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Investing.com - Truist Securities raised its price target on Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) to $150.00 from $140.00 on Wednesday, while maintaining a Buy rating on the fast-casual restaurant chain. The stock, currently trading near its 52-week high of $141.06, has delivered an impressive 62% return over the past year.
The price target increase comes despite Shake Shack appearing to have missed its second-quarter 2025 guidance for new store openings. The company opened 13 company-owned stores versus its guidance of 14-15 locations, according to Truist’s analysis of new store opening counts. InvestingPro data shows the company maintains strong financial health with revenue growing at 14% year-over-year.
Despite the slight miss in store openings for the quarter, Truist noted that job postings data suggests "limited risk" to Shake Shack’s full-year 2025 development guidance, indicating the company remains on track with its broader expansion plans.
Truist made slight adjustments to its estimates for Shake Shack, reflecting only the pace of store openings rather than any fundamental business concerns.
The firm attributed the price target increase primarily to "easing macro concerns," suggesting improved confidence in the broader economic environment that could benefit Shake Shack’s business performance.
In other recent news, Shake Shack has announced plans to open 12 outlets in Panama by 2035 through a partnership with Grupo Attie-Multifood Enterprises. The first location is expected to open in 2026, marking the company’s entry into Central America. This strategic move is part of Shake Shack’s broader global expansion efforts. Meanwhile, Wells Fargo (NYSE:WFC) has raised Shake Shack’s price target to $115, highlighting the company’s consistent performance in meeting or exceeding revenue expectations. However, the firm maintains an Equal Weight rating, noting challenges in achieving further cost savings.
In another development, BTIG downgraded Shake Shack’s stock from Buy to Neutral due to concerns about guest frequency and the complexity of ongoing strategic initiatives. KeyBanc Capital Markets initiated coverage of Shake Shack with a Sector Weight rating, acknowledging the company’s growth potential but noting difficulties in driving traffic growth. Additionally, TD Cowen downgraded Shake Shack’s stock rating to Hold, citing high valuation and competitive pressures in the burger segment. Despite these mixed analyst ratings, Shake Shack continues to explore new markets and opportunities for growth.
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