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title: "CAVA stock down over 21% before Q1 earnings"
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description: "CAVA stock has dropped over 21%, falling from $98.8 in April to approximately $76.68, marking a technical bear market. Despite a strong growth forecast with Q1 revenue expected to rise 26% year over year, EPS may decline. The stock's premium valuation, with a forward P/E significantly above sector norms, adds pressure to deliver strong results."
datetime: "2026-05-18T09:41:18.000Z"
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# CAVA stock down over 21% before Q1 earnings

Steep monthly decline: Shares have fallen sharply from $98.8 in April to around $76.68, entering a technical bear market. Strong growth forecast: Wall Street projects Q1 revenue to rise 26% year over year, though EPS may edge lower. Premium valuation test: CAVA trades at a forward P/E far above sector norms, putting pressure on it to deliver robust results.

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