Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) Receives Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” from Analysts

Shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) have been assigned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-seven research firms that are covering the company, MarketBeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell recommendation, eleven have assigned a hold recommendation, fourteen have given a buy recommendation and one has given a strong buy recommendation to the company. The average 1-year target price among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $103.2083.

A number of equities research analysts have recently weighed in on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group restated a “buy” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Friday, May 8th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. dropped their price target on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $85.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, May 8th. Guggenheim decreased their target price on Shake Shack from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Monday, May 11th. Wells Fargo & Company decreased their target price on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $80.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Friday, May 8th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and set a $117.00 target price on shares of Shake Shack in a report on Wednesday, April 15th.

Insider Activity

In other news, CEO Robert Lynch bought 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The stock was purchased at an average price of $60.39 per share, with a total value of $301,950.00. Following the completion of the acquisition, the chief executive officer directly owned 77,845 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,701,059.55. This trade represents a 6.86% increase in their position. The purchase was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, Director Jeffrey Flug bought 1,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, May 15th. The shares were purchased at an average cost of $61.30 per share, with a total value of $61,300.00. Following the acquisition, the director directly owned 5,470 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $335,311. This trade represents a 22.37% increase in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this purchase provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders have acquired 50,616 shares of company stock valued at $3,109,782. 8.32% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Shake Shack

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 9.3% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 899,013 shares of the company’s stock worth $79,536,000 after purchasing an additional 76,724 shares during the period. Amundi lifted its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 19.8% during the first quarter. Amundi now owns 7,626 shares of the company’s stock worth $675,000 after purchasing an additional 1,261 shares during the period. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 23.2% during the first quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 44,636 shares of the company’s stock worth $3,949,000 after purchasing an additional 8,409 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP lifted its holdings in Shake Shack by 655.6% in the first quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 55,362 shares of the company’s stock valued at $4,898,000 after acquiring an additional 48,035 shares during the period. Finally, SummitTX Capital L.P. acquired a new position in Shake Shack in the first quarter valued at approximately $542,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Price Performance

Shares of SHAK stock opened at $56.95 on Wednesday. Shake Shack has a fifty-two week low of $54.71 and a fifty-two week high of $144.65. The firm has a market capitalization of $2.44 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 58.11, a PEG ratio of 2.61 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.66 and a current ratio of 1.69. The stock’s 50-day simple moving average is $84.08 and its 200-day simple moving average is $87.49.

Trending Headlines about Shake Shack

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

• Negative Sentiment: Shake Shack lowered its fiscal Q2 2026 and full-year 2026 guidance, pointing to a tougher consumer backdrop and stronger competition, which signals slower sales and earnings momentum ahead. Shake Shack Provides Fiscal Second Quarter 2026 Business Update
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports noted the stock falling after the company reduced its outlook, with commentary emphasizing that Shake Shack is now trading near two-year lows as investors reassess growth expectations. Shake Shack Cuts Guidance Due to Uncertainty, Competition
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP said it is investigating claims on behalf of Shake Shack investors, adding a potential legal overhang that could further weigh on sentiment. INVESTOR ALERT: Pomerantz Law Firm Investigates Claims On Behalf of Investors of Shake Shack, Inc. – SHAK
• Neutral Sentiment: One related item was a consumer taste-test article comparing barbecue burgers across restaurant chains; it appears unrelated to Shake Shack’s fundamentals and is unlikely to materially affect the stock. I compared barbecue burgers from Burger King, Shake Shack, and Smashburger

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.