Shake Shack Inc. reported third‑quarter 2025 results that included total revenue of $367.4 million, a 15.9% year‑over‑year increase. Net income attributable to the company was $12.5 million, translating to diluted earnings per share of $0.30, while adjusted diluted EPS reached $0.36.
Operating income swung from an $18.0 million loss in the same quarter a year earlier to an $18.5 million profit, reflecting a turnaround in profitability. The company’s restaurant‑level profit margin rose to 22.8%, driven by operational efficiencies and sales leverage. In Q3 2024, Shake Shack posted a net loss of $11.1 million and a net loss per share of $0.26.
Same‑Shack sales grew 4.9% year‑over‑year, and licensing revenue reached $14.6 million. The quarter added 13 new company‑operated locations and 7 licensed Shacks, bringing the total number of sites worldwide to 630.
Management highlighted continued operational improvement and margin expansion as key drivers of the results, while noting that rising beef prices presented a challenge during the quarter. The earnings call was scheduled for 8:00 AM ET.
Shake Shack operates in the competitive fast‑casual dining sector, and its ability to achieve positive same‑Shack sales growth for the 19th consecutive quarter demonstrates resilience amid economic headwinds and inflation. The company’s unit‑growth strategy, supported by disciplined expansion and cost controls, underpins its strong revenue and profitability trajectory.
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