CAVA just dropped ~10% after earnings on slowing same‑store sales and lowered guidance — despite beating on EPS and revenue. Is this a real opportunity or a classic falling knife? I break down the narrative, run a quick DCF vs PEG, and share my buy zones.

What happened: EPS/rev beat, but growth narrative cracked on SSS slowdown and guidance trim.

Numbers that matter: 398 stores, ~$954.3M TTM revenue, margin context, and why a 3% SSS delta can hit operating earnings double‑digits.

Valuation check: DCF base vs narrative case ($56.89 → ~$47.22), PEG cross‑check (~$58.75), current price context (~$84.50).

Buy levels I’m watching and what would change my mind.

Risk lens: What could go right (traffic/mix/unit growth) vs wrong (promo intensity, cost creep, comp deceleration).

This is not financial advice. Do your own research.

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