#profit-margins

#profit-margins

CAVA reported Q3 2025 earnings after the close on Tuesday, delivering results that largely matched expectations but fell short on profitability. The stock closed at $49.12, down sharply from its 52-week high of $172.43. Revenue came in at $292.24M versus the $291.95M estimate, while EPS missed at $0.12 against a $0.13 consensus. The miss marked a departure from CAVA's recent track record of beating estimates in five of the last six quarters.

It's not my job to fight the Chinese on price.

UK businesses cut jobs at the fastest pace in four years over the summer, according to a Bank of England survey highlighting the impact from tax rises on employers. The monthly snapshot from a survey of chief financial officers at British businesses of all sizes showed firms reduced employment by an annual rate of 0.5% in the three months to August, the fastest since 2021.

Businesses face challenges in maintaining profit margins amidst fluctuating tariffs and trade negotiations, prompting the need for effective budgeting and sourcing strategies for the future.

The introduction of algorithmic price discrimination has resulted in significantly higher fares for riders while also reducing the overall compensation for drivers on billions of trips.