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CAVA's CavaCore, Current and Digital Kitchens aim to fuel unit growth to 750 stores - while delivery mix and salmon rollout pressure costs.

CAVA at 5.15x sales trades above peers, backed by a beat-and-raise FY26 outlook and $75 target. Yet salmon rollout and energy costs threaten margins.

CAVA raises FY26 outlook as traffic-led same-store sales jump 9.7%, digital mix nears 40% and new-store openings stay on pace.

The chain will post a text-to-win code on X as part of an effort inspired by separate achievements from the New York Knicks and San Antonio Spurs.

Mid-Day Stocks: Stocks are trading lower on Wednesday, as oil and yields move higher. Once again, it was “Welcome back, my friends to the show that never ends.” On cue, the never-say-die stock market shook off early worries and all the major indices closed higher on Tuesday. Like the proverbial broken record, the S&P 500 ... Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Boyd Gaming, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Conagra, Dollar General, MGM Resorts International, Omnicom Group, Yum! Bra

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) narrative is not likely to change quickly and its sales drivers are les

Yum! Brands upgraded, Chipotle downgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley has upgraded Yum Brands to Overweight from Equal-weight while downgrading Chipotle Mexican Grill to Equal-weight, arguing that the fast-food giant offers a more attractive combination of growth, value positioning, and technology-driven upside in an increasingly cautious consumer environment.

Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Chipotle (CMG). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.

While Chipotle Mexican Grill has underperformed relative to its peers over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a moderately optimistic outlook on the stock’s prospects.

CAVA's 6.8% traffic growth and 9.7% same-restaurant sales gain highlight demand strength as peers face softer spending and mixed traffic trends.

Wall Street is overwhelmingly bullish on the stocks in this article, with price targets suggesting significant upside potential. However, it’s worth remembering that analysts rarely issue sell ratings, partly because their firms often seek other business from the same companies they cover.

Fast food has become more of a luxury for U.S. consumers in recent years, as menu prices have continued to climb amid inflation. The average restaurant menu prices increased by 31% between February 2020 and April 2025, according to Bureau of Labor Statistics data analyzed by the National ...

The consumer discretionary sector is split. While McKinsey reports that up to 50% of consumers are cutting big-ticket retail like apparel, the broader slowdown is partially masked by a classic substitution effect: consumers priced out of major luxuries are redirecting cash into affordable, small premium indulgences. [1.

The capital will be used to support the fast-casual Mexican chain’s continued expansion

Can DRI's market share gains, LongHorn momentum and restaurant expansion keep driving the stock higher?

Most people buy stocks the way they buy umbrellas. They want one when it is already raining and forget it the moment the sun comes out. The crowd chases what is hot and runs from what is cold, which is usually the opposite of what builds wealth over time. For about two years, one of America's most ...

Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) closed at $31.86 in the latest trading session, marking a -1.73% move from the prior day.

Earlier this week, Sweetgreen, Inc. appointed former Chipotle executive Cindy Olsen as its first SVP, Chief Strategy Officer, reporting directly to CEO Jonathan Neman to oversee corporate strategy and strategic communications in support of the Sweet Growth Transformation Plan. Her blend of restaurant-operator experience and nearly two decades as a consumer-sector equity analyst gives Sweetgreen an unusual combination of insider execution expertise and investor-style discipline at the center...

Chipotle (CMG) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock? We take a look at earnings estimates for some clues.

McDonald's has underperformed the broader consumer discretionary space over the past year, but analysts are fairly upbeat about its future prospects.

Lately, menu innovation has become a major priority for Chipotle. At the close of its fiscal year 2025, the restaurant chain reported a 1.7% decrease in same-store sales, indicating a decline in overall foot traffic. In an effort to win customers back, the chain launched its Recipe for Growth ...

Curt Garner, chief strategy and technology officer at the chain, explains how a “Summer of Extras” effort builds on and gamifies its rewards program.

Although Chipotle Mexican Grill has underperformed the broader market over the past year, Wall Street analysts maintain a bullish outlook on the stock’s prospects.

Chipotle built its brand on the idea that better ingredients justify a higher price. A burrito bowl that costs twice as much as a fast-food combo is a reasonable trade if the quality gap is visible. Now Chipotle is testing something that looks very different from that playbook. And the chain it is ...

Cindy Olsen is among several former Chipotle executives to make the jump to fast-casual rival Sweetgreen

Chipotle Mexican Grill stock: recent performance snapshot Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) has drawn investor attention after a period of weaker share performance, with the stock down 4% over the past month and 12% over the past 3 months. Over the past year, Chipotle’s total return has declined 35%, while the year to date move is down 12%. This pullback provides context for how investors may now view its current earnings and growth profile. See our latest analysis for Chipotle Mexican Grill. With...

In a newly created role, Cindy Olsen will help oversee the beleaguered chain's turnaround strategy after it posted the worst sales decline since going public.

In fast-casual restaurants right now, there is one number every analyst is hunting for, and almost nobody is producing it. That number is positive guest traffic. Sweetgreen (SG) posted an 11.2% traffic decline in the first quarter of 2026, per its first-quarter 2026 earnings release. Chipotle (CMG) ...

Can MCD protect franchisee margins as beef inflation, energy costs and value pricing pressure restaurant economics?