CAVA & Nepsis: Seriously?

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So, Nepsis, this investment firm, decided to throw another $2.9 million at CAVA. Another $2.9 million! You know, it’s not the money, it’s the principle. Like, what are they thinking? This whole thing just feels…off. They bought 52,776 shares. Fifty-two thousand! Do they have nothing better to do? And then they announce it? Like they’re expecting a parade? It’s just…a lot.

What Happened, Exactly?

Apparently, on January 14th, 2026 – a date I’ll be sure to mark on my calendar – Nepsis decided CAVA needed more of their money. They’re claiming it’s a “significant acquisition.” Significant to whom? The shareholders? Because last I checked, the stock’s been performing like a broken escalator. They’re valuing it based on the fourth quarter of 2025. The fourth quarter! Like that’s some sort of immutable truth. The whole thing is just…arbitrary.

What Else Do We Need to Know?

Now, Nepsis owns 176,694 shares. 176,694! That’s 3.2% of their reportable assets. 3.2%! It’s a rounding error, honestly. Meanwhile, they’re touting their other holdings: UTHR, RLI, DVN… it’s just a list of letters and numbers. It’s enough to give you a headache. It’s like they’re trying to impress me with… diversification? As if that solves anything. They’re boasting about these holdings as if they’re some sort of grand achievement. I mean, really?

And the stock? Down 38.3% over the last year. Thirty-eight percent! And they’re comparing it to the S&P 500, like that somehow makes it better. It’s underperforming by 57.61 percentage points. Fifty-seven! It’s not even close. It’s like they’re actively trying to lose money. I swear, some people just want to watch the world burn.

The Company Itself – A Snapshot

Metric Value
Market capitalization $7.89 billion
Revenue (TTM) $1.13 billion
Net income (TTM) $137.44 million
Price (as of January 13, 2026) $68.52

Okay, so they sell salads and bowls. Mediterranean-inspired. Fine. Vertically integrated. Okay, whatever that means. They’re expanding their footprint. Of course they are. Everyone’s expanding their footprint. It’s the law of the universe. It’s just…predictable. They’re trying to be the Panera of the Mediterranean. Honestly, is that what we’ve come to?

  • Offers Mediterranean-inspired fast-casual dining, including salads, bowls, pitas, dips, and dressings, with additional retail sales through grocery channels.
  • Operates a vertically integrated business model, generating revenue from both restaurant operations and branded product sales in supermarkets.
  • Serves a broad customer base seeking healthy, customizable meals, and leverages a growing national footprint to expand its market presence.

What Does This All Mean?

Look, CAVA’s stock isn’t exactly flying high. It’s down. Significantly. And Nepsis is throwing more money at it. It’s like they’re doubling down on a bad hand. They claim there’s a turnaround coming. A new menu. “Optimism” from analysts. It’s always “optimism.” It’s the default setting. They’re aiming for 1,000 restaurants by 2032. That’s a lot of salads. A lot. And the P/E ratio? 124x. It’s still ridiculous. It’s just…excessive.

This is a stock for “aggressive growth investors.” That’s code for “people who like to gamble.” If CAVA doesn’t deliver, the price could “tumble.” You think? It’s almost as if that’s a possibility. So, Nepsis believes in the “long-term growth story.” That’s what they’re telling us, anyway. It’s a risk. A big one. And they’re willing to take it. With my money, indirectly, of course. It’s infuriating. Absolutely infuriating.

Honestly, I just want a decent bowl of hummus without having to navigate a confusing mobile ordering app. Is that too much to ask?

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2026-01-15 18:42