NYSE$CAVA

CAVA Group Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · After market close · Investor relations

Briefing

CAVA Group reported significant revenue growth, net income improvement, and strong restaurant performance in Q4 2024.

CAVA Group reported a strong fiscal fourth quarter with revenue growth of 28.3% to $225.1 million and adjusted net income of $6.5 million. The company experienced same-restaurant sales growth of 21.2% and added 15 new locations. Operating income was $3.95 million, driven by a restaurant-level profit margin of 22.4%.

  • Revenue increased 28.3% to $225.1 million.
  • Net income was $78.6 million, including a tax benefit.
  • Adjusted net income was $6.5 million, compared to $2.0 million in Q4 FY23.
  • Restaurant-level profit margin was 22.4%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$227M

Previous: $177M+28.3%
EPS (adj)

$0.05

Previous: $0.02+150.0%
Net New CAVA Restaurant Openings

15

Previous: 19-21.1%
CAVA Restaurants

367

Previous: 309+18.8%
CAVA Restaurant-Level Profit Margin

22.4%

No prior period
Same Restaurant Sales

21.2%

Previous: 11.4%+86.0%
Capital Expenditures

-$27.7M

Previous: $31.2M-188.8%
Net Income

$78.6M

Previous: $2.05M+3736.9%
Operating Income

$7.91M

Previous: $2.85M+177.2%
Gross Profit

$36.5M

Previous: $27.5M+32.4%

Revenue & EPS history

CAVA · Revenue · Quarterly

$227M

Q4 2024+28.3%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 10 of 12 quarters(83%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

CAVA · $434M total across 1 segment · Q1 2026

  • CAVA Restaurants
    $434M

Forward guidance

CAVA Group anticipates continued growth in fiscal 2025 with plans for additional restaurant openings and same-restaurant sales growth.

Tailwinds

  • Anticipated net new restaurant openings between 62 to 66.
  • Same-restaurant sales growth projected at 6.0% to 8.0%.
  • Restaurant-level profit margin expected to range from 24.8% to 25.2%.
  • Pre-opening costs estimated at $14.0 to $15.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected between $150.0 to $157.0 million.

Headwinds

  • Potential pressure from increased food costs.
  • Incremental wage investments expected.
  • Higher depreciation and amortization costs.
  • Continued impact from competitive pressures.
  • Uncertainty in broader economic conditions.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 16 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

+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
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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