CAVA CAVA (CAVA) Q1 FY26 earnings call
CAVA delivered a strong Q1 FY26, showcasing sustained momentum with robust revenue and same-restaurant sales growth, driven by positive traffic. The company continues to execute its long-term strategy, focusing on culinary innovation, digital engagement, and foundational investments in data transformation and team member development. Despite macroeconomic uncertainties, CAVA's value proposition and disciplined pricing strategy resonate with guests, supporting continued expansion and market share gains.
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CAVA operating KPIs by quarter
| KPI | Dec 2025 Q4 FY25 | This call Mar 2026 Q1 FY26 | Jun 2026 Q2 FY26 | Change vs prior quarter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 439During the fourth quarter, we opened 24 net new restaurants, ending the year with 439 locations across 28 states and the District of Columbia.Source: earnings call transcript | 459Our first quarter highlights include a 32.2% increase in CAVA revenue, same-restaurant sales of 9.7% driven by 6.8% traffic, 20 net new restaurants, ending the quarter with 459 restaurants, a 20.2% increase year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA of $61.7 million a 37.6% increase over the first quarter of 2025, net income of $23.6 million and $15.5 million in free cash flow.Source: earnings call transcript | 476Our second quarter financial highlights include a 31.3% increase in CAVA revenue, same restaurant sales of 9%, driven by 5.3% traffic, 17 net new restaurants, ending the quarter with 476 restaurants, a 19.6% increase year-over-year, adjusted EBITDA of $54.7 million, a 30% increase over the second quarter of 2025, net income of $23 million and $44.8 million in year-to-date free cash flow.Source: earnings call transcript | +3.7% |
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