Q1 EPS Estimates for Shake Shack Decreased by Zacks Research

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research cut their Q1 2026 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Shake Shack in a report issued on Thursday, March 12th. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the company will post earnings per share of $0.13 for the quarter, down from their previous forecast of $0.17. Zacks Research currently has a “Hold” rating on the stock. 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 Q2 2026 earnings at $0.46 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $0.40 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $0.39 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $1.38 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.51 EPS, Q4 2027 earnings at $0.53 EPS, FY2027 earnings at $1.74 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $2.17 EPS.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, February 26th. The company reported $0.37 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.35 by $0.02. The business had revenue of $400.53 million during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $402.06 million. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 11.08% and a net margin of 3.16%.Shake Shack’s revenue was up 21.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.26 EPS.

SHAK has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft upgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $105.00 price objective on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $90.00 to $100.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Friday, February 27th. Morgan Stanley raised Shake Shack from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price target for the company from $115.00 to $125.00 in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. TD Cowen raised their price target on Shake Shack from $100.00 to $105.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Finally, Loop Capital raised Shake Shack from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and lifted their price objective for the stock from $98.00 to $127.00 in a report on Friday, November 14th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, ten have given a Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $116.64.

Shake Shack Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE SHAK opened at $86.98 on Friday. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $93.30 and its 200-day moving average price is $92.03. Shake Shack has a 52-week low of $72.93 and a 52-week high of $144.65. The company has a market cap of $3.71 billion, a PE ratio of 79.80, a PEG ratio of 4.67 and a beta of 1.73. The company has a quick ratio of 1.73, a current ratio of 1.76 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Swedbank AB purchased a new position in shares of Shake Shack during the 4th quarter worth $84,092,000. Holocene Advisors LP purchased a new stake in shares of Shake Shack in the 2nd quarter worth $115,432,000. Adage Capital Partners GP L.L.C. bought a new position in Shake Shack in the 4th quarter worth $40,829,000. Wellington Management Group LLP raised its holdings in Shake Shack by 21.0% in the 3rd quarter. Wellington Management Group LLP now owns 2,590,911 shares of the company’s stock worth $242,535,000 after purchasing an additional 450,406 shares during the period. Finally, Marshall Wace LLP lifted its position in Shake Shack by 285.2% during the third quarter. Marshall Wace LLP now owns 586,999 shares of the company’s stock valued at $54,949,000 after purchasing an additional 434,625 shares in the last quarter. 86.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Key Shake Shack News

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

About Shake Shack

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.