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Cava Stock Looks Spicier But Undercooked After Earnings Beat

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12:12 PM ET 05/20/2026

Cava stock jumped on Wednesday after the fast-growing Mediterranean chain posted stronger-than-expected sales, traffic and earnings growth. Cava Group (CAVA) revenue growth was the fastest since the third quarter of 2024, while same-store sales growth was the best in a year. Restaurant Dive said that Cava's traffic and sales trends "far outpaced its fast casual rivals," noting that Sweetgreen (SG)…