
Shake Shack (SHAK) Stock Forecast & Price Target
Shake Shack (SHAK) Analyst Ratings
Bulls say
Shake Shack Inc. is positioned for long-term growth, with management optimistic about achieving more than an 80 basis point margin benefit from improved labor compliance, suggesting incremental operational efficiencies. The company's focus on menu innovation, enhanced digital offers, and reduced service times has resulted in industry-leading growth in sales, with expectations for sustained same-store sales (SSS) momentum through 2025 driven by increased marketing and throughput initiatives. Overall, an estimated 90 basis points of year-over-year margin expansion, coupled with an increase in EBITDA to $214 million and $249 million for 2024 and 2025 respectively, reflects the company's strategic efforts to enhance restaurant-level margins while expanding its advertising and operational capabilities.
Bears say
Shake Shack Inc. has projected total revenue for 2025 of $1.45-1.48 billion, which, while slightly above the midpoint consensus, is underpinned by modest same-store sales (SSS) growth guidance of approximately 3%, falling in line with prevailing concerns about sluggish sales performance. The company has issued Q1 revenue guidance of $326.5-330.9 million, which is below consensus expectations, driven by SSS growth estimates that have been revised down, now forecasted at 2.5%-3.5% versus a consensus of 3.6%. Additionally, challenges such as a weak brand reception in new markets, heightened competition in the premium burger segment affecting pricing power, and the potential for adverse macroeconomic conditions further signal risks that could undermine Shake Shack's financial performance.
This aggregate rating is based on analysts' research of Shake Shack and is not a guaranteed prediction by Public.com or investment advice.
Shake Shack (SHAK) Analyst Forecast & Price Prediction
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