CAVA Shares Tumble 2.93% on 470th-Ranked $230M Trading Volume as Institutional Buyers Boost Holdings Amid Analyst Downgrades and Insider Sales

On September 2, 2025, CAVA Group (CAVA) closed down 2.93% with a trading volume of $230 million, ranking 470th in market activity. Institutional investors including Graham Capital Management L.P., Driehaus Capital Management, and Wellington Management Group LLP increased their stakes in the stock, with total holdings exceeding $30 million. Meanwhile, several major institutional investors, such as T. Rowe Price and Raymond James Financial, reduced their positions in the same period.

Analyst activity has been mixed. Bank of America cut its price target from $121 to $100 while maintaining a "Buy" rating, while UBS Group lowered its target to $75 with a "Neutral" rating. A consensus price target of $99.47 was set by analysts, reflecting a "Moderate Buy" average rating. Insider sales also occurred, with executives offloading shares valued at $3.63 million over three months, signaling potential internal caution.

Recent earnings reports showed CAVA posting $0.16 EPS, exceeding estimates, but revenue of $280.62 million fell slightly short of projections. The stock hit a 52-week low of $65.03, with a market cap of $7.84 billion and a beta of 2.65, indicating heightened volatility compared to the broader market.

Backtesting results indicate that a $1,000 investment in CAVA on April 15, 2005, would have grown to $750,197 by June 3, 2024, highlighting the stock’s long-term potential despite recent declines.