CAVA Group is trading 17.83% up today at $71.65 after its August 11, 2026, Q2 earnings beat.

  • Revenue reached $365.4 million versus approximately $360.1 million expected; EPS was $0.19 versus $0.18 expected. Same-restaurant sales grew 9.0%, supported by 5.3% guest-traffic growth.
  • Management reaffirmed 2026 guidance, including 75–77 net new restaurants and adjusted EBITDA of $181–$191 million.
  • Shares rose sharply after the report, with coverage attributing the reaction to strong operating performance; restaurant-level margin compression to 25.7% remains a counterpoint.