Prime Capital Loads Up 490,000 CAVA Shares Worth $27.3 Million
Key Points
Bought 490,300 shares of CAVA; estimated transaction value $27.34 million based on quarterly average price.
Quarter-end value of the position rose by $27.84 million, reflecting both trading activity and stock price changes.
Trade represented a 3.25% shift in Prime Capital Management’s reportable U.S. equity assets under management.
Post-trade, the fund held 1,031,630 shares valued at $60.55 million.
The position now accounts for 7.19% of reportable AUM, making it the fund's fourth-largest holding.
On February 11, 2026, Prime Capital Management Co Ltd disclosed a purchase of CAVA Group (NYSE:CAVA) stock.
What happened
According to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission dated February 11, 2026, Prime Capital Management Co Ltd increased its stake in CAVA Group by 490,300 shares during the fourth quarter. The estimated value of these purchases was $27.34 million, based on the mean unadjusted closing price for the quarter. The fund’s quarter-end CAVA position value rose by $27.84 million, which includes both purchase activity and stock price movement.
What else to know
- Prime Capital Management’s purchase brought its CAVA stake to 7.19% of its reportable U.S. equity assets under management
- Top holdings after the filing:
- NASDAQ: TSLA: $323.74 million (38.4% of AUM)
- NYSE: TSM: $201.72 million (24.0% of AUM)
- NASDAQ: NVDA: $164.90 million (19.6% of AUM)
- NYSE: CAVA: $60.55 million (7.2% of AUM)
- NYSE: ELF: $45.97 million (5.5% of AUM)
- As of February 11, 2026, CAVA shares were priced at $67.37, down 48.5% over the past year and underperforming the S&P 500 by 62.91 percentage points
Company overview
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price (as of market close 2026-02-11) | $67.37 |
| Market Capitalization | $7.81 billion |
| Revenue (TTM) | $1.13 billion |
| Net Income (TTM) | $137.44 million |
Company snapshot
- Offers Mediterranean-inspired restaurant dining, with a menu featuring salads, dips, spreads, toppings, and dressings; also distributes branded products through grocery retailers.
- Generates revenue primarily from company-operated restaurant sales and packaged food distribution, complemented by online ordering channels.
- Operates a growing national footprint with over 10,000 employees and leverages a vertically integrated model.
CAVA Group is a leading fast-casual restaurant operator specializing in Mediterranean cuisine. The company combines in-restaurant dining with retail product distribution and digital ordering platforms to reach a broad customer base.
What this transaction means for investors
Prime Capital bought CAVA Group stock after it came down from a massive run-up early in the stock’s history.
It began accumulating shares in the third quarter of 2025 and then in Q4 it increased its stake in the consumer discretionary stock by 91%. Amid the falling stock price, it now trades at 7 times sales, down from a price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 16 one year ago.
As conditions stand now, CAVA may look like a sort of second chance at Chipotle Mexican Grill. Like Chipotle, it focuses on healthy food in a fast-casual setting.
It also is on a rapid expansion path, with revenue rising 23% in the first nine months of fiscal 2025 (ended Oct. 5). The increase came mostly from its expanding footprint, which grew by 18% over year-ago levels to 415.
The restaurant chain has set a goal of operating 1,000 or more restaurants by 2032. Assuming the chain can meet that goal, Prime Capital’s pivot into CAVA Group amid a falling valuation could pay off over time.
Will Healy has positions in Cava Group. The Motley Fool has positions in and recommends Cava Group, Chipotle Mexican Grill, Nvidia, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing, Tesla, and e.l.f. Beauty. The Motley Fool recommends the following options: short March 2026 $42.50 calls on Chipotle Mexican Grill. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy.