12 West Capital Management LP Acquires 210,000 Shares of Shake Shack, Inc. $SHAK

12 West Capital Management LP increased its holdings in shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) by 13.6% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,753,595 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 210,000 shares during the quarter. Shake Shack makes up about 17.0% of 12 West Capital Management LP’s investment portfolio, making the stock its 2nd biggest holding. 12 West Capital Management LP owned 4.11% of Shake Shack worth $164,154,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

A number of other hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in the business. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. grew its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 4.5% in the first quarter. MIRAE ASSET GLOBAL ETFS HOLDINGS Ltd. now owns 22,627 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,995,000 after buying an additional 976 shares in the last quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp increased its holdings in Shake Shack by 4,210.3% during the first quarter. Jones Financial Companies Lllp now owns 2,500 shares of the company’s stock worth $220,000 after buying an additional 2,442 shares during the last quarter. United Services Automobile Association bought a new stake in Shake Shack during the first quarter worth $219,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. bought a new stake in Shake Shack during the first quarter worth $26,000. Finally, Savant Capital LLC lifted its stake in Shake Shack by 18.6% in the second quarter. Savant Capital LLC now owns 3,182 shares of the company’s stock valued at $447,000 after acquiring an additional 499 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Price Performance

Shares of SHAK opened at $86.98 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $3.71 billion, a PE ratio of 79.80, a PEG ratio of 4.68 and a beta of 1.73. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a current ratio of 1.76 and a quick ratio of 1.73. The company’s 50-day moving average is $93.30 and its 200-day moving average is $91.93. Shake Shack, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $72.93 and a fifty-two week high of $144.65.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.35 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $400.53 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $402.06 million. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 11.08% and a net margin of 3.16%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 21.8% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm posted $0.26 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Shake Shack, Inc. will post 1.26 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts have recently commented on the stock. DA Davidson assumed coverage on shares of Shake Shack in a research report on Friday, March 6th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $125.00 price objective for the company. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft raised shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Raymond James Financial set a $140.00 target price on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen lifted their price target on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Zacks Research raised Shake Shack from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 9th. One equities research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, fourteen have given a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the company has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $116.64.

Shake Shack News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Operational efficiency driving margin gains — Zacks highlights Shake Shack’s 2025 EBITDA improvement (~20%) from labor optimization and supply‑chain upgrades, which management says should support mid‑teens growth through 2027. This underpins profit leverage as sales recover. Can Operational Efficiency Sustain Shake Shack’s EBITDA Momentum?
• Positive Sentiment: Brand/value publicity — A consumer story naming an NYC chain’s fries “best value” highlights positive consumer perception for Shake Shack’s core menu and can help traffic and comp sales, especially in urban locations. NYC chain’s fries trounced every national fast-food chain for ‘best value’ honor
• Positive Sentiment: New unit expansion — A second Shake Shack opened in Tucson (Eastside), demonstrating continued unit growth and market penetration at local level; small near‑term revenue impact but supports longer‑term unit economics. Second Shake Shack opens in Tucson, this time on the Eastside
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks’ longer‑term view still growthy — Despite cuts to near‑term quarters, Zacks projects FY2028 EPS of $2.17, indicating expectation of multi‑year EPS recovery; however the firm maintains a “Hold” rating, so this is not a clear bullish catalyst.
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple near‑term EPS cuts from Zacks — Analysts at Zacks lowered Q1–Q4 2026 and Q1–Q4 2027 quarter estimates and trimmed FY2026 and FY2027 EPS forecasts (e.g., FY2026 to $1.38 from $1.50; FY2027 to $1.74 from $1.80). Zacks retains a “Hold” rating. These downward revisions increase downside risk to the stock in the near term.
• Negative Sentiment: Sector/stock weakness reported — A roundup piece highlights Shake Shack among several restaurant names that saw sharp share moves, reflecting broader industry volatility that can amplify share declines on negative headlines or weaker macro data. Shake Shack, Papa John’s, Bloomin’ Brands, Brinker International, and Kura Sushi shares plummet, what you need to know

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.