Jun. 07, 2025 12:10 PM ETCAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) StockCAVAGary Alexander31.16K Followers(10min)CAVA Group stands out with double-digit same-store sales growth and aggressive expansion, even as peers struggle in a weak consumer environment.The Mediterranean fast-casual category is underpenetrated nationally, giving CAVA a unique land-grab opportunity, especially in untapped regions like California and Texas.Valuation remains a concern, with CAVA stock trading at a premium to peers, but its rare growth profile justifies the multiple in my view.Despite the recent stock decline, I see the pullback as a buying opportunity and reiterate my buy rating on CAVA.LindasPhotography/iStock via Getty ImagesThough the stock market has returned to rallying and is now in positive territory for the year, investors have to be careful not to mistake market sentiment for economic sentiment: because despite a jump in stocks, many companiesThis article was written byGary Alexander31.16K FollowersWith combined experience of covering technology companies on Wall Street and working in Silicon Valley, and serving as an outside adviser to several seed-round startups, Gary Alexander has exposure to many of the themes shaping the industry today. He has been a regular contributor on Seeking Alpha since 2017. He has been quoted in many web publications and his articles are syndicated to company pages in popular trading apps like Robinhood.Analyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of CAVA either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seeking Alpha). I have no business relationship with any company whose stock is mentioned in this article.Seeking Alpha's Disclosure: Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No recommendation or advice is being given as to whether any investment is suitable for a particular investor. Any views or opinions expressed above may not reflect those of Seeking Alpha as a whole. Seeking Alpha is not a licensed securities dealer, broker or US investment adviser or investment bank. Our analysts are third party authors that include both professional investors and individual investors who may not be licensed or certified by any institute or regulatory body.Comments