Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK – Get Free Report) posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday. The company reported $0.43 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.12, FiscalAI reports. The firm had revenue of $417.62 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $417.18 million. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 9.62% and a net margin of 2.76%.The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 17.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.44 EPS.
Here are the key takeaways from Shake Shack’s conference call:
- Sales and traffic remained resilient: Q2 revenue increased 17.2% to $417.6 million, same-Shack sales rose 3.5% with traffic up 2.0%, and the company extended its streak to 22 consecutive quarters of positive comparable sales.
- Digital engagement and unit growth continued to support expansion. Comparable app sales grew nearly 30%, digital sales reached approximately 41% of the mix, and Shake Shack opened a record 16 company-operated locations in Q2 while maintaining its target of 60–65 openings for 2026.
- Beef inflation pressured profitability. Restaurant-level margin declined 90 basis points to 23.0%, with beef costs up in the mid-teens; management expects elevated beef, labor, distribution, and operating costs to continue weighing on margins in the second half.
- Full-year adjusted EBITDA and net income are expected at the low end of their guidance ranges due to persistent cost pressures, despite stronger-than-expected revenue and traffic momentum. The company also plans to stop providing quarterly guidance and is reviewing its longer-term margin targets.
- Shake Shack plans to launch its loyalty platform in 2026, but management cautioned that it is expected to have limited revenue impact this year as the company tests and refines the program.
Shake Shack Trading Up 8.6%
Shares of Shake Shack stock traded up $5.72 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $71.94. 5,880,458 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,882,312. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $58.15 and a 200-day moving average price of $78.42. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.08 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 73.24, a P/E/G ratio of 5.15 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a quick ratio of 1.66, a current ratio of 1.69 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45. Shake Shack has a twelve month low of $51.60 and a twelve month high of $114.84.
Insider Transactions at Shake Shack
Institutional Investors Weigh In On Shake Shack
Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the company. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. lifted its holdings in Shake Shack by 4.5% during the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,627 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,995,000 after acquiring an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp lifted its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 4,210.3% during the 1st quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,500 shares of the company’s stock valued at $220,000 after purchasing an additional 2,442 shares in the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the 1st quarter valued at about $219,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Shake Shack in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $26,000. Finally, Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. grew its position in shares of Shake Shack by 159.7% in the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 748 shares of the company’s stock valued at $105,000 after purchasing an additional 460 shares during the period. 86.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Trending Headlines about Shake Shack
Here are the key news stories impacting Shake Shack this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Shake Shack reported second-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.43 per share, beating the $0.31 analyst consensus by $0.12. The result was slightly below $0.44 per share a year earlier, but the substantial forecast beat likely supported the stock. Shake Shack Q2 Earnings Beat Estimates
- Positive Sentiment: Revenue rose 17.2% year over year to $417.62 million, narrowly exceeding the $417.18 million consensus estimate. The growth indicates continued momentum from menu initiatives, digital sales and new restaurant openings. Shake Shack Earnings Results
- Positive Sentiment: Management issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of approximately $1.6 billion to $1.7 billion, with the midpoint broadly ahead of the $1.6 billion analyst estimate. This suggests management remains confident in the company’s expansion and sales trajectory. Shake Shack Announces Second Quarter 2026 Financial Results
- Neutral Sentiment: Shake Shack is preparing to open a location at The Village retail center in Elk Grove, California. The opening adds to the company’s expansion pipeline but is unlikely to materially affect near-term valuation. Shake Shack Opening in Elk Grove
- Negative Sentiment: Higher operating expenses caused profit to slip despite strong sales growth. The 2.76% net margin and year-over-year EPS decline underscore ongoing cost pressures, including inflation affecting beef and other restaurant inputs. Shake Shack Revenue Climbs, Profit Slips on Higher Costs
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several equities analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Barclays cut their price target on Shake Shack from $118.00 to $96.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Stifel Nicolaus raised Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and dropped their price objective for the stock from $105.00 to $85.00 in a report on Friday, May 8th. Wells Fargo & Company cut their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $80.00 to $65.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, June 3rd. Guggenheim reduced their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, May 11th. Finally, UBS Group lowered their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $79.00 to $68.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Monday. Fifteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have given a Hold rating and two have assigned a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Shake Shack currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $88.04.
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Shake Shack Company Profile
Shake Shack, Inc (NYSE: SHAK) is a publicly traded hospitality company known for its modern take on the classic American roadside burger stand. The company operates a chain of quick-casual restaurants offering premium hamburgers, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, milkshakes and a curated selection of beer and wine. Shake Shack emphasizes high-quality ingredients, including 100% all-natural Angus beef with no hormones or antibiotics, and works with local suppliers where possible to maintain its commitment to fresh, responsibly sourced food.
Shake Shack traces its origins to a hot dog cart opened in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001 by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.
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