Chagee (NASDAQ:CHA) Hits New 1-Year Low Following Analyst Downgrade

Chagee Holdings Limited – Sponsored ADR (NASDAQ:CHA)’s stock price hit a new 52-week low on Wednesday after Zacks Research downgraded the stock from a hold rating to a strong sell rating. The stock traded as low as $8.98 and last traded at $9.3210, with a volume of 2238015 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $9.61.

CHA has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Chagee from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Sunday, December 14th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised shares of Chagee from an “underweight” rating to a “neutral” rating and decreased their target price for the stock from $12.40 to $11.50 in a report on Friday, February 13th. Jefferies Financial Group assumed coverage on shares of Chagee in a research note on Wednesday, January 7th. They issued a “hold” rating and a $14.00 target price on the stock. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Chagee in a report on Friday, March 27th. Five research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, two have issued a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $30.31.

Key Chagee News

Here are the key news stories impacting Chagee this week:

• Positive Sentiment: JPMorgan upgraded CHA from “neutral” to “overweight” and raised its price target to $16 (from $11.50), citing a stronger bull case; that upgrade is the primary driver of today’s upward price move. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company commentary and press coverage highlight a strategic push into the U.S. market and plans to recalibrate after a tough 2025, which could support longer-term growth but won’t immediately erase recent weak results. Read More.
• Neutral Sentiment: Investors can read the full Q4 2025 earnings call transcript for management’s detail on store mix, pricing, and U.S. plans—useful for assessing execution risk versus JPMorgan’s bullish view. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks Research downgraded CHA from “hold” to “strong sell,” adding immediate selling pressure and highlighting continued skepticism among some sell-side analysts. Read More.
• Negative Sentiment: Independent analysis (Seeking Alpha) notes a major Q4 2025 earnings miss—EPS fell ~87% YoY and missed consensus by a wide margin—and management’s FY26 guidance calls for essentially flat revenue and profit, underscoring short-term operational headwinds. Read More.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Chagee

Hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd lifted its stake in Chagee by 5,007.9% during the 4th quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd now owns 4,546 shares of the company’s stock valued at $53,000 after acquiring an additional 4,457 shares during the period. Virtu Financial LLC grew its stake in shares of Chagee by 355.9% in the fourth quarter. Virtu Financial LLC now owns 54,304 shares of the company’s stock worth $632,000 after acquiring an additional 42,393 shares during the period. Vident Advisory LLC purchased a new position in shares of Chagee during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $260,000. XTX Topco Ltd lifted its position in Chagee by 69.5% during the fourth quarter. XTX Topco Ltd now owns 118,637 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,380,000 after purchasing an additional 48,633 shares during the period. Finally, Millennium Management LLC lifted its position in Chagee by 86.3% during the fourth quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 27,512 shares of the company’s stock valued at $320,000 after purchasing an additional 12,747 shares during the period.

Chagee Stock Up 10.2%

The company has a market cap of $1.85 billion and a PE ratio of 11.21. The company’s fifty day moving average is $10.75 and its 200-day moving average is $13.32.

About Chagee

Our Mission With every cup of our tea, we aspire to foster a global connection of people and cultures. Our Vision To modernize the tea-drinking experience through technology and innovation. Our Core Values “Customer First” is the foundational philosophy of how we make decisions and run our business. “Caring for Partners” is the core value that defines how we interact with consumers, franchise partners, suppliers, and employees. “Quality, Health, and Convenience” is the guiding principle of how we make our products.