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CAVA
🇺🇸 NYSE:CAVA
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Dec 31, 2024

CAVA Q4 2024 Earnings Report

CAVA Group reported significant revenue growth, net income improvement, and strong restaurant performance in Q4 2024.

Key Takeaways

CAVA Group reported a strong fiscal fourth quarter with revenue growth of 28.3% to $225.1 million and adjusted net income of $6.5 million. The company experienced same-restaurant sales growth of 21.2% and added 15 new locations. Operating income was $3.95 million, driven by a restaurant-level profit margin of 22.4%.

Revenue increased 28.3% to $225.1 million.

Net income was $78.6 million, including a tax benefit.

Adjusted net income was $6.5 million, compared to $2.0 million in Q4 FY23.

Restaurant-level profit margin was 22.4%.

Total Revenue
$227M
Previous year: $177M
+28.3%
EPS
$0.05
Previous year: $0.02
+150.0%
Same Restaurant Sales Growth
21.2%
Previous year: 11.4%
+86.0%
Average Unit Volume
$2.87M
Previous year: $2.64K
+108463.8%
Total CAVA Restaurants
367
Previous year: 309
+18.8%
Gross Profit
$36.5M
Previous year: $27.5M
+32.4%
Cash and Equivalents
$366M
Previous year: $332M
+10.1%
Free Cash Flow
$2.11M
Previous year: -$7.23M
-129.2%
Total Assets
$1.17B
Previous year: $984M
+18.9%

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Forward Guidance

CAVA Group anticipates continued growth in fiscal 2025 with plans for additional restaurant openings and same-restaurant sales growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Anticipated net new restaurant openings between 62 to 66.
  • Same-restaurant sales growth projected at 6.0% to 8.0%.
  • Restaurant-level profit margin expected to range from 24.8% to 25.2%.
  • Pre-opening costs estimated at $14.0 to $15.0 million.
  • Adjusted EBITDA projected between $150.0 to $157.0 million.

Challenges Ahead

  • Potential pressure from increased food costs.
  • Incremental wage investments expected.
  • Higher depreciation and amortization costs.
  • Continued impact from competitive pressures.
  • Uncertainty in broader economic conditions.