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Cava Group (CAVA) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 12, 2026
Cava Group (CAVA) reported revenue of $368M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +31% from a year earlier. Operating margin was 7.3%, net earnings $23.0M (6.2% of revenue).
Cava Group, Q2 2026: revenue $368M (+31% year over year), operating margin 7.3%, net earnings $23.0M, operating cash flow $70.5M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $368M | — | +31% |
| Operating profit | $26.8M | — | +37% |
| Net earnings | $23.0M | — | +25% |
| Operating cash flow | $70.5M | — | +17% |
| Free cash flow | $29.3M | — | +53% |
What changed
Revenue was $368.4M in Q2 2026, up 31% year over year. Restaurant revenue was the largest line at 99% of revenue. Restaurant revenue added $87.2M year over year (up 31%), 99% of the total change.
Operating profit was $26.8M, a 7.3% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 8% reached operating profit, above the 7% margin then. Total costs grew 31% against revenue growth of 31%. The fastest-growing cost line was Cost of revenue (+32%). Net earnings were $23.0M, up 25% year over year. The effective tax rate was 24.7%.
Operating cash flow was $70.5M (up 17% year over year), 306% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $21.0M of depreciation and amortization and $5.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $21.5M. Capital expenditures of $41.2M left free cash flow of $29.3M.
Questions
What was Cava Group's revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Cava Group (CAVA) reported revenue of $368M for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +31% from a year earlier.
Was Cava Group profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $26.8M (7.3% of revenue) and net earnings $23.0M.
Source: Cava Group 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.