NYSE$SHAK

Shake Shack Inc · Q4 2024 earnings

Q4 2024 earnings · · Before market open · Investor relations

Briefing

Shake Shack reported strong revenue growth in Q4 2024, with system-wide sales increasing by 13.3% and same-store sales up 4.3%.

Shake Shack delivered a strong fourth quarter with revenue reaching $328.7 million, a 14.8% increase year-over-year. System-wide sales grew 13.3%, and same-store sales improved by 4.3%. The company achieved net income of $9.3 million and an adjusted EPS of $0.26, reflecting operational efficiency and expansion efforts.

  • Total revenue increased by 14.8% year-over-year to $328.7 million.
  • System-wide sales rose 13.3% to $500.7 million.
  • Same-store sales improved by 4.3% compared to Q4 2023.
  • Operating income reached $10.2 million, reflecting improved profitability.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$329M

Previous: $286M+14.8%
EPS (adj)

$0.26

Previous: $0.02+1200.0%
Restaurant-Level Profit

$71.9M

No prior period
Restaurant-Level Profit Margin

22.7%

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA

$46.7M

No prior period
Adjusted EBITDA Margin

14.2%

No prior period
Capital Expenditures

-$34.7M

Previous: -$33.1M-4.7%
Net Income

$8.71M

Previous: $6.8M+28.2%
Operating Income

$10.2M

Previous: -$1.3M+888.4%
Gross Profit

$155M

Previous: $22.1M+602.2%

Revenue & EPS history

Shake Shack · Revenue · Quarterly

$329M

Q4 2024+14.8%vs Q4 2023
Beat estimate in 7 of 15 quarters(47%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Shake Shack · $265M total across 1 segment · Q3 2023

  • Shack sales
    $265M+20.7%

Forward guidance

Shake Shack expects continued revenue growth and expansion but remains cautious about rising operational costs and economic uncertainties.

Tailwinds

  • Strong system-wide sales momentum.
  • Planned expansion of company-operated and licensed locations.
  • Operational efficiencies expected to improve margins.
  • Growth in digital and delivery sales channels.
  • Continued investment in brand and customer experience.

Headwinds

  • Potential inflationary pressures on food and labor costs.
  • Economic uncertainty affecting discretionary spending.
  • Competition in the fast-casual dining sector remains high.
  • Fluctuations in real estate and lease costs could impact expansion plans.
  • Regulatory changes may lead to increased compliance costs.

Historical earnings impact

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

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2024

Historical avgQ4 2024

-0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

-0.8%

Avg return

5 days after

+0.8%

Avg return

30 days after

45%

22 / 49 earnings

Positive

+25.9%

Q4 2023

Best reaction

-28.6%

Q1 2026

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q1 2026-28.6%-31.8%-45.8%
Q4 2025+6.4%+4.3%-11.7%
Q3 2025+1.6%+5.2%-2.6%
Q1 2025+1.1%+12.5%+47.9%
Q4 2024+11.1%-0.5%-18.5%
Q3 2024+7.1%+8.7%+17.7%
Q2 2024+10.1%+13.3%+13.5%
Q1 2024+4.0%+1.8%-8.2%
Q4 2023+25.9%+25.0%+32.8%
Q3 2023+3.9%+1.0%+7.7%
Q2 2023+5.2%+5.3%-6.6%
Q1 2023+24.1%+24.9%+29.9%
Q4 2022-6.3%-5.6%-6.4%
Q3 2022-9.5%-12.1%+0.0%
Q2 2022-5.3%-9.8%-14.6%
Q1 2022-8.7%-19.9%-20.8%
Q4 2021-8.5%-15.9%-13.0%
Q3 2021+19.9%+10.5%-8.0%
Q2 2021-2.0%-0.5%-7.4%
Q1 2021-15.8%-15.3%-16.0%
Q4 2020-5.5%-3.1%-8.2%
Q3 2020+2.0%+1.8%+24.9%
Q2 2020-11.5%-7.8%+23.0%
Q1 2020-4.8%+6.4%+7.6%
Q4 2019-15.7%-20.5%-41.9%
Q3 2019-19.3%-25.0%-27.4%
Q2 2019+15.2%+17.8%+38.9%
Q1 2019-1.3%-6.2%+0.6%
Q4 2018-0.8%-0.8%+6.0%
Q3 2018-10.8%-5.3%+5.0%
Q2 2018-9.4%-9.2%-2.8%
Q1 2018+18.3%+25.5%+27.2%
Q4 2017-4.1%-5.9%+3.5%
Q3 2017-5.4%-4.0%+7.5%
Q2 2017-6.3%-2.6%-7.5%
Q1 2017+6.3%+7.9%+11.0%
Q4 2016-1.8%-10.2%-6.8%
Q3 2016+13.1%+17.3%+17.0%
Q2 2016-7.8%-9.5%-17.4%
Q1 2016+9.6%
Q4 2013+7.0%
Q4 2015-11.3%
Q3 2014-5.0%
Q3 2015+2.2%
Q2 2014-4.3%
Q2 2015-4.3%
Q1 2014+10.7%
Q1 2015-0.2%
Q4 2014+4.4%
Q3 2013
Q2 2013
Q1 2013

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