CAVA Shares Jump Nearly 10% After-Hours on Q4 Beat, In-Line 2026 Outlook

CAVA Group shares rose nearly 10% in after-hours trading after the Mediterranean restaurant chain reported fourth-quarter results that beat analyst expectations.

Adjusted earnings were $0.04 per share, compared with consensus estimates of $0.03 per share. Revenue totaled $272.8 million, above the $268.04 million estimate.

Same-store sales increased 0.5% for the quarter, ahead of forecasts for a decline.

For full fiscal year 2026, CAVA issued an outlook in line with Wall Street expectations. The company expects adjusted core profit (EBITDA) of $176 million to $184 million. It also projects same-restaurant sales growth of 3% to 5%.