CAVA Shares Sink 0.97% Amid 34.61% Volume Surge to $200M Ranking 478th in Market Activity

On August 29, 2025, CAVA Group (CAVA) closed with a 0.97% decline, trading at $67.55. The stock saw a 34.61% surge in trading volume to $200 million, ranking 478th in market activity. Institutional investor Champlain Investment Partners LLC increased its stake, acquiring 648,935 shares valued at $56.07 million, representing 0.56% ownership. This followed mixed quarterly earnings, with CAVA reporting $0.16 EPS (exceeding estimates) and $280.62 million in revenue (slightly below forecasts).

Insider activity added pressure, as Theodoros Xenohristos and CFO Tricia K. Tolivar sold shares totaling $594,290.20, reducing their holdings by 0.87% and 2.01%, respectively. Over 90 days, insiders sold 48,360 shares worth $3.63 million. Analyst sentiment remains divided, with UBS and Barclays lowering price targets to $75 and $74, respectively, while Melius and CFA Research maintained “hold” and “strong-buy” ratings. The stock now faces a “Moderate Buy” consensus with a $99.47 average target.

Performance metrics highlight CAVA’s underperformance versus the S&P 500. Year-to-date, the stock fell 40.12%, compared to the index’s 9.84% gain. Over one year, it lost 39.07% versus the S&P’s 15.53% rise. However, three-year returns remain positive at 60.83%, matching the S&P 500’s 60.28% growth. The company’s expansion into new markets and focus on tech-driven operations continue to shape long-term investor outlooks.