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May 19, 2026 4:40 PM

Cava Beats Q1 Estimates, Raises FY26 Outlook, Shares Climb

Mediterranean fast-casual restaurant chain CAVA Group Inc (NYSE:CAVA) reported financial results for the first quarter after the market close on Tuesday. Here’s a look at the key details from the print.

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CAVA Q1 Earnings Highlights

Cava posted first-quarter revenue of $438.27 million, beating the consensus estimate of $411.25 million, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported adjusted earnings of 20 cents per share, beating analyst estimates of 17 cents per share.

Total revenue was up 32.2% year-over-year on same restaurant sales growth of 9.7%, primarily driven by guest traffic growth of 6.8%.

The company opened 20 new restaurants during the first quarter, bringing ...