Shake Shack FY2025 EPS Forecast Reduced by Zacks Research

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) – Stock analysts at Zacks Research reduced their FY2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Shake Shack in a report issued on Tuesday, January 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.32 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 announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, October 30th. The company reported $0.36 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.31 by $0.05. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 10.43% and a net margin of 3.10%.The company had revenue of $367.41 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $363.69 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.25 EPS. Shake Shack’s quarterly revenue was up 15.9% on a year-over-year basis.

Several other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on SHAK. Loop Capital raised shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $98.00 to $127.00 in a research report on Friday, November 14th. Robert W. Baird decreased their price target on shares of Shake Shack from $127.00 to $104.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, October 31st. UBS Group dropped their price objective on Shake Shack from $140.00 to $104.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research note on Thursday, October 23rd. Morgan Stanley set a $115.00 price objective on Shake Shack in a report on Tuesday, October 21st. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Shake Shack in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, seven have assigned a Buy rating, fifteen have given a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $116.52.

Shake Shack Trading Up 0.7%

NYSE SHAK opened at $100.60 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $86.41 and its 200-day moving average price is $101.14. The company has a current ratio of 1.84, a quick ratio of 1.81 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.46. The stock has a market cap of $4.29 billion, a PE ratio of 98.63, a PEG ratio of 2.23 and a beta of 1.68. Shake Shack has a 12 month low of $72.93 and a 12 month high of $144.65.

Institutional Trading of Shake Shack

A number of institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Holocene Advisors LP purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack in the second quarter worth $115,432,000. Wellington Management Group LLP increased its position in shares of Shake Shack by 21.0% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,590,911 shares of the company’s stock valued at $242,535,000 after acquiring an additional 450,406 shares during the period. Marshall Wace LLP raised its stake in Shake Shack by 285.2% in the 3rd quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 586,999 shares of the company’s stock worth $54,949,000 after acquiring an additional 434,625 shares during the last quarter. Jennison Associates LLC raised its stake in Shake Shack by 57.1% in the 2nd quarter. Jennison Associates LLC now owns 593,971 shares of the company’s stock worth $83,512,000 after acquiring an additional 215,984 shares during the last quarter. Finally, 12 West Capital Management LP lifted its position in Shake Shack by 13.6% during the 3rd quarter. 12 West Capital Management LP now owns 1,753,595 shares of the company’s stock worth $164,154,000 after acquiring an additional 210,000 shares during the period. 86.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Insider Activity at Shake Shack

In other Shake Shack news, insider Stephanie Ann Sentell sold 1,100 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, November 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $85.14, for a total transaction 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. This represents a 9.99% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders own 8.50% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Multiple new store openings announced in the Louisville area (Oxmoor Center, east Louisville / Jeffersonville), signaling continued unit growth in new and underpenetrated markets. Expansions like this support revenue and brand density over time. Shake Shack coming to east Louisville as brand grows in Kentucky
• Positive Sentiment: Additional openings noted: first Louisville location at Oxmoor Center coverage and plans for further nearby sites — incremental unit growth that supports long-term comp and franchise/owned revenue mix. Shake Shack to open first Louisville location inside Oxmoor Center
• Positive Sentiment: Shake Shack is growing its footprint in other regions (New Jersey Union opening; Kentwood location planned for 2027) — continued unit cadence reduces execution risk around scale. Shake Shack grows NJ footprint with Union opening
• Positive Sentiment: CEO Rob Lynch emphasizes the brand is “not ubiquitous yet,” reiterating a long runway for new openings and same-store sales growth — a bullish narrative for multi-year revenue expansion. Shake Shack CEO Rob Lynch on 2025: ‘We are not ubiquitous yet’
• Positive Sentiment: Independent bullish thesis coverage highlights long-term upside from unit growth, strong brand economics and potential margin expansion — supports investor enthusiasm despite rich multiples. Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK): A Bull Case Theory
• Neutral Sentiment: Market roundups explain why SHAK is up today, blending expansion news, analyst notes and valuation commentary — useful context but not new catalysts. Shake Shack (SHAK) Stock Is Up, What You Need To Know
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research cut EPS estimates across multiple upcoming quarters and trimmed FY2026–FY2027 forecasts — a near-term negative that can pressure sentiment and set a lower bar for earnings. Analysts lowered several quarterly and full‑year targets. MarketBeat summary of analyst estimate changes

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.