Managements | 5.5yrs |
| Durchschnittliche Amtszeit der Vorstandsmitglieder | 7.5yrs |
Jüngste Management Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • May 15
CAVA: The Restaurant Everyone Loves At A Price Nobody Should Pay (Earnings Preview)
Summary CAVA Group, Inc. is a strong operator, but its nearly 6x sales valuation is difficult to justify amid stretched growth expectations. Restaurant-level economics are robust, with 21.4% margins and 2.5–3 year paybacks, but long-term AUV and margin expansion face practical limits. Current valuation implies aggressive growth and margin assumptions; even optimistic scenarios yield price targets well below the current $76 stock price. I rate CAVA a Sell due to significant re-rating risk if growth or margin expansion falters, despite institutional support underpinning the float. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Narrativ-Update • May 03
CAVA: Strong Comps Momentum And Expansion Plans May Constrain Further Share Price Upside
Analysts have nudged the CAVA Group fair value estimate higher to $87.27 from $85.83, citing updated views on revenue growth, profit margins, and future P/E following a wave of upward price target revisions and generally constructive coverage across major firms, alongside at least one valuation-driven Sell initiation. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CAVA Group presents a mix of confidence in the growth story and concern around how much of that story is already reflected in the share price.Narrativ-Update • Apr 18
CAVA: Elevated Comps Expectations Will Likely Limit Future Share Price Upside
Analysts have nudged their blended price target on CAVA Group higher by roughly $2, reflecting updated views that factor in higher same-store sales expectations, stronger unit economics, and a slightly richer future P/E assumption highlighted across recent research. Analyst Commentary Street research on CAVA Group has been active around the latest earnings and 2026 guidance, with many firms updating price targets and refining their views on comps, margins, and valuation.
Narrativ-Update • Apr 04
CAVA: Elevated Earnings Multiples Will Face Test From Same Store Sales Sustainability
The analyst price target for CAVA Group has been revised to $70.00, reflecting updated assumptions on revenue growth, profit margin, and future P/E as analysts factor in recent upbeat same-store sales trends, Q4 results, and a series of higher Street targets across the sector coverage. Analyst Commentary Recent research updates on CAVA Group reflect a mix of enthusiasm for the brand and caution around execution, growth durability, and valuation.Narrativ-Update • Mar 21
CAVA: Menu Pricing Power And New Openings Will Support Balanced 2026 Outlook
The analyst price target for CAVA Group is updated from $71.20 to $84.00. This reflects that analysts are generally assuming stronger revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple, while modestly lowering margin expectations and applying a slightly lower discount rate.Narrativ-Update • Mar 07
CAVA: Rich Earnings Multiples Will Test Sustained Same Store Sales Momentum
The CAVA Group analyst fair value estimate has been adjusted from $72.00 to $65.60 as analysts balance higher projected revenue growth and profit margins against a lower future P/E assumption and continued discussion of rich valuation multiples in recent research. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CAVA Group highlights a split view.
Neues Narrativ • Feb 22
Cava Group (CAVA) The Mediterranean Chipotle: Can the Hype Survive the Scale?
Cava Group (CAVA) enters late February 2026 as a top-tier performer in the fast-casual dining sector, with shares currently trading around $70.11. The narrative remains focused on the "Chipotle playbook" with a Mediterranean twist, as Cava successfully scales its footprint across 29 states.
Narrativ-Update • Feb 21
CAVA: Menu Pricing And New Mediterranean Offerings Will Support Long-Term Expansion
Our updated view keeps CAVA Group's fair value at $85, reflecting a modestly lower discount rate and slightly higher revenue growth assumptions, as analysts factor in recent price target bumps, menu pricing actions, and expectations for same store sales and earnings to be ahead of consensus. Analyst Commentary Recent Street research around CAVA Group has centered on a series of price target revisions, menu pricing checks, and expectations for near term results.Narrativ-Update • Feb 07
CAVA: Menu Pricing Power Will Support Long-Term Expansion And Margin Improvement
Our fair value estimate for CAVA Group has been trimmed by US$1 to US$85.0, as analysts factor in updated views on revenue growth, margins, and future P/E, following a mix of recent price target changes and fresh bullish initiations on the stock. Analyst Commentary Recent research has included a mix of upward and downward target moves, along with fresh initiations, giving you a clearer sense of where more optimistic voices see room for execution and growth at CAVA Group.Narrativ-Update • Jan 23
CAVA: Menu Pricing Power And New Openings Will Shape Balanced Outlook
Analysts have nudged their fair value estimate for CAVA Group higher to US$71.20 from about US$69.63, reflecting slightly stronger modeled revenue growth and a higher future P/E multiple. This comes even as recent price target changes across the Street highlight ongoing macro and traffic headwinds for the broader restaurant group.Narrativ-Update • Jan 09
CAVA: Menu Pricing And New Openings Will Shape Fairly Balanced Outlook
Narrative Update The analyst price target for CAVA Group has moved modestly higher to reflect an updated fair value estimate of about $69.63, with analysts citing recent menu pricing actions, refreshed restaurant sector outlooks, and revised expectations for traffic and same-store sales across fast casual peers. Analyst Commentary Recent research on CAVA Group reflects a mix of optimism about the brand and caution around near term execution and sector headwinds.Analyseartikel • Jan 07
Subdued Growth No Barrier To CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) With Shares Advancing 26%
CAVA Group, Inc. ( NYSE:CAVA ) shares have had a really impressive month, gaining 26% after a shaky period beforehand...Narrativ-Update • Dec 16
CAVA: Long-Term Unit Expansion Will Outshine Near-Term Traffic And Margin Headwinds
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for CAVA Group from approximately $118.75 to $86.00 per share. This reflects trimmed revenue growth and profit margin expectations in light of softer traffic trends, macro headwinds in fast casual, and lowered near term same store sales and EBITDA forecasts, even as they still highlight the brand’s long term unit growth potential and expanding consumer adoption of Mediterranean cuisine.Narrativ-Update • Dec 02
CAVA: Consumer Demand And Expanding Footprint Will Drive Recovery Amid Headwinds
Analysts have lowered their price targets for CAVA Group, with the average target now down approximately $10 to $20 per share. They cite weaker same-store sales, softer consumer demand, and broader macroeconomic pressures weighing on growth expectations.Narrativ-Update • Nov 18
CAVA: Share Price Declines Will Present Buying Opportunity as Headwinds Subside
Analysts have reduced their price target for CAVA Group from approximately $83.56 to $67.89. They cite persistent macroeconomic pressures and softer consumer demand as key drivers of the lowered outlook.Analyseartikel • Nov 14
CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Shares May Have Slumped 26% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Unfortunately for some shareholders, the CAVA Group, Inc. ( NYSE:CAVA ) share price has dived 26% in the last thirty...Narrativ-Update • Nov 01
CAVA: Expansion To 1,000 Locations Will Drive Long-Term Market Leadership
Analysts have reduced their fair value estimate for CAVA Group from approximately $88.81 to $83.56 per share. They cite slowing consumer demand and tempered same-store sales growth as factors behind more cautious outlooks across the restaurant sector.Narrativ-Update • Oct 18
Expansion To 1,000 Restaurants Will Broaden Mediterranean Reach Despite Risks
Analysts have moderately reduced their price target for CAVA Group by nearly $2 per share, citing softer-than-expected comparable sales. However, they remain positive on the company's long-term potential because of its dominant position and continued unit growth momentum.Narrativ-Update • Oct 04
Expansion To 1,000 Restaurants Will Broaden Mediterranean Reach Despite Risks
CAVA Group's analyst price target has been modestly reduced by analysts, falling from about $92.21 to $90.73 per share. Recent research highlights near-term sales pressures and a softer growth outlook, but notes that core fundamentals remain intact.Narrativ-Update • Sep 04
Expansion To 1,000 Restaurants Will Broaden Mediterranean Reach Despite Risks
CAVA Group’s analyst price target remained unchanged at $92.21 as near-term comp sales softness and lowered guidance weighed on sentiment, but analysts remain confident in the brand’s long-term positioning and recovery potential. Analyst Commentary Q2 same-store sales growth and comps were significantly below expectations, with management lowering full-year and 2025 same-store sales guidance due to macro headwinds, difficult comparisons, and the impact of newer stores entering the comp base.Analyseartikel • Aug 22
Some CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 25% Pounding
CAVA Group, Inc. ( NYSE:CAVA ) shareholders won't be pleased to see that the share price has had a very rough month...Analyseartikel • Aug 15
Earnings Beat: CAVA Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
NYSE:CAVA 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore CAVA Group's Fair Values from the Community and select yours...Seeking Alpha • Apr 01
CAVA Group: Significantly Overvalued Amid Declining Consumer Food Spending Outlook
Summary CAVA's high valuation is high due to its rapid growth, but it is at risk from economic headwinds that may substantially lower consumer discretionary spending in its key demographic. The stock's recent decline may portend an extended crash, as its valuation remains excessive compared to most consumer discretionary and restaurant stocks. Analysts' growth and margin estimates may be overly optimistic. They assume CAVA will become the next Chipotle and ignore potential economic headwinds to profit margins and same-store sales. Despite CAVA's excellent performance over recent years, I think it will continue to decline as its growth and margins fail to meet expectations over the coming quarters. CAVA's long-term prospects may still be strong, but are subject to risk if consumer food spending patterns shift back toward cooking at home, away from the historical extreme since 2020. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 26
CAVA Group's Q4 Earnings Aren't Enough To Support A Buy Rating
Summary CAVA Group's stock is down ~19% in 30 days despite solid Q4 earnings, with high SRS growth and good margins. The company opened more restaurants, achieved 21% SRS, and expanded traffic by 15.6%, indicating strong customer loyalty and growth potential. Despite good operational performance, current valuation and lack of margin safety justify a sell rating, requiring near-perfect execution for future shareholder value. A stock price correction could change the rating to hold or buy, but for now, the safety margin is too thin. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Feb 18
CAVA Group: Why You Should Sell Now And Wait For A Retreat
Summary CAVA has the potential to become a household name over the long run, but its current stock valuation is extremely high. We conducted a 20-year DCF analysis on CAVA, using very generous assumptions, to determine CAVA's most bullish valuation. We used the historical financial data from Chipotle, one of the best growth stories in the fast-casual dining sector, to project CAVA's financials. Even under the most bullish scenario, CAVA's current valuation is fully valued, if not overvalued. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 21
CAVA Group: Overpriced And Overhyped (Rating Downgrade)
Summary I can't justify paying a 129x forward free cash flow multiple for a company with slowing growth. CAVA's current valuation leaves little room for upside and significant downside risk. Despite a clean balance sheet, CAVA stock's risk-reward profile doesn't work for me. Decelerating revenue growth and potential store cannibalization are key concerns. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 14
CAVA: High Valuation, Delicate Risk-Reward Balance
Summary CAVA's rapid growth and strategic expansion plans have led to a high valuation, warranting a hold rating due to a delicate risk/reward balance. Since its 2006 launch, CAVA has expanded to over 350 U.S. locations, focusing on health-conscious consumers with Mediterranean-inspired fast food. Impressive annual revenue growth driven by 73 new restaurants and a 13% increase in existing locations highlights CAVA's successful scalable model. With plans to triple store numbers by 2032, CAVA aims to challenge industry giants, reminiscent of Chipotle's growth trajectory. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 19
CAVA: Excellent Same Store Sales Growth Tempered By Ridiculous Price (Rating Upgrade)
Summary I'm upgrading CAVA to a neutral rating, driven by the stock's recent decline over the past two months and a strong Q3 earnings print. CAVA's same-restaurant sales growth accelerated to 18% y/y in Q3, substantially exceeding many fast-casual restaurant peers. The company's restaurant operating margins also rose to be in-line with Chipotle, the industry bellwether. Still, the company is hampered by an incredibly rich valuation at ~13x revenue (more than double Chipotle) and a ~100x adjusted EBITDA multiple. I'd recommend waiting for a better price. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Dec 11
CAVA Group: Insiders Deep Six Their Stock At 200x P/E -- You Should, Too
Summary CAVA Group, Inc.'s stock is overvalued with a forward P/E of 200x 2025 earnings, driven by investor exuberance despite modest growth projections and rising costs. Insider selling by top executives, including the CEO and chairman, has accelerated, signaling potential overvaluation and a warning for investors to take profits. The company's impressive revenue growth and profitability are overshadowed by slowing margin expansion and increasing labor and FBP costs, unsupported by its premium valuation. I reiterate my Sell rating on CAVA due to its unsustainable valuation and limited margin growth, despite the company's strong brand and healthy food offerings. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 19
Chipotle Has A Viable Challenger: CAVA Is Up And Coming
Summary Potential for entry into new markets underpins our "Buy" rating for CAVA Group, Inc. and our "Hold" for Chipotle Mexican Grill. While CMG has massive benefits of scale, continuing growth by CAVA will move it to a similar scale in a few years, which will cannibalize CMG sales. While CMG has largely saturated the US domestic market, CAVA has growth opportunities in a large number of states if it can educate Middle America about Mediterranean fare. CAVA operates at a similar gross margin as CMG, which speaks to a feisty, capable, challenge given CMG's overwhelming benefits of scale. That may change owing to CMG's access to food preparation technology, but that advantage will likely be of limited duration as CAVA grows the market. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Nov 13
CAVA Group: Don't Be The Last One Dancing When The Music Stops
Summary CAVA Group, Inc. is a well-managed, fast-growing quick-service restaurant with strong fundamentals, but its current valuation is excessively high and unsustainable. Despite exceptional Q3 results and significant growth potential, Cava's stock price is driven by momentum rather than fundamentals. The company's valuation at 15 times '25 sales is unjustifiable, suggesting a potential for significant losses when momentum breaks. Avoiding overvalued stocks is crucial; thus, I reiterate a “Sell” rating on Cava despite its strong operational performance. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Oct 24
CAVA Group: Unsupportable Valuation
Summary Shares of CAVA have surged to all-time highs on the back of recent strong Q2 results, which featured an acceleration in same-store sales. The company is set to report Q3 results on November 12. Watch out for slower consumer spending impacting sales growth trends. Despite a recently raised outlook, CAVA looks very expensive at >100x adjusted EBITDA. I remain at a sell rating for CAVA, as the stock sustains tremendous valuation and fundamental risk. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalyse der Geschäftsführervergütung
| Datum | Gesamtvergütung | Gehalt | Unternehmensgewinne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 19 2026 | n/a | n/a | US$62m |
| Dec 28 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$64m |
| Oct 05 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$137m |
| Jul 13 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$141m |
| Apr 20 2025 | n/a | n/a | US$142m |
| Dec 29 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$130m |
| Oct 06 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$54m |
| Jul 14 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$43m |
| Apr 21 2024 | n/a | n/a | US$29m |
| Dec 31 2023 | US$17m | US$647k | US$13m |
| Oct 01 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$8m |
| Jul 09 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$26m |
| Apr 16 2023 | n/a | n/a | -US$41m |
| Dec 25 2022 | US$3m | US$618k | -US$59m |
Vergütung im Vergleich zum Markt: BrettDie Gesamtvergütung ($USD3.86M) liegt unter dem Durchschnitt von Unternehmen ähnlicher Größe auf dem Markt US ($USD8.38M).
Entschädigung vs. Einkommen: BrettDie Bezüge der Mitarbeiter sind um mehr als 20 % gestiegen, während die Unternehmensgewinne im vergangenen Jahr um mehr als 20 % gesunken sind.
Geschäftsführer
Brett Schulman (53 yo)
15.9yrs
Amtszeit
US$3,859,478
Vergütung
Mr. Brett Schulman is Co-Founder of Cava Group, Inc. in 2010 and serves as its Chief Executive Officer and President since June 2010 and 2010 respectively. Mr. Schulman co-founded CAVA in 2010. He also ser...
Führungsteam
| Name | Position | Amtszeit | Vergütung | Eigentümerschaft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 15.9yrs | US$3.86m | 1.14% $ 104.0m | |
| Founder | no data | US$1.53m | 0.26% $ 23.6m | |
| Chief Financial Officer | 5.5yrs | US$2.30m | 0.17% $ 15.8m | |
| Chief People Officer | 6.3yrs | US$1.54m | 0.067% $ 6.1m | |
| Chief Operations Officer | less than a year | keine Daten | 0.0089% $ 810.6k | |
| Chief Accounting Officer | no data | keine Daten | 0.0026% $ 240.5k | |
| Chief Technology Officer | less than a year | keine Daten | keine Daten | |
| Chief Manufacturing Officer | 8.3yrs | keine Daten | keine Daten | |
| Senior Vice President of Finance | no data | keine Daten | keine Daten | |
| Chief Development Officer | 2.3yrs | keine Daten | keine Daten |
5.5yrs
Durchschnittliche Betriebszugehörigkeit
53yo
Durchschnittliches Alter
Erfahrenes Management: Das Managementteam von CAVA ist erfahren und erfahren (durchschnittliche Amtszeit von 5.5 Jahren).
Vorstandsmitglieder
| Name | Position | Amtszeit | Vergütung | Eigentümerschaft |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder | 16.3yrs | US$3.86m | 1.14% $ 104.0m | |
| Founder | 16.3yrs | US$1.53m | 0.26% $ 23.6m | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | US$211.85k | 0.014% $ 1.3m | |
| Chair of the Board of Directors | 7.5yrs | US$291.85k | 0.0054% $ 492.8k | |
| Independent Director | 2.9yrs | US$231.85k | 0.0054% $ 492.8k | |
| Independent Director | 4yrs | US$231.85k | 0.0033% $ 297.8k | |
| Independent Director | 7.5yrs | US$214.35k | 0.0054% $ 492.8k | |
| Independent Director | 9.6yrs | US$224.35k | 0.0011% $ 102.0k | |
| Independent Director | 6.4yrs | US$231.85k | 0.12% $ 11.1m |
7.5yrs
Durchschnittliche Betriebszugehörigkeit
62yo
Durchschnittliches Alter
Erfahrener Vorstand: CAVADie Vorstandsmitglieder gelten als erfahren (7.5 Jahre durchschnittliche Amtszeit).
Unternehmensanalyse und Finanzdaten Status
| Daten | Zuletzt aktualisiert (UTC-Zeit) |
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| Unternehmensanalyse | 2026/05/29 21:02 |
| Aktienkurs zum Tagesende | 2026/05/29 00:00 |
| Gewinne | 2026/04/19 |
| Jährliche Einnahmen | 2025/12/28 |
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| Paket | Daten | Zeitrahmen | Beispiel US-Quelle * |
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| Finanzdaten des Unternehmens | 10 Jahre |
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| Konsensschätzungen der Analysten | +3 Jahre |
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| Marktpreise | 30 Jahre |
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| Eigentümerschaft | 10 Jahre |
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| Verwaltung | 10 Jahre |
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| Wichtige Entwicklungen | 10 Jahre |
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Analysten-Quellen
CAVA Group, Inc. wird von 32 Analysten beobachtet. 24 dieser Analysten hat die Umsatz- oder Gewinnschätzungen übermittelt, die als Grundlage für unseren Bericht dienen. Die von den Analysten übermittelten Daten werden im Laufe des Tages aktualisiert.
| Analyst | Einrichtung |
|---|---|
| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |