Stock price when the opinion was issued
A great regional to national growth story. Up 340% over the last 2 years, though is -30% this year. He doubled-down in mid-March. They keep delivering strong numbers, growing its US store base, and revamping its loyalty program. Yesterday, they reported that business is difficult, though he thought the quarter was great: 10.8% same-store sales growth, missing the 11% estimate, revenue up 28% YOY, though EPS strongly beat. They raised their adjusted EBITDA and maintained same-store sales growth. Is a long-term play. Now is a buying opportunity. Caveat: it trades at a high multiple, so it will get hurt if there's another risk-off market. As long as their expansion continues, there's room to run.
CAVA is up 143% in the last 6 months. Anything that's been this hot you have to wait for a 15-20% decline before entering.