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CAVA posts 21.2% Q4 revenue growth but warns of margin pressure and downgrades stock to Sell.

Analyst Insights
28 Mar 2026
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CAVA Group reported strong Q4 results with 21.2% revenue growth and positive same-restaurant sales, outperforming peers despite tough market conditions. However, rising costs and slower comparable sales growth are causing margin contraction, with restaurant-level margins at 21.4%. The company forecasts 74-76 new openings and 3%-5% same-restaurant sales growth in 2026, but expects further margin decline and slower EBITDA growth compared to revenue. Despite operational strength, CAVA's high valuation at 51 times 2026 EBITDA poses significant downside risk, leading to a stock downgrade to Sell and recommendation to exit current holdings.

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