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Shake Shack shares shook by sales shock, sliding 30%

Nypost · · 283 words · By Lisa Fickenscher
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“Shake Shake’s shares tumbled 30% on Thursday”
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Multiple sources report a sharp decline in shares; PizzINT Intel specifically mentions losses widening to 30%.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack shares fell sharply after the company reported poor earnings, with Polymarket citing an initial 24% drop and later losses widening to 30%. The CEO said winter storms contributed to the wea…
https://www.pizzint.watch/intel/shake-shack-earnings-stock-s…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack's shares closed down 4.6 percent at $46.22 on the New York Stock Exchange. Up to Thursday's close, the stock had more than doubled in value since its debut on Jan.
https://www.reuters.com/article/shake-shack-stocks/shake-sha…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shares of burger and milkshake chain Shake Shack sank by as much as 15% in after-hours trading after it posted an unexpected sales decline. The fast food company said revenue at existing stores fell 2…
https://www.bbc.com/news/business-39808454
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“The Big Apple-based burger chain missed Wall Street’s estimates for sales and profits in the quarter ended April 1”
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Multiple sources (Parameter, Shake Shack Revenue Rises 14.3% But Misses Q1 Estimates) confirm that the company missed Wall Street estimates for the quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — The latest Shakes and Sips that scream summer. Featuring Tropical Mango Shake with Passion Fruit Popping Boba and Sparkling Cucumber Basil. Which one are you trying first?
https://shakeshack.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — SHAKE definition: 1. to move backwards and forwards or up and down in quick, short movements, or to make something or…. Learn more.
https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/shake
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web search NEUTRAL — The meaning of SHAKE is to move irregularly to and fro. How to use shake in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Shake.
https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shake
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“losing $290,000 compared to last year when it posted a $4.25 million profit”
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The claim states a loss of $290,000 and a previous profit of $4.25 million. However, two independent sources (Parameter and Shake Shack Q1 2026 earnings) report the actual loss as $294,000 and the previous profit as $4.5 million.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack reported a net loss of $294,000 in the first quarter of 2026, swinging from net income of $4.5 million in the same period a year earlier, as higher food costs and a jump in general and adm…
https://qz.com/shake-shack-first-quarter-2026-earnings-resul…
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web search NEUTRAL — First quarter revenue reached $366.7 million, representing 14.3% year-over-year growth but falling slightly below the $367 million analyst consensus.The net result showed a loss of $294,000, compared …
https://parameter.io/shake-shack-shak-plunges-nearly-30-foll…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack reported a 21.2% year-over-year increase in total revenue to $276.2 million, driven by strong performance in new Shack openings and positive same-Shack sales. The company opened 15 new Sha…
https://www.investing.com/news/stock-market-news/earnings-ca…
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“Revenues rose by 14.3% to $367 million”
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Two independent sources confirm revenue rose 14.3% to approximately $366.7 million (rounded to $367 million in the claim).
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web search NEUTRAL — Q1 Revenue: Shake Shack reported $366.7 million in first-quarter revenue, a 14.3% increase year-over-year. Expectations: The top-line figure fell short of Wall Street consensus estimates, according to…
https://www.edgen.tech/news/post/shake-shack-revenue-rises-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — The company generated $366.7 million in quarterly revenue, reflecting a 14.3% increase compared to the prior year period. However, this figure came up just short of the Street’s $367 million expectati…
https://parameter.io/shake-shack-shak-plunges-nearly-30-foll…
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web search NEUTRAL — Universe Astrology Sticker by Shake Shack.
https://shakeshack.com/
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“Wall Street had expected $371 million [in revenues]”
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Parameter explicitly states the Street's expectation was $367 million, and other sources confirm the company fell short of consensus estimates.
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web search NEUTRAL — Q1 Revenue: Shake Shack reported $366.7 million in first-quarter revenue, a 14.3% increase year-over-year. Expectations: The top-line figure fell short of Wall Street consensus estimates, according to…
https://www.edgen.tech/news/post/shake-shack-revenue-rises-1…
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web search NEUTRAL — The new Shake Shack site is live.
https://shakeshack.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack shares crashed the most on record after the burger chain reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with management blaming the miss on “significant weather i…
https://solwd.net/shake-shack-shares-crash-most-on-record-mc…
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“The company also flagged beef inflation — rising by a “low-teens percentage””
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The claim states beef inflation rose by a 'low-teens percentage', but a web search result specifically states costs were rising in the 'high teens' last quarter.
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack shares crashed the most on record after the burger chain reported weaker-than-expected first-quarter revenue and adjusted EBITDA, with management blaming the miss on "significant weather i…
https://www.zerohedge.com/markets/shake-shack-shares-crash-m…
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web search NEUTRAL — Beef costs have been pressuring numerous burger chains and Shake Shack was no exception, with those costs rising in the “high teens” last quarter. Yet restaurant-level profit margin at the fast-casual…
https://www.nrn.com/fast-casual/shake-shack-stock-plunges-as…
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web search NEUTRAL — Shake Shack – FREE Burger with a $10 Order.
https://shakeshack.com/
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“McDonald’s, have raised concerns about consumer spending amid rising inflation”
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The evidence confirms McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski warned about consumer spending getting worse due to fuel prices/inflation.
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web search NEUTRAL — McDonald's Corporation, doing business as McDonald's, is an American multinational fast food restaurant chain. As of 2024, it is the largest by revenue and second-largest by number of locations in the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonald's
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web search NEUTRAL — McDonalds.com is your hub for everything McDonald's. Find out more about our menu items and promotions today!
https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us.html
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web search NEUTRAL — Apr 21, 2026 · McDonald's customers can get more bang for their buck with new value menu items and meal deals. See them here.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2026/04/21/mcdonal…
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“Mickey D’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned during a Thursday earnings call that consumer spending may get “a little bit worse” as high fuel prices slam wallets”
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A Reuters report confirms CEO Chris Kempczinski warned during a Thursday call that consumer spending may get 'a little bit worse' due to gas prices.
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web search NEUTRAL — McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned that consumer spending may get “a little bit worse.” REUTERS. Shares in McDonald’s jumped 0.6% Thursday morning.
https://nypost.com/2026/05/07/business/mcdonalds-posts-stron…
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web search NEUTRAL — Kempczinski stated, "McDonald's is not going to get beat on value and affordability," affirming ongoing prioritization of price leadership across major segments.
https://www.aol.com/articles/mcdonalds-mcd-q1-2026-earnings-…
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web search NEUTRAL — Chris Kempczinski is Chairman and CEO of McDonald’s Corporation. Under his leadership, Chris has transformed the way McDonald’s engages its customers, cementing McDonald’s position as one of the world…
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriskempczinski
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“Shake Shack named Michelle Hook as its new chief financial officer on Thursday”
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No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding the appointment of Michelle Hook as CFO.
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“She succeeds Katherine Fogerty, a former Goldman Sachs vice president, who led finances for Shake Shake since 2020 and stepped down in March”
INSUFFICIENT EVIDENCE
No evidence was found in the provided search results regarding Katherine Fogerty's tenure or departure.
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