Shake Shack Reports Preliminary Q4/FY25 Results, Provides FY26 Revenue & EBITDA Guidance

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Shake Shack Inc. announced preliminary unaudited results for Q4 and full-year 2025, reporting positive same-Shack sales and significant unit expansion, alongside initial financial guidance for fiscal year 2026.

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• Preliminary FY25 Results

  Reported total revenue of $1.45 billion and same-Shack sales up 2.3% for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025.

• Q4 2025 Performance

  Achieved total revenue of $400.5 million and same-Shack sales growth of 2.1% in the fourth quarter, despite weather impacts.

• FY26 Revenue Guidance

  Projected total revenue between $1.6 billion and $1.7 billion for fiscal year 2026, with positive low single-digit same-Shack sales.

• FY26 Profitability Outlook

  Guided for FY26 Adjusted EBITDA of $237.0 million to $245.0 million, but net income guidance remained flat at $50.0 million to $60.0 million.

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Shake Shack's preliminary Q4 and full-year 2025 results indicate continued growth, with positive same-Shack sales and traffic despite weather challenges. The company demonstrated strong unit expansion, opening 45 new Company-operated Shacks in FY25 and projecting 55-60 more in FY26. While the initial FY26 guidance forecasts increased total revenue and Adjusted EBITDA, the net income guidance remains flat compared to FY25, suggesting potential margin pressures or increased investments. Investors should monitor the company's ability to translate top-line growth into bottom-line profitability amidst its aggressive expansion plans and ongoing inflationary environment.