CAVA Group Past Earnings Performance
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CAVA Group has been growing earnings at an average annual rate of 85.4%, while the Hospitality industry saw earnings growing at 35.4% annually. Revenues have been growing at an average rate of 24.8% per year. CAVA Group's return on equity is 8.2%, and it has net margins of 5.4%.
Key information
85.44%
Earnings growth rate
115.50%
EPS growth rate
| Hospitality Industry Growth | 19.52% |
| Revenue growth rate | 24.84% |
| Return on equity | 8.18% |
| Net Margin | 5.40% |
| Last Earnings Update | 28 Dec 2025 |
Recent past performance updates
Recent updates
CAVA: In A Precarious Spot As Company Banks On 2026 Rebound
Feb 25
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.Subdued Growth No Barrier To CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) With Shares Advancing 26%
Jan 07
CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Shares May Have Slumped 26% But Getting In Cheap Is Still Unlikely
Nov 14Some CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) Shareholders Look For Exit As Shares Take 25% Pounding
Aug 22Earnings Beat: CAVA Group, Inc. Just Beat Analyst Forecasts, And Analysts Have Been Updating Their Models
Aug 15CAVA Group: Significantly Overvalued Amid Declining Consumer Food Spending Outlook
Apr 01CAVA Group's Q4 Earnings Aren't Enough To Support A Buy Rating
Feb 26CAVA Group: Why You Should Sell Now And Wait For A Retreat
Feb 18CAVA Group: Overpriced And Overhyped (Rating Downgrade)
Jan 21CAVA: High Valuation, Delicate Risk-Reward Balance
Jan 14CAVA: Excellent Same Store Sales Growth Tempered By Ridiculous Price (Rating Upgrade)
Dec 19CAVA Group: Insiders Deep Six Their Stock At 200x P/E -- You Should, Too
Dec 11Chipotle Has A Viable Challenger: CAVA Is Up And Coming
Nov 19CAVA Group: Don't Be The Last One Dancing When The Music Stops
Nov 13CAVA Group: Unsupportable Valuation
Oct 24CAVA Group: An Hypothetical Becoming-Chipotle Scenario Reveals Overvaluation (Rating Downgrade)
Sep 23
Expanding Markets And Innovating Menus Fuel Revenue Surge
CAVA's unique Mediterranean offerings and successful menu innovations like grilled steak are attracting more customers and contributing to revenue growth.Revenue & Expenses Breakdown
How CAVA Group makes and spends money. Based on latest reported earnings, on an LTM basis.
Earnings and Revenue History
| Date | Revenue | Earnings | G+A Expenses | R&D Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Dec 25 | 1,180 | 64 | 157 | 0 |
| 05 Oct 25 | 1,132 | 137 | 151 | 0 |
| 13 Jul 25 | 1,084 | 141 | 147 | 0 |
| 20 Apr 25 | 1,037 | 142 | 141 | 0 |
| 29 Dec 24 | 964 | 130 | 133 | 0 |
| 06 Oct 24 | 913 | 54 | 128 | 0 |
| 14 Jul 24 | 845 | 43 | 124 | 0 |
| 21 Apr 24 | 785 | 29 | 118 | 0 |
| 31 Dec 23 | 729 | 13 | 117 | 0 |
| 01 Oct 23 | 681 | -8 | 111 | 0 |
| 09 Jul 23 | 645 | -26 | 105 | 0 |
| 16 Apr 23 | 608 | -41 | 100 | 0 |
| 25 Dec 22 | 564 | -59 | 89 | 0 |
| 02 Oct 22 | 551 | -61 | 86 | 0 |
| 26 Dec 21 | 500 | -37 | 73 | 0 |
Quality Earnings: CAVA has high quality earnings.
Growing Profit Margin: CAVA's current net profit margins (5.4%) are lower than last year (13.4%).
Free Cash Flow vs Earnings Analysis
Past Earnings Growth Analysis
Earnings Trend: CAVA's earnings have grown significantly by 85.4% per year over the past 5 years.
Accelerating Growth: CAVA's has had negative earnings growth over the past year, so it can't be compared to its 5-year average.
Earnings vs Industry: CAVA had negative earnings growth (-50.7%) over the past year, making it difficult to compare to the Hospitality industry average (6.9%).
Return on Equity
High ROE: CAVA's Return on Equity (8.2%) is considered low.
Return on Assets
Return on Capital Employed
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Company Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/03/17 11:35 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/03/17 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/12/28 |
Data Sources
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
CAVA Group, Inc. is covered by 29 analysts. 22 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| David Tarantino | Baird |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |
| Jeffrey Bernstein | Barclays |