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Cava Cava Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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CAVA's earnings show strong revenue growth driven by traffic and new store openings, with digital sales approaching 40% of total revenue. The company raised guidance, indicating positive momentum. No direct commodity or supply chain disruption; impact is company-specific and sector-level for fast-casual dining.

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  • CAVA Q1 2026 revenue $434.4M, +32.2% YoY
  • Same-restaurant sales +9.7%, traffic +6.8%
  • 20 new restaurants opened, total 459
  • Adjusted EBITDA $61.7M, +37.6% YoY
  • Full-year guidance raised: 75-77 new restaurants, same-restaurant sales +4.5%-6.5%
Sector verdictCONSUMER_DISCRETIONARYFlatmagnitude 1/3 Β· confidence 3/5

CAVA's Q1 results indicate flat impact on fast-casual restaurant meals in the short term, with a 1-2% potential sector valuation change.

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