🔴 CAVA is trading 4.4% down today on slowing sales growth and declining restaurant traffic

CAVA is trading 4.4% down at $68.77 as investors react to slowing same-store sales growth and a 2% decline in restaurant traffic.

• The drop in traffic and decelerating comps have raised questions regarding the company's premium valuation and aggressive expansion pace.
• Sentiment remains fragile following prior guidance cuts and broader valuation compression across the fast-casual restaurant sector due to cautious consumer demand.