Deutsche Bank believes that Shake Shack offers investors an attractive entry point at its current levels. The bank upgraded the fast-casual burger chain to buy from hold, despite lowering its price target to $105 from $115. This revised price forecast still implies an upside of 26% from where shares closed on Monday. Analyst Lauren Silberman said that the stock offers an attractive valuation given its growth potential, alongside a compelling catalyst path in the first half of the year. She also noted that the stock could be a beneficiary of the upcoming World Cup. SHAK 1Y mountain SHAK 1Y chart “Looking ahead, SHAK is lapping easier compares in 1Q (LA wildfires, weather, extended Truffle Burger LTO), could benefit from fiscal stimulus in 2Q (skews middle/high income, lower frequency occasion), and should be one of the biggest beneficiaries of tourism for the World Cup in 3Q, noting ~30% of locations are in/near host cities,” she wrote. Meanwhile, another tailwind comes from Shake Shack’s launch of its first-ever loyalty program. The company’s 2026 restaurant margin expectations seem achievable and still leave likely room for upside, Silverman noted. “Our updated price target is now $105 (from $115), which implies a ~17x EV/EBITDA multiple, though we see room for expansion as the environment improves and confidence builds in SHAK’s ability to deliver sustainably positive SSS,” she added.
