NYSE$CAVA

CAVA Group Inc · Q2 2026 earnings

Q2 2026 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

CAVA Group Inc reported strong Q2 2026 results with revenue growth of 31% year-over-year driven by new restaurant openings and same-store sales gains.

CAVA Group Inc achieved revenue of $368.4 million for the twelve weeks ended July 12, 2026, up 31.3% from the prior year, with net income rising to $23.0 million. The company opened 17 net new restaurants, bringing the total to 476, while same restaurant sales grew 9.0%. Restaurant-level profit margin was 25.7% amid continued expansion and operational investments.

  • Revenue reached $368.4 million, a 31.3% increase year-over-year, fueled by 94 net new restaurants and 9.0% same restaurant sales growth.
  • Net income increased 25.3% to $23.0 million, with diluted EPS at $0.19.
  • CAVA Restaurant-Level Profit Margin stood at 25.7%, supported by strong guest traffic and pricing.
  • Digital revenue mix improved to 39.0%, reflecting continued adoption of app and delivery channels.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$368M

Previous: $281M+31.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.20

Previous: $13.00-98.5%
Net New Restaurant Openings

17

Previous: 16+6.3%
Number of Restaurants

476

Previous: 398+19.6%
Restaurant-Level Profit Margin

25.7%

No prior period
Digital Revenue Mix

39.0%

No prior period
Average Unit Volume

$3.09M

Previous: $2.94M+5.1%
Same Restaurant Sales Growth

9.0%

Previous: 2.1%+328.6%
Net Income

$23M

Previous: $18.4M+25.3%
Operating Income

$26.8M

Previous: $19.6M+36.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$323M

No prior period
Total Assets

$1.5B

No prior period

Revenue & EPS history

CAVA · Revenue · Quarterly

$368M

Q2 2026+31.3%vs Q2 2025
Beat estimate in 11 of 13 quarters(85%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

CAVA · $365M total across 1 segment · Q2 2026

  • CAVA Restaurants
    $365M

Forward guidance

No explicit quantitative guidance provided in the filing.

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 16 quarterly earnings reports

Historical avg

+2.0%

Avg return

Earnings day

-1.0%

Avg return

5 days after

-0.4%

Avg return

30 days after

41%

7 / 17 earnings

Positive

+26.4%

Q4 2025

Best reaction

-16.7%

Q2 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q2 2026
Q1 2026+2.9%+2.9%+13.9%
Q4 2025+26.4%+15.8%+11.2%
Q3 2025-2.3%-3.9%+3.2%
Q2 2025-16.7%-17.4%-24.7%
Q1 2025-2.6%-15.5%-24.7%
Q4 2024-0.3%-11.7%-13.5%
Q3 2024-0.3%-4.3%-15.2%
Q2 2024+18.6%+14.8%+25.2%
Q1 2023+13.0%+6.8%+12.6%
Q1 2024+6.3%+11.6%+10.4%
Q4 2021+12.7%+15.4%+38.7%
Q4 2023+11.1%+14.3%+35.6%
Q3 2022-6.4%-6.9%-4.3%
Q3 2023-9.0%-9.1%-2.5%
Q4 2022-8.7%-10.1%-23.6%
Q2 2022-8.7%-10.1%-23.6%
Q2 2023-1.9%-9.9%-24.6%
Q1 2022

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