Is Cava Group Stock Your Ticket to Becoming a Millionaire?
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From what the evidence shows, What's remarkable is Given the model and potential growth trajectory of Cava Group (CAVA 1. 96%) stock, investors may perceive it as a second chance...
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July 24, 2025
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From what the evidence shows, What's remarkable is Given the model and potential growth trajectory of Cava Group (CAVA 1. 96%) stock, investors may perceive it as a second chance for those who missed out on Chipotle Mexican Grill
However, Chipotle, Cava offers a healthy fast-food alternative, in this case, Mediterranean cuisine instead of Mexican food, amid market uncertainty
Furthermore, Also, its rapid expansion is reminiscent of Chipotle, a restaurant chain that has grown to more than 3,800 locations
However, growth investors may want to know whether Cava stock can turn them into millionaires
Let's take a closer look at its current state and growth trajectory to determine whether such growth is feasible
Conversely, Image source: Cava Group
This demonstrates that state of Cava Group stock As of the end of Cava's first quarter of fiscal 2025 ( April 25), the restaurant chain had expanded to 382 restaurants in 26 states and the District of Columbia
It also plans to add between 64 and 68 restaurants during the fiscal year
That increase moves Cava forward on a previously outlined goal of reaching 1,000 locations by 2032
Additionally, While that would still make it far smaller than Chipotle, it would nearly triple Cava's foot over the next seven years
Such growth goals should draw growth investors (an important development)
Additionally, Indeed, in fiscal Q1, revenue increased to $329 million, a 28% year-over-year rise, amid market uncertainty
The number of restaurants, which grew 18% over the same period, played a massive role in that increase
Meanwhile, Moreover, the same-restaurant-sales growth of nearly 11% speaks to the chain's rising ity, and the 33% revenue growth in fiscal 2024 indicates that the increase is not a one-time event
Additionally, the restaurant consistently generates a fit
Meanwhile, Its fiscal Q1 net income of nearly $26 million was almost double that of the year-ago period and ly puts it on track to surpass the $130 million in earnings for fiscal 2024
Nevertheless, Furthermore, investors should not necessarily assume Cava will stop its expansion to 1,000 restaurants
Over time, it could up that target and in the footsteps of Chipotle and fast-food giant McDonald's, expanding internationally and dramatically increasing its addressable market
Challenges to minting millionaires Unfortunately, such growth may not be sufficient to make millionaires of Cava's investors
Additionally, Its market cap of $10 billion means it is still far smaller than Chipotle, which has a market cap of $72 billion
At the same time, Investors should also consider the growth of McDonald's, whose current market cap is $213 billion
Furthermore, In other words, if you bought $10,000 worth of Cava stock at today's prices, that would grow to $72,000 if it reached Chipotle's current size and $213,000 if Cava became as big as McDonald's, which boasts more than 38,000 restaurants globally
Furthermore, That would mean Cava falls well short of the $1 million goal
Admittedly, un Cava and Chipotle, McDonald's is primarily a franchise, which may make it a less applicable example (fascinating analysis)
Still, that difference may not address valuation concerns, in today's financial world
In contrast, Cava currently has a P/E ratio of 72, which is significantly higher than Chipotle at 48 times earnings and McDonald's earnings multiple of 26
Over time, that could dampen Cava's growth, assuming its P/E ratio falls more in line with the S&P 500 average of 30
Is Cava stock your ticket to becoming a millionaire
Meanwhile, In its current state, Cava stock is unly to turn investors into millionaires without a considerable investment
The data indicates that demonstrates that blem comes down to its size and growth potential (something worth watching)
Minting a millionaire would mean a 100-fold return on a $10,000 investment, and Cava stock does not offer an obvious path for such gains
Additionally, However, investors still should remember that Cava stock holds the potential for considerable growth
On the other hand, It's a rapidly expanding restaurant chain that, by all accounts, is on track to meet its 1,000-restaurant goal by 2032 and possibly grow beyond that over time
Assuming it stays on its current track for years to come, the stock can make an investor considerably wealthier
Additionally, However, The Author Will Healy is a contributing Stock Market Analyst at The Motley Fool, covering the nology and consumer goods industries
However, Before joining The Motley Fool, Will was a freelance writer covering stock and personal finance topics, with bylines in several minent online publications
Additionally, Prior to his time as a writer, he was an expert in geographic information systems, applying spatial and IT skills to perform RF and demographic analysis in the telecom industry
However, In Journalism from Texas A&M University, an M
On the other hand, In Geography from the University of North Texas, and an MBA in Finance and Strategy from the University of Texas at Dallas
At the same time, In his spare time, Will enjoys discovering exotic foods, traveling, enjoying nature, and is ud to have turned his love of and writing into a rewarding career
However, TMFWillHealy X @HealyWriting Will Healy has no position in any of the stocks mentioned
Moreover, Nevertheless, The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Chipotle Mexican Grill
The Motley Fool recommends Cava Group and recommends the ing options: short September 2025 $60 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill
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