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We don't expect much movement either direction until inflation reports begin to hit the tape Wednesday morning.

CAVA Group Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) reports second-quarter earnings after the bell today, with the call at 5 p.m. ET. Analysts expect earnings of about 18 cents per share, up from 16 cents in the year-ago period, on revenue of roughly $360...

According to the latest economic reading, America’s GDP growth slowed to 1.5% in Q2 from 2.1% in Q1. Meanwhile, headline PCE inflation remained elevated at 3.7% year over year in June, while core PCE inflation stood at 3.3%. Although America’s consumer spending ticked up a little in Q2, it came at the expense of savings. […]

JACK's Q3 results are likely to benefit from value offerings, premium menu innovation and digital initiatives, offset by beef inflation and restaurant closures.

The state, which has been at the center of the biggest cyclospora outbreak in the U.S., said this week that the number new cases of cyclosporiasis has fallen.

Dutch Bros (BROS) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +13.79% and +5.08%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?

Shares plunged 10% after reports tied a food-safety issue to produce at multiple locations, on Aug. 4, 2026.

McDonald's heads into Q2 earnings with value meals, menu innovation and digital campaigns in focus as investors watch for sales and profit growth.

18 That's the number of U.S. IPOs of restaurants since 2017, including Sweetgreen, Cava Group and Krispy Kreme, according to Dealogic. Cava’s shares have at times outperformed the S&P 500 since its offering, while those of Sweetgreen and Krispy Kreme have declined.

The sandwich chain is going public on Thursday. It will test the appetite of investors after blockbuster debuts like Elon Musk’s SpaceX.

Private equity backer Blackstone is betting on the sandwich chain, but high-profile listings have delivered mixed results for everyday investors this year.

Chipotle's own management spent billions buying back stock at prices well above where shares trade today, and Wall Street analysts see a 43% bounce ahead of this week's earnings report. The question is whether a traffic slump will overshadow the bull case or set up the buying opportunity of the year.

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Pre-Market Stock Futures: Futures are trading higher after a nice bounce-back day for Wall Street, as a tepid June consumer price index report, combined with the President dropping the big Strait of Hormuz tolls, brought buyers back to the table. When the final bell rang, all of the major indices finished the day higher. The ... Here Are Wednesday’s Top Wall Street Analyst Research Calls: Allstate, AMC Entertainment, Boeing, CAVA Group, Check Point Software, Digital Realty Trust, FedEx, IBM, UPS

Recent Stock Weakness and Earnings Anticipation CAVA Group (CAVA) has recently seen its stock decline and lag the broader market and its sector, as investors turn attention to the company’s upcoming earnings report and what it may imply for future performance. See our latest analysis for CAVA Group. At a share price of $69.74, CAVA Group’s short term momentum has cooled, with the share price down 3.02% over one day and 11.14% over seven days. Its year to date share price return of 15.18%...

Jersey Mike's profits shot up last year, though the sandwich chain said that sales growth has been mixed in recent months as it gears up for a potential public offering this year. The New Jersey-based sub sandwich maker said Thursday in its initial registration filing that net income jumped to $55 million in its 2025 fiscal year, up from $5 million the year before, due to more royalties and lower founder-related discretionary expenses. New marketing and a chicken salad offering have helped in June, the chain said.

CAVA's rapid expansion and Chipotle's robust margins set the stage for a compelling matchup in growth, profitability, and risk.

CAVA is growing fast with strong financials, while Chipotle boasts global scale and profitability. See how their fundamentals stack up for investors.

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Cava CEO Brett Schulman goes one on one with Yahoo Finance executive editor Brian Sozzi.

CAVA reported a positive first quarter, exceeding Wall Street’s expectations for both revenue and adjusted earnings. Management attributed the strong results primarily to higher guest traffic, the success of new restaurant openings, and disciplined menu innovation such as the return of the roasted white sweet potato. CEO Brett Schulman highlighted the company’s focus on “making Mediterranean cuisine accessible to communities across the country,” citing a deliberate strategy to maintain value for

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) ...

CAVA stock surged after the company posted strong Q1 earnings, raised guidance, and delivered impressive same-store sales growth despite valuation concerns

Strong traffic growth and higher guidance reinforced confidence

On May 20, 2026, Nvidia’s pre-earnings rally helped power a broader rebound as easing yields and oil prices calmed recent market jitters.

Cava stock jumped on Wednesday after the fast-growing Mediterranean chain posted stronger-than-expected sales, traffic and earnings growth. Cava Group revenue growth was the fastest since the third quarter of 2024, while same-store sales growth was the best in a year. Restaurant Dive said that Cava's traffic and sales trends "far outpaced its fast casual rivals," noting that Sweetgreen and Wingstop posted some of their worst-ever comparable-store sales gains in Q1.

The Mediterranean fast-casual chain posted same-restaurant sales growth of 9.7%, lifted by a 6.8% rise in guest traffic

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Wednesday ahead of the Fed minutes. Nvidia stock rallied ahead of earnings.

June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are trending up +0.69% this morning as sentiment improved after Treasury yields retreated from multiyear highs, with attention now turning to an earnings report from chip giant Nvidia.

Cava Group Inc (CAVA) reports a 32.2% revenue increase and successful restaurant expansion, despite facing cost challenges.