Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) Given Consensus Rating of “Moderate Buy” by Brokerages

Shake Shack, Inc. (NYSE:SHAK) has received a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-nine analysts that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. One analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, twelve have assigned a hold rating and sixteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among analysts that have updated their coverage on the stock in the last year is $94.56.

Several equities research analysts have commented on the stock. Gordon Haskett lowered their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $90.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, June 3rd. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft reaffirmed a “buy” rating and issued a $117.00 target price on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Wednesday, April 15th. Morgan Stanley reaffirmed an “equal weight” rating and issued a $76.00 target price (down from $115.00) on shares of Shake Shack in a research note on Wednesday. DA Davidson lowered their target price on shares of Shake Shack from $85.00 to $70.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, June 2nd. Finally, Guggenheim lowered their price objective on shares of Shake Shack from $120.00 to $100.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, May 11th.

Insider Activity at Shake Shack

In related news, CEO Robert Lynch acquired 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The stock was bought at an average price of $60.39 per share, with a total value of $301,950.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief executive officer directly owned 77,845 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,701,059.55. The trade was a 6.86% increase in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director Sumaiya Balbale acquired 4,068 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, May 15th. The shares were bought at an average cost of $61.42 per share, with a total value of $249,856.56. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 13,407 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $823,457.94. This represents a 43.56% increase in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this purchase is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have purchased 50,616 shares of company stock valued at $3,109,782 over the last three months. Insiders own 8.32% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Shake Shack

Large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC bought a new stake in shares of Shake Shack during the fourth quarter worth $25,000. Geneos Wealth Management Inc. acquired a new position in Shake Shack during the first quarter worth $26,000. Assetmark Inc. boosted its holdings in Shake Shack by 457.6% during the fourth quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 368 shares of the company’s stock worth $30,000 after purchasing an additional 302 shares during the last quarter. UMB Bank n.a. boosted its holdings in Shake Shack by 42.2% during the fourth quarter. UMB Bank n.a. now owns 391 shares of the company’s stock worth $32,000 after purchasing an additional 116 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp boosted its holdings in Shake Shack by 68.5% during the third quarter. Murphy & Mullick Capital Management Corp now owns 418 shares of the company’s stock worth $38,000 after purchasing an additional 170 shares during the last quarter. Institutional investors own 86.07% of the company’s stock.

Shake Shack Stock Up 0.1%

Shares of NYSE:SHAK opened at $52.41 on Wednesday. Shake Shack has a 52 week low of $52.29 and a 52 week high of $144.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 1.66 and a current ratio of 1.69. The company has a market capitalization of $2.24 billion, a PE ratio of 53.48, a PEG ratio of 2.30 and a beta of 1.63. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $81.29 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $86.48.

Shake Shack News Summary

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

• Negative Sentiment: Levi & Korsinsky announced a new investigation into possible securities-law violations at Shake Shack after the company twice cut guidance in recent weeks, reinforcing worries that management’s outlook may have been too optimistic. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Pomerantz LLP also launched an investor claim review, adding to the growing legal overhang tied to Shake Shack’s reduced second-quarter revenue and margin guidance. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts reacted to the weaker outlook by cutting price targets, including BNP Paribas Exane lowering its target to $77 and Robert W. Baird cutting its target to $60, signaling reduced confidence in near-term fundamentals. Article Title
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple reports said Shake Shack lost roughly 9%–10% in one session after it trimmed FY2026 restaurant-level profit margin guidance and reduced quarterly revenue expectations, which is the main catalyst behind the stock’s decline. Article Title
• Neutral Sentiment: Separate headlines about stolen Shake Shack ribs in Mexico and a legacy NYC burger chain are mostly brand-interest stories and are unlikely to materially move the stock. Article Title Article Title

About Shake Shack

Shake Shack, Inc (NYSE: SHAK) is a publicly traded hospitality company known for its modern take on the classic American roadside burger stand. The company operates a chain of quick-casual restaurants offering premium hamburgers, hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, frozen custard, milkshakes and a curated selection of beer and wine. Shake Shack emphasizes high-quality ingredients, including 100% all-natural Angus beef with no hormones or antibiotics, and works with local suppliers where possible to maintain its commitment to fresh, responsibly sourced food.

Shake Shack traces its origins to a hot dog cart opened in New York City’s Madison Square Park in 2001 by Danny Meyer’s Union Square Hospitality Group.