CAVA Group, Inc. (NYSE:CAVA) will release earnings for its first quarter after the closing bell on Tuesday, May 19.



Analysts expect the Washington, District Of Columbia-based company to report quarterly earnings of 17 cents per share, down from 22 cents per share in the year-ago period. The consensus estimate for CAVA Group's quarterly revenue is $418.62 million. It reported $331.83 million last year, according to Benzinga Pro.



On April 21, CAVA announced the retirement of Karen Kochevar from the board.



Shares of CAVA Group gained 3.9% to close at $79.89 on Monday.



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Let's have a look at how Benzinga's most-accurate analysts have rated the company in the recent period.



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<li>UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $75 to $85 on May 12, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 54%.</li>



<li>Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintained a Neutral rating and raised the price target from $75 to $92 on May 4, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>



<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $80 to $90 on April 24, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 69%.</li>



<li>Morgan Stanley analyst Brian Harbour maintained an Equal-Weight rating and boosted the price target from $83 to $85 on April 21, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 56%.</li>



<li>Keybanc analyst Christopher Carril maintained an Overweight rating and raised the price target from $95 to $105 on April 20, 2026. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%</li>
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CAVA Group, Inc. is set to release its Q1 earnings on May 19, with analysts expecting earnings of 17 cents per share, down from 22 cents last year. Revenue is estimated at $418.62 million, up from $331.83 million. The company also announced the retirement of board member Karen Kochevar. CAVA's shares rose 3.9% to close at $79.89 on Monday.

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