Stock price when the opinion was issued
Positioning appeals to a broad demographic, especially younger consumers who are more focused on quality and sustainability. Same-store sales expected to grow 6-7% this year. Brand still has pricing power. Store expansion is aggressive (300 stores this year) but disciplined. Efficiency is key to the story.
Not cheap, but justified. Track record of execution, clean balance sheet. Reports today after the bell, and she expects a beat. No dividend.
Their food items are too expensive, with some like the steak burrito nearly doubling since 2019. Problem is, macro factors won't lower their prices anytime soon. And Wall Street doesn't like companies that reduce their prices.