CAVA Shares Surge in Volume to Rank 22nd as Stock Tumbles 16.6% Amid Revised Outlook

On August 13, 2025, CAVA Group (CAVA) traded with a volume of $2.91 billion, a 190.08% surge from the prior day, ranking 22nd in market activity. The stock closed down 16.63%, reflecting investor concerns over recent operational updates.

The Mediterranean-themed fast-casual chain reported second-quarter same-restaurant sales growth of 2.1% year-over-year, below the 6.25% forecast by analysts. Revenue rose 20% to $280.6 million, yet still fell short of expectations. CFO Tricia Tolivar attributed the slowdown to a "fluid macroeconomic environment" creating uncertainty for consumers, with sales decelerating in June due to the timing of last year’s steak menu launch. The company revised its full-year same-restaurant sales growth outlook to 4.0%-6.0%, down from the prior 6.0%-8.0% range.

CEO Brett Schulman highlighted ongoing challenges from shifting economic conditions, including fluctuating tariff policies, which he described as creating a "fog" for consumer decision-making. Despite adjusted earnings per share of $0.16 exceeding estimates, the stock has lost nearly 25% of its value in 2025, with analysts noting the stock’s previous outperformance in Q1 (10.8% same-store sales growth) followed by alignment with industry averages in Q2.

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