Shake Shack (SHAK) Tops Q1 EPS by 2c; Withdraws Guidance

Shake Shack (NYSE: SHAK) reported Q1 EPS of $0.02, $0.02 better than the analyst estimate of $0.00. Revenue for the quarter came in at $143.2 million versus the consensus estimate of $145.06 million.

Randy Garutti, Chief Executive Officer of Shake Shack, stated, “I've had the privilege of leading this company through many challenging and incredible moments, but I think we\'d all agree that this has been an unprecedented test for our world, and for our teams. Our message across the company has been consistent—to lead with hope, while acting on reality, and to make the necessary choices today to ensure our strength and growth continue for many years to come. Our Shack teams have been heroic, continuing to adapt our operating models and business strategy in true entrepreneurial spirit. By doubling down on our digital strategies and with increasing engagement through both our own, and third-party delivery channels, we have continued to see week-over-week improvement in sales in all regions, since the lowest point at the end of March. I am incredibly proud of how hard our team members are working to support our communities and guests during a time when providing hospitality is more important than ever."

Garutti concluded, “We continue to make disciplined adjustments to our cost structure based on reduced operations, but we’re remaining flexible and have started the rehiring process for some of our furloughed team members as our business slowly improves. It’s difficult to predict when and how quickly we will fully rebound once stay-at-home regulations are lifted, but our first priority will continue to be to keep our teams and our guests safe, as we carefully re-open Shacks. While we\'ve paused development during this cash conservation moment, we have a number of Shacks across various levels of design and construction completion and plan to resume development as the operating and construction environment continues to stabilize. Given the actions we’ve taken to bolster our balance sheet, we are in a strong position to resume execution of our long-term strategic growth plan as we continue to come through the other side of COVID-19. You can bet that when the day comes where friends, families, coworkers, travelers and everyone in our community chooses to gather again, Shake Shack will remain a place they choose to do so."

GUIDANCE:

Given the substantial uncertainty and subsequent material economic impact caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Company has withdrawn its guidance for the fiscal year ending December 30, 2020.

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