Shake Shack, Inc. (SHAK) – What Are Brokerages Saying About This Stock?

Shares of Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) have been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-eight ratings firms that are presently covering the stock, Marketbeat Ratings reports. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and sixteen have issued a buy rating on the company. The average 12 month target price among brokerages that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $87.00.

Several research analysts have weighed in on the stock. Zacks Research upgraded shares of Shake Shack from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 5th. Mizuho lowered their price target on Shake Shack from $90.00 to $80.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 30th. Robert W. Baird upgraded Shake Shack to a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, August 24th. Wall Street Zen upgraded Shake Shack from a “sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, September 12th. Finally, Seaport Research Partners began coverage on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Wednesday, September 16th. They issued a “neutral” rating for the company.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Bank of America Corp DE lifted its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 9.3% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 899,013 shares of the company’s stock valued at $79,536,000 after acquiring an additional 76,724 shares during the period. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP increased its position in Shake Shack by 2.5% during the first quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 670,111 shares of the company’s stock worth $59,276,000 after buying an additional 16,439 shares during the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in shares of Shake Shack by 1.8% during the 3rd quarter. Fisher Asset Management LLC now owns 636,738 shares of the company’s stock worth $37,364,000 after buying an additional 11,474 shares during the last quarter. Cannell & Spears LLC increased its holdings in shares of Shake Shack by 27.4% during the first quarter. Cannell & Spears LLC now owns 452,694 shares of the company’s stock worth $40,022,000 after purchasing an additional 97,446 shares during the period. Finally, Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Shake Shack by 48.7% in the third quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 323,692 shares of the company’s stock valued at $18,994,000 after acquiring an additional 106,075 shares during the last quarter. 86.07% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Shake Shack Stock Performance

SHAK stock opened at $72.02 on Friday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $65.04 and its 200 day simple moving average is $74.38. The company has a current ratio of 1.67, a quick ratio of 1.64 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.43. The firm has a market cap of $3.08 billion, a P/E ratio of 69.92, a P/E/G ratio of 7.76 and a beta of 1.75. Shake Shack has a 12-month low of $51.60 and a 12-month high of $107.46.

Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, November 5th. The company reported $0.40 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.34 by $0.06. Shake Shack had a return on equity of 9.29% and a net margin of 2.56%. The business had revenue of $423.27 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $426.41 million. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.36 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 15.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, equities research analysts predict that Shake Shack will post 1.12 EPS for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Shake Shack

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

• Positive Sentiment: Adjusted earnings were $0.40 per share, above analyst estimates of about $0.33–$0.34 and up from $0.36 a year earlier. Revenue grew 15.2% year over year, while guest traffic increased for a fifth consecutive quarter. Shake Shack gains after posting traffic growth for a fifth quarter in a row
• Neutral Sentiment: Shake Shack is teaming up again with New York pizzeria Mama’s TOO! on a limited-time Sunday Sauce menu, including a meatball parm offering at three locations. The promotion may attract attention, though its financial impact is unclear. Shake Shack and NYC Pizzeria Mama’s TOO! Reunite for Limited-Time Sunday Sauce Menu
• Negative Sentiment: Third-quarter revenue of $423.27 million fell short of the roughly $426 million analyst consensus. The company also issued fiscal 2026 revenue guidance of $1.6 billion–$1.7 billion, versus consensus of about $1.7 billion; management cited a challenging consumer backdrop. The shortfall and outlook may temper the positive earnings and traffic news. Shake Shack Third-Quarter Revenue Misses Street Views Amid ‘Challenging’ Consumer Backdrop

Shake Shack Company Profile

Shake Shack Inc operates a fast-casual restaurant chain known for made-to-order burgers, chicken sandwiches, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, milkshakes and beverages. Its menu also includes vegetarian and other specialty items, with offerings varying by location. The company emphasizes hospitality, quality ingredients and restaurant designs intended to support both dine-in and takeout service.

The business began as a temporary hot dog cart in Madison Square Park in New York City in 2001 and opened its first permanent restaurant there in 2004.