RBC Initiates Coverage on Shake Shack with Outperform Rating Amid Turnaround Potential
RBC Capital Markets has initiated coverage of Shake Shack (SHAK) with an outperform rating and a price target of $89, suggesting the stock could rise by 28% from its recent close. The fast casual chain's shares are currently trading more than 50% below their July 2025 highs, but RBC analyst Logan Reich sees potential for growth driven by improved marketing strategies, supply chain efficiency, and a new CFO who may set conservative expectations to enable consistent quarterly beats. Reich forecasts same-store sales growth of 3.1% in 2027 compared to the Wall Street consensus estimate of 2.2%. He also anticipates stronger margins due to lower beef prices, which could lead to flat or negative inflation by mid-2027 if current levels are maintained. The stock is currently valued at a historically low multiple—11x EV/EBITDA—which RBC believes offers room for expansion as the company's story becomes clearer and estimates improve.
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