CAVA Stock News Today (Nov 8, 2025): Guidance Cut Fallout, Analyst Target Resets, and What’s Next for CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA)

8 November 2025

Weekend wrap‑ups keep pressure on sentiment. Fresh Saturday coverage from Simply Wall St reiterated that CAVA shares are lower after the company trimmed its 2025 outlook and guided margins slightly down amid cost pressures. The write‑up frames the stock’s slide in the context of slower same‑store sales and rising input costs. ^[1]
No new company press release today. CAVA’s investor relations page shows the latest news remains the Nov. 4 third‑quarter report and webcast; there were no new filings or releases on Nov. 8. ^[2]

This week at a glance: why CAVA is in the headlines

Q3 results and a guidance cut. On Tuesday, CAVA reported Q3 revenue of $289.8 million (+20% YoY), same‑restaurant sales +1.9%, 17 net new openings (total 415 units), and a 24.6% restaurant‑level margin. Management lowered full‑year 2025 outlook to 3%–4% same‑restaurant sales growth (from 4%–6%) and trimmed its restaurant‑level margin and adjusted EBITDA ranges. ^[3]
Why the pullback? CAVA cited softer demand among 25–35‑year‑old diners and higher costs (including tariff‑linked food and packaging). CFO Tricia Tolivar told Reuters younger consumers are tightening budgets as rents, student‑loan payments and unemployment bite. ^[4]
No “discount war,” for now. Even as rivals lean harder on value deals, management has said it’s wary of broad discounting that could dilute the brand; instead, it’s focusing on perceived value, loyalty, and menu innovation. ^[5]
Sector context: It isn’t just CAVA. New reporting this weekend highlights that “bowl” concepts—including Chipotle and Sweetgreen—are seeing fewer visits from Gen Z and millennial guests as household budgets tighten, shifting some traffic to lower‑priced options. ^[6]

Analyst moves since the print

RBC Capital: Outperform; PT cut to $70 (from $80), citing macro headwinds and softer Q4 trends. ^[7]
Morgan Stanley: Equal‑Weight; PT to $86 (from $95) after the outlook reset. ^[8]
TD Cowen: Buy; PT to $67 (from $80). ^[9]

These updates follow earlier, more bullish initiations earlier in the year, underscoring how quickly sentiment has cooled as traffic moderates. ^[10]

By the numbers — Q3 FY2025 (company reported)

Revenue:$289.8M (+20% YoY)
Same‑restaurant sales:+1.9%
Net new restaurants:17 (total 415)
Restaurant‑level profit margin:24.6%
AUV:$2.9M
Digital revenue mix:37.6%
Net income:$14.7M
FY2025 guidance (updated Nov. 4): SSS 3%–4%; restaurant‑level margin 24.4%–24.8%; adjusted EBITDA $148M–$152M; pre‑opening costs $18M–$19M. ^[11]

What to watch next

Traffic vs. price/mix: Management said Q3 traffic was roughly flat, with price/mix doing more of the work. Watch whether experiences, loyalty perks and premium proteins (e.g., chicken shawarma, steak) can lift frequency without resorting to heavy discounting. ^[12]
Cost line stability: Tariff‑related and delivery/insurance costs pressured Q3 margins; any easing here (or menu/packaging tweaks) could support the full‑year restaurant‑level margin range. ^[13]
Unit growth cadence: The plan still calls for 68–70 net openings in 2025; execution and new‑store productivity (management says >100%) remain key to long‑term AUV and EBITDA targets. ^[14]

Quick take

CAVA’s long runway (415 units vs. a national whitespace) remains intact, but near‑term comps are caught in a consumer downdraft affecting much of fast casual. Management’s choice to protect brand equity—rather than chase discount traffic—means investors will be watching Q4 trends closely to see if loyalty, menu news and operational tweaks can re‑accelerate visits without sacrificing margins. ^[15]

Sources & further reading

Company press release and outlook tables (Nov. 4, 2025). ^[16]
Reuters: CAVA cuts FY SSS/margin outlook; CFO cites 25–35 cohort pressure, tariffs. ^[17]
Restaurant Business / MarketWatch: Management’s stance on discounting amid intense value promotions. ^[18]
Business Insider: Younger diners pull back across “bowl” concepts. ^[19]
Analyst resets: RBC ($70), MS ($86), TD Cowen ($67). ^[20]

Disclosure: This article is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research.

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References

1. simplywall.st, 2. investor.cava.com, 3. s202.q4cdn.com, 4. www.reuters.com, 5. restaurantbusinessonline.com, 6. www.businessinsider.com, 7. www.investing.com, 8. www.investing.com, 9. www.marketbeat.com, 10. www.investopedia.com, 11. s202.q4cdn.com, 12. s202.q4cdn.com, 13. www.reuters.com, 14. s202.q4cdn.com, 15. www.businessinsider.com, 16. s202.q4cdn.com, 17. www.reuters.com, 18. restaurantbusinessonline.com, 19. www.businessinsider.com, 20. www.investing.com

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CAVA Stock News Today (Nov 8, 2025): Guidance Cut Fallout, Analyst Target Resets, and What’s Next for CAVA Group (NYSE: CAVA)

This week at a glance: why CAVA is in the headlines

Analyst moves since the print

By the numbers — Q3 FY2025 (company reported)

What to watch next