Shake Shack FY2025 EPS Estimate Decreased by Zacks Research

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) – Research analysts at Zacks Research decreased their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for Shake Shack in a research report issued on Tuesday, January 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will earn $1.32 per share for the year, down from their prior estimate of $1.33. The consensus estimate for Shake Shack’s current full-year earnings is $1.26 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Shake Shack’s Q4 2025 earnings at $0.38 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.17 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.50 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.41 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.42 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.50 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.29 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS, Q3 2027 earnings at $0.44 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.54 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $1.80 EPS.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last released its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $367.41 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $363.69 million. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 10.43% and a net margin of 3.10%.Shake Shack’s revenue for the quarter was up 15.9% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $0.25 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also recently commented on SHAK. Truist Financial lowered their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $162.00 to $156.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, September 29th. UBS Group decreased their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $140.00 to $104.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Thursday, October 23rd. Wells Fargo & Company dropped their target price on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $90.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. Jefferies Financial Group restated a “hold” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Tuesday, November 25th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on Shake Shack from $110.00 to $105.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 31st. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have issued a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $116.52.

Shake Shack Stock Performance

Shares of Shake Shack stock opened at $99.18 on Thursday. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $86.57 and a 200-day simple moving average of $100.86. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a current ratio of 1.84. Shake Shack has a one year low of $72.93 and a one year high of $144.65. The company has a market cap of $4.23 billion, a PE ratio of 97.23, a P/E/G ratio of 2.31 and a beta of 1.68.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Oppenheimer Asset Management Inc. acquired a new position in Shake Shack during the second quarter worth $222,000. Fisher Asset Management LLC boosted its position in shares of Shake Shack by 30.4% during the 2nd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 514,770 shares of the company’s stock worth $72,377,000 after purchasing an additional 120,030 shares in the last quarter. Cooper Investors PTY Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 17,729.9% during the 2nd quarter. Cooper Investors PTY Ltd. now owns 89,506 shares of the company’s stock worth $12,585,000 after purchasing an additional 89,004 shares during the period. Waratah Capital Advisors Ltd. purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack in the 2nd quarter valued at about $1,552,000. Finally, Divisadero Street Capital Management LP acquired a new stake in shares of Shake Shack in the second quarter valued at about $1,578,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Insider Activity at Shake Shack

In other news, insider Stephanie Ann Sentell sold 1,100 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $85.14, for a total value of $93,654.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 9,907 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $843,481.98. The trade was a 9.99% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link. Company insiders own 8.50% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Shake Shack

Here are the key news stories impacting Shake Shack this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Shake Shack confirmed a first Louisville location at Oxmoor Center as part of an expansion across Kentucky, highlighting ongoing unit growth in the region. Shake Shack coming to east Louisville as brand grows in Kentucky
• Positive Sentiment: Shake Shack announced additional unit openings, including a new Kentwood location slated for 2027 and a new restaurant in Union, NJ — continued unit rollouts can support long‑term revenue and brand penetration. Shake Shack announces new Kentwood location opening in 2027
• Positive Sentiment: A bullish thesis circulated (summarized by InsiderMonkey) arguing that Shake Shack’s growth runway, unit economics and brand premium justify upside versus current multiples — this type of investor commentary can support positive sentiment among growth‑oriented holders. Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK): A Bull Case Theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Market commentary noting the stock moved higher earlier in the session provides context on intraday drivers and recap of recent results and drivers, but contains no new company guidance. Use it for color on short‑term flows. Shake Shack (SHAK) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut multiple quarterly and annual EPS estimates (several Qs plus FY2026–FY2027), reducing FY2027 expectations notably — analyst downgrades to near‑term earnings increase downside risk to the stock until results or guidance prove otherwise. MarketBeat SHAK overview (Zacks estimate notes)

Shake Shack Company Profile

Shake Shack, Inc (NYSE: SHAK) is a publicly traded hospitality company known for its modern take on the classic American roadside burger stand. The company operates a chain of quick-casual restaurants offering premium hamburgers, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, milkshakes and a curated selection of beer and wine. Shake Shack emphasizes high-quality ingredients, including 100% all-natural Angus beef with no hormones or antibiotics, and works with local suppliers where possible to maintain its commitment to fresh, responsibly sourced food.

Shake Shack traces its origins to a hot dog cart opened in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001 by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.