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Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It is serving a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water.

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Shares of companies in the broader consumer discretionary sector are trading lower amid overall market weakness on US consumer and economic concerns.

Truist Securities analyst Jake Bartlett maintains Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $143 to $154.

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Truist Securities Maintains Buy on Shake Shack, Raises Price Target to $154

In the preceding three months, 12 analysts have released ratings for Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>), presenting a wide array of perspectives from bullish to bearish.
The table below provides a snapshot of their recent ratings, showcasing how sentiments have evolved over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">5</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Analysts' evaluations of 12-month price targets offer additional insights, showcasing an average target of $140.0, with a high estimate of $159.00 and a low estimate of $110.00. Witnessing a positive shift, the current average has risen by 4.91% from the previous average price target of $133.45.
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1740142875_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Deciphering Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Analysis</h2>
The standing of Shake Shack among financial experts becomes clear with a thorough analysis of recent analyst actions. The summary below outlines key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Nick Setyan</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Andrew Charles</td>
<td>TD Securities</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$110.00</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Nick Setyan</td>
<td>Wedbush</td>
<td>Maintains</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$143.00</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Chris O'Cull</td>
<td>Stifel</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Hold</td>
<td>$128.00</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeff Farmer</td>
<td>Gordon Haskett</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$154.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$149.00</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Bittner</td>
<td>Oppenheimer</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Outperform</td>
<td>$155.00</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$159.00</td>
<td>$125.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jake Bartlett</td>
<td>Truist Securities</td>
<td>Raises</td>
<td>Buy</td>
<td>$147.00</td>
<td>$144.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Shake Shack. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Analysts unravel qualitative evaluations for stocks, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings offer insights into expectations for the relative performance of Shake Shack compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Gaining insights, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Shake Shack's stock. This comparison reveals trends in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Capture valuable insights into Shake Shack's market standing by understanding these analyst evaluations alongside pertinent financial indicators. Stay informed and make strategic decisions with our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Shake Shack</h2>
Shake Shack Inc is a roadside burger stand. It is serving a classic American menu of premium burgers, hot dogs, crispy chicken, frozen custard, crinkle-cut fries, shakes, beer, wine and more. The company's burgers are made with a whole-muscle blend of all-natural, hormone and antibiotic-free Angus beef, ground fresh daily, cooked to order and served on a non-genetically modified organism (GMO) potato bun. Its menu focuses on food and beverages, crafted from a range of classic American foods. The company serves draft Root Beer, seasonal freshly-squeezed lemonade, organic fresh brewed iced tea, cold brew coffee, organic apple juice, and Shack20 bottled water.
<h3>Shake Shack's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization: With restricted market capitalization, the company is positioned below industry averages. This reflects a smaller scale relative to peers.
Revenue Growth: Shake Shack's remarkable performance in 3 months is evident. As of 30 September, 2024, the company achieved an impressive revenue growth rate of 14.74%. This signifies a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company surpassed expectations with a growth rate higher than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Shake Shack's net margin lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maintaining strong profitability. With a net margin of -3.22%, the company may face hurdles in effective cost management.
Return on Equity (ROE): Shake Shack's ROE lags behind industry averages, suggesting challenges in maximizing returns on equity capital. With an ROE of -2.22%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial performance.
Return on Assets (ROA): Shake Shack's ROA is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of -0.61%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns from its assets.
Debt Management: Shake Shack's debt-to-equity ratio is below the industry average. With a ratio of 1.76, the company relies less on debt financing, maintaining a healthier balance between debt and equity, which can be viewed positively by investors.
<h2>What Are Analyst Ratings?</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
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Where Shake Shack Stands With Analysts

Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan maintains Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $115 to $125.

Wedbush Maintains Neutral on Shake Shack, Raises Price Target to $125

TD Securities analyst Andrew Charles reiterates Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) with a Buy and maintains $140 price target.

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TD Securities Reiterates Buy on Shake Shack, Maintains $140 Price Target

U.S. stocks were lower, with the Dow Jones falling over 1% on Thursday.
Shares of Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) rose sharply during Thursday's session after the company reported third-quarter financial results and beat its adjusted EPADS and <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/02/43846533/alibaba-q3-earnings-revenue-and-eps-beat-eyes-global-e-commerce-profitability-in-fy25-increase-investments-in-ai">revenue estimates</a>.
The Jack Ma co-founded e-commerce giant reported fiscal third-quarter 2024 revenue growth of 8% year-on-year to $38.38 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $38.19 billion. Adjusted earnings per ADS of $2.93 beat the analyst consensus estimate of $2.66. Adjusted net income rose 7% Y/Y to $7 billion.
Alibaba Group shares jumped 9.5% to $137.77 on Thursday.
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<li>Herbalife Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HLF#NYSE">HLF</a>) shares jumped 42.5% to $8.01 after the company reported fourth-quarter EPS and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/U#NYSE">U</a>) gained 26.6% to $27.19 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Pediatrix Medical Group, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MD#NYSE">MD</a>) rose 20.5% to $17.01 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>FTAI Aviation Ltd. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FTAI#NASDAQ">FTAI</a>) gained 13.8% to $143.11 after the company determined that allegations from recent short seller reports were without merit and said it expects to file its 10-K on time.</li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) gained 13.4% to $69.36 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly financial results.</li>
<li>Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) rose 12.7% to $125.32 after the company reported quarterly EPS and revenue above estimates.</li>
<li>Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BHC#NYSE">BHC</a>) gained 10.7% to $7.21 after the company reported better-than-expected quarterly sales.</li>
<li>Manulife Financial Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MFC#NYSE">MFC</a>) rose 7.3% to $31.96 after the company announced a dividend raise and a reduction in its shares outstanding through a normal course issuer bid.</li>
<li>STMicroelectronics N.V. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STM#NYSE">STM</a>) gained 6.2% to $28.13. The company is preparing to launch its next-generation technologies aimed at improving optical connections within data centers and AI clusters.</li>
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Stocks tumbled Thursday, with all major indices in the red, one day after the S&amp;P 500 notched another all-time high in Wednesday&#8217;s trading session. Investors are weighing uncertainty surrounding tariff policies and disappointing guidance from Walmart while digesting new<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/forex/25/02/43843332/global-markets-mixed-dollar-dips-as-traders-react-to-trumps-tariff-plans-global-markets-today-while-us-slept"> initial jobless claims data.</a>
Mega-retailer Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>)&#8217;s shares dropped after the company issued fiscal 2026 guidance below analyst expectations, despite fourth-quarter results beating expectations.
Retail investor darling Palantir Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLTR#NASDAQ">PLTR</a>) added to Wednesday&#8217;s declines <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/02/43849289/whats-going-on-with-palantir-stock-thursday">following a report </a>that the Trump administration told the Pentagon to prepare for sweeping budget cuts and CEO Alex Karp filed a new trading plan to sell up to $1.2 billion shares.
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Initial jobless claims rose by 5,000 to 219,000, above expectations of 215,000, while continuing claims rose to 186,900 in the first week of February.
WTI crude oil futures rose above $72 per barrel on Thursday, extending its streak of gains to four days as supply concerns outweighed a rise in U.S. stockpiles, according to TradingEconomics. 
Bitcoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/btc/usd">BTC</a>) rose 1.09% to $97,695. The yield on the 10-year US Treasury note pulled back slightly to 4.5%.
<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Performance In Major US Indices, ETFs</h2>
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<tbody>
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<td>Major Indices</td>
<td>Price</td>
<td>1 day % chg.</td>
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<td>Nasdaq 100</td>
<td>19,911.27</td>
<td>-0.72%</td>
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<td>S&amp;P 500</td>
<td>6,101.27 </td>
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<td>Dow Jones</td>
<td>44,036.44</td>
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<td>Russell 2000</td>
<td>2,252.49</td>
<td>-1.31%</td>
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<li>The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) fell 0.67% to $608.82. </li>
<li>The SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIA#NYSE">DIA</a>) was down 1.26% at $441.02</li>
<li>The tech-heavy Invesco QQQ Trust Series (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>) slipped 0.7% to $535.72. </li>
<li>The iShares Russell 2000 ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IWM#NYSE">IWM</a>) was down 1.17% to $223.79. </li>
<li>The Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.39% to $223.10.</li>
<li>The Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLE#NYSE">XLE</a>)&nbsp;rose 0.6% to $92.57. </li>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Thursday's Stock Movers:&nbsp;</h2>
Cruise stocks Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), Carnival Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CCL#NYSE">CCL</a>) and Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCHL#NYSE">NCHL</a>) tumbled, leading consumer discretionary stocks lower. The SPDR Select Sector Fund &#8211; Consumer Discretionary (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XLY#NYSE">XLY</a>) fell 1.44%. 
Stocks reacting to company earnings reports included:&nbsp;
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<li>Carvana Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Vale S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VALE#NYSE">VALE</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>B2Gold Corp. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BTG#AMEX">BTG</a>)</li>
<li>Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EXAS#NASDAQ">EXAS</a>)</li>
<li>Alamos Gold Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AGI#NYSE">AGI</a>)</li>
<li>Walmart, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) </li>
<li>Taseko Mines, Ltd. (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TGB#AMEX">TGB</a>)&nbsp;</li>
<li>Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) </li>
<li>Materialise NV (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MTLS#NASDAQ">MTLS</a>) </li>
<li>Hasbro, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HAS#NASDAQ">HAS</a>) </li>
<li>Alibaba Group Holding Limited (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>) </li>
<li>Jumia Technologies AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JMIA#NYSE">JMIA</a>) </li>
<li>Birkenstock Holding Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BIRK#NYSE">BIRK</a>) </li>
<li>Sabre Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SABR#NASDAQ">SABR</a>) </li>
<li>Ardelyx, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ARDX#NASDAQ">ARDX</a>) </li>
</ul>
Companies reporting after Thursday's closing bell include:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Celsius Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CELH#NASDAQ">CELH</a>) </li>
<li>Dropbox, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DBX#NASDAQ">DBX</a>) </li>
<li>Iamgold Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/IAG#NYSE">IAG</a>) </li>
<li>The RealReal, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REAL#NASDAQ">REAL</a>) </li>
<li>Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NU#NYSE">NU</a>) </li>
<li>Consolidated Edison, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ED#NYSE">ED</a>) </li>
<li>Rivian Automotive, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RIVN#NASDAQ">RIVN</a>) </li>
<li>Block, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XYZ#NYSE">XYZ</a>) </li>
<li>Booking Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BKNG#NASDAQ">BKNG</a>) </li>
<li>MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MELI#NASDAQ">MELI</a>) </li>
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Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) shares are trading higher on Thursday. The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 26 cents, beating the street view of 24 cents.
Quarterly sales of $328.70 million (up 14.8%&nbsp;year over year), outpacing the analyst <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com//node/43843752" rel="noreferrer noopener">consensus estimate of $327.87 million.</a>
System-wide sales rose 13.3% to $500.7 million, while Same-Shack sales increased 4.3%. Shack sales totaled $316.632 million in the quarter, compared with $275.775 million a year ago.
The restaurant-level profit margin was 22.7% of Shack sales, reflecting a 290 basis points improvement compared to the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA increased by 48.6% year-over-year, reaching $46.7 million.
&#8220;In 2025, we expect to execute on another great year of mid-teens sales <a target="_blank" href="https://s27.q4cdn.com/357966323/files/doc_financials/2024/q4/4Q24-Shareholder-Letter.pdf" rel="noreferrer noopener">growth</a>, to open approximately 85 Shacks system-wide, to expand our Restaurant-level profit margin to approximately 22%, and drive Adjusted EBITDA growth of 17% &#8211; 22%,&#8221; said Chief Financial Officer, Katie Fogertey.
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In the quarter under review, the firm opened 19 new Company-operated Shacks, five of which are drive-thrus.
&#8220;We opened 76 new Shacks worldwide in 2024 and are excited about our new target Companyoperated footprint of at least 1,500 Shacks,&#8221; said Chief Executive Officer Rob Lynch.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $320.714 million. Long-term debt expanded to $246.683 million, compared with $245.636 million a year ago.
Outlook: Shake Shack sees first-quarter sales $326.500 million-$330.900 million versus $331.01 million estimate. For FY25, the company projects net sales of $1.45 billion-$1.48 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance">versus $1.456 billion estimate.</a>
Price Action: SHAK shares are trading higher by 10.8% to $123.28 at last check Thursday.
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Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) affirms FY2025 sales outlook from $1.45 billion-$1.48 billion to $1.45 billion-$1.48 billion vs $1.46 billion estimate.

Shake Shack Affirms FY2025 Sales Guidance of $1.45B-$1.48B vs $1.46B Est

Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) sees Q1 sales of $326.500 million-$330.900 million vs $331.01 million analyst estimate.

Shake Shack Sees Q1 Sales $326.500M-$330.900M vs $331.01M Est

Shake Shack shares are trading higher after the company reported Q4 EPS and revenue above estimates.

Financial Highlights for the Fourth Quarter 2024:
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<li>Total revenue of $328.7 million, up 14.8% versus 2023, including $316.6 million of Shack sales and $12.1 million of Licensing revenue.</li>
<li>System-wide sales of $500.7 million, up 13.3% versus 2023.</li>
<li>Same-Shack sales up 4.3% versus 2023.</li>
<li>Operating income of $10.2 million.
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<li>Restaurant-level profit(1) of $71.9 million, or 22.7% of Shack sales.</li>
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<li>Net income of $9.3 million.</li>
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Shake Shack Q4 System-wide Sales $500.7M +13.3% YoY, Same-Shack Sales +4.3%

Shake Shack (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) reported quarterly earnings of $0.26 per share which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $0.24 by 8.33 percent. This is a 1200 percent increase over earnings of $0.02 per share from the same period last year. The company reported quarterly sales of $328.70 million which beat the analyst consensus estimate of $327.87 million by 0.25 percent. This is a 14.83 percent increase over sales of $286.24 million the same period last year.

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Shares of restaurant companies are trading lower. The sector may be down after Wingstop reported a Q4 revenue miss and reported an increase in the cost of food, beverage and packaging costs, including a rise in the cost bone-in chicken wings.

Shares of autonomous delivery provider Serve Robotics Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SERV#NASDAQ">SERV</a>) are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/movers" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading higher</a> on Wednesday.
The company has rolled out its <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/02/g43809449/serve-robotics-expands-to-miami-metro-offering-autonomous-delivery-for-shake-shack-and-mister-o1" rel="noreferrer noopener">services in the Miami metropolitan area</a>. This expansion comes alongside an enhanced partnership with Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) and the introduction of a new collaboration with Mister O1 Extraordinary Pizza.
Customers in the Miami Beach and Brickell areas who place orders from these restaurants through Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UBER#NYSE">UBER</a>) online food platform, Uber Eats can now have their deliveries made by Serve&#8217;s autonomous robots.
Serve&#8217;s recent expansion strengthens its existing footprint in Los Angeles, with plans to move into the Dallas-Fort Worth area next.
&#8220;Expanding to the Miami Metro is a major step in our mission to make sustainable, autonomous delivery a reality across the U.S.,&#8221; said&nbsp;CEO and co-founder Ali Kashani.
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&#8220;By bringing robotic delivery to forward-thinking communities that embrace innovation, we&#8217;re helping reduce emissions and traffic congestion while supporting local restaurants and enhancing the customer experience.&#8221;
The Brickell and Miami Beach neighborhoods, which have over 120,000 residents and active commercial zones, offer an optimal setting for eco-friendly robotic delivery services.
Serve Robotics&#8217; Miami launch aligns with its long-term strategy to deploy 2,000 autonomous robots across the U.S. by 2025, strengthening its position in autonomous delivery.
In December 2024, Serve Robotics secured <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/01/42812910/autonomous-delivery-provider-serve-robotics-shares-soar-on-167m-funding-in-december" rel="noreferrer noopener">$86 million in funding</a>, bringing its total investments for the year to $167 million. The company plans to use this capital to advance the development of its third-generation robots, expand its operations, and enter additional markets.
However, last week, the company&#8217;s shares tumbled after a <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/02/43729865/serve-robotics-tumbles-after-nvidia-exit-shakes-investor-confidence" rel="noreferrer noopener">regulatory filing disclosed</a>&nbsp;Nvidia Corp, which held a 10% equity as of July 18, 2024, had no more stake in the company.
Price Action: SERV shares are trading higher by 17.9% at $13.93 at the last check Wednesday.
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The U.S. restaurant industry was impacted by high wages, food cost inflation and traffic woes in 2024 after two years of strong growth. However, the industry turned around in early 2025 buoyed by an aggressive interest rate cut by the Fed in second-half 2024.&nbsp;
At present, the Zacks-defined Retail &ndash; <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/industry-rank/industry/retail-restaurants-160">Restaurant Industry</a> is currently in the top 23% of the Zacks Industry Rank. Since it is ranked in the top half of Zacks Ranked Industries, we expect the restaurant industry to outperform the market over the next three to six months. Year to date, the restaurant industry has climbed 7.8% compared with the 4.1% rise of the S&amp;P 500.&nbsp;
At this stage, we recommend five U.S. restaurant stocks with a favorable Zacks Rank and strong near-term price upside potential. These are Texas Roadhouse Inc. TXRH, Shake Shack Inc. SHAK, Kura Sushi USA Inc. KRUS, Sweetgreen Inc. SG and Potbelly Corp. PBPB.
<h2>Near-Term Catalysts&nbsp;</h2>
The Fed reduced the benchmark lending rate by 1% in 2024. Lower borrowing costs will substantially help both restaurant owners and consumers. Lower borrowing costs typically help boost consumer spending. Also, low interest rates will allow restaurant owners to proceed with their expansion plans.
The Fed also believes that inflation is now on track to gradually meet its 2% target. Market participants are hopeful of another 50-basis point rate cut by the end of this year, which will further help the restaurant industry.
Despite inflationary pressures, sales at U.S. restaurants continue to rise. According to the Commerce Department, sales at food services and drinking establishments increased 0.9% month over month and 5.4% year over year in January.
Restaurant operators&#39; focus on digital innovation, sales-building initiatives and cost-saving efforts has acted as a catalyst. With the growing influence of the Internet, digital innovation is the need of the hour. Restaurant operators constantly partner with delivery channels and digital platforms to drive incremental sales.
Restaurant operators constantly partner with delivery channels and digital platforms to drive incremental sales. Partnerships with delivery channels like DoorDash, Grubhub, Postmates and Uber Eats, and the rollout of self-service kiosks and loyalty programs continue to drive growth. Restaurant operators also focus on driverless delivery systems to augment sales.
The industry is gaining from the increase in off-premise sales, which primarily include delivery, takeout, drive-thru, catering, meal kits and off-site options, such as kiosks and food trucks. Most restaurant operators have initiated the testing of ghost or virtual kitchens. The idea of providing off-premise offerings and a connected curbside service has been garnering positive customer feedback.
<h2>5 U.S. Restaurant Stocks to Buy</h2>
These five U.S. restaurant stocks have strong revenues and earnings growth potential for 2025. These stocks have seen positive earnings estimate revisions in the last 60 days. Each of our picks carries a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). You can see <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stocks/buy-list/?ADID=zp_1link_invideas&amp;ICID=zpi_1link_invideas">the complete list of today&#39;s Zacks #1 Rank (Strong Buy) stocks here</a>.
The chart below shows the price performance of our five picks year to date.&nbsp;
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<h2>Texas Roadhouse Inc.</h2>
Texas Roadhouse is a full-service, casual dining restaurant chain offering assorted seasoned and aged steaks hand-cut daily on the premises and cooked to order over open gas-fired grills. TXRH operates restaurants under the Texas Roadhouse and Aspen Creek names.&nbsp;
TXRH also provides supervisory and administrative services for other licensed and franchise restaurants. Its second-quarter top line is likely to have been aided by productivity and margin enhancement initiatives and operational excellence across its restaurants.
<h2>Impressive Short-Term Price Upside for TXRH Stock</h2>
Texas Roadhouse has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 9.9% and 13.4%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 0.6% in the last 30 days.
The <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/txrh/price-target-stock-forecast?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-price_target_stock_forecast">short-term average price target of brokerage firms</a> for the stock represents an increase of 16.6% from the last closing price of $171.70. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $162-$260. This indicates a maximum upside of 51.4% and a maximum downside of 5.6%.
<h2>Shake Shack Inc.</h2>
Shake Shack owns, operates, and licenses Shake Shack restaurants (Shacks) in the United States and internationally. SHAK offers hamburgers, chicken, hot dogs, crinkle cut fries, shakes, frozen custard, beer, wine, and other products. SHAK is benefiting from robust same-shack sales, digital initiatives and unit expansion. Also, the emphasis on innovative menu offerings, targeted promotions and expanded digital bodes well.
Shake Shack has also been making more investments in digitization in an effort to sustain its digital guest enhancement strategies in the near term. SHAK&#39;s efforts to enhance guest engagement and brand visibility through effective marketing strategies are supporting its performance in a competitive market.
<h2>Excellent Short-Term Price Upside for SHAK Shares</h2>
Shake Shack has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 16.8% and 39.1%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 1.6% in the last seven days.
The <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/shak/price-target-stock-forecast?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-price_target_stock_forecast">short-term average price target of brokerage firms</a> for the stock represents an increase of 23.3% from the last closing price of $108.40. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $107-$160. This indicates a maximum upside of 47.6% and a maximum downside of 1.3%.
<h2>Kura Sushi USA Inc.</h2>
Kura Sushi USA operates technology-enabled Japanese restaurants in the United States. KRUS offers nigiri, roll, hand roll, gunkan and desserts.
<h2>Robust Short-Term Price Upside for KRUS Stock</h2>
KRUS has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 18.3% and more than 100%, respectively, for the current year (ending August 2025). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved more than 100% in the last 60 days.
The <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/krus/price-target-stock-forecast?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-price_target_stock_forecast">short-term average price target of brokerage firms</a> for the stock represents an increase of 37.5% from the last closing price of $77.44. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $68-$120. This indicates a maximum upside of 55% and a maximum downside of 12.2%.
<h2>Sweetgreen Inc.</h2>
Sweetgreen manages a chain of salad restaurants and operates fast food restaurants serving healthy foods in the United States. SG offers salads, frozen yogurts, nutritional specialties, and seasonal selections. SG also offers stainless steel bottles, gift cards, shirts, salad blaster bowls and reusable shopping bags through its online stores.
<h2>Robust Short-Term Price Upside for SG Shares</h2>
Sweetgreen has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 18.3% and more than 100%, respectively, for the current year (ending August 2025). The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved more than 100% in the last 60 days.
The <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/SG/price-target-stock-forecast?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-price_target_stock_forecast">short-term average price target of brokerage firms</a> for the stock represents an increase of 52.1% from the last closing price of $27.19. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $28-$49. This indicates a maximum upside of 80.2% and no downside.
<h2>Potbelly Corp.</h2>
Potbelly owns, operates, and franchises Potbelly sandwich shops. PBPB manages establishments for consuming food on premises. Its offerings include sandwiches, salads, soups, chili, chips, cookies, ice cream, and smoothies. Potbelly serves customers throughout the United States.
<h2>Attractive Short-Term Price Upside for PBPB Stock</h2>
Potbelly has an expected revenue and earnings growth rate of 4.3% and 12.5%, respectively, for the current year. The Zacks Consensus Estimate for current-year earnings has improved 8% in the last 60 days.
The <a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/research/pbpb/price-target-stock-forecast?icid=quote-stock_overview-quote_nav_tracking-zcom-left_subnav_quote_navbar-price_target_stock_forecast">short-term average price target of brokerage firms</a> for the stock represents an increase of 20.7% from the last closing price of $12.39. The brokerage target price is currently in the range of $14-$16. This indicates a maximum upside of 29.1% and no downside.
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