AllianceBernstein files 13G/A showing 9.19M CAVA shares (NYSE: CAVA)

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Cava Group Inc ownership disclosure: AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 9,185,954 shares of Cava Group Inc common stock, representing 7.9% of the class. The filing states these shares were held "solely for investment purposes" on behalf of client discretionary accounts and lists voting and dispositive powers.

The filing shows 8,876,470 shares as sole voting power, 9,089,352 shares as sole dispositive power and 96,602 shares of shared dispositive power. The disclosure is submitted as an amendment to a Schedule 13G.

Insights

Institutional Ownership Analyst

Large passive stake disclosed by a major asset manager.

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 9,185,954 shares (7.9%). The filing characterizes the holdings as held "solely for investment purposes," consistent with passive investor reporting on Schedule 13G/A.

This position size is material relative to typical free‑float thresholds; subsequent filings may show any changes in voting or disposition patterns but no trading intent is stated here.

Compliance & SEC Filings Specialist

Amendment clarifies ownership and voting/dispositive details.

The Schedule 13G/A lists exact vote and dispositive counts: 8,876,470 sole voting power, 9,089,352 sole dispositive power, and 96,602 shared dispositive power. The filer includes the required CUSIP and issuer address information.

Filing signatures and a corporate contact are present; no additional qualifiers about sales, purchases, or plans to change holdings are included.

Key Figures

Beneficially owned shares: 9,185,954 shares Percent of class: 7.9% Sole voting power: 8,876,470 shares +3 more

6 metrics

Beneficially owned shares 9,185,954 shares reported beneficial ownership

Percent of class 7.9% percent of common stock class

Sole voting power 8,876,470 shares sole power to vote or direct the vote

Sole dispositive power 9,089,352 shares sole power to dispose or direct disposition

Shared dispositive power 96,602 shares shared power to dispose or direct disposition

CUSIP 148929102 identifier for Cava Group Inc common stock

Key Terms

Schedule 13G/A, Beneficially owned, Sole dispositive power

3 terms

Schedule 13G/A regulatory

"Amendment No. 1; Schedule 13G/A reporting beneficial ownership"

A Schedule 13G/A is an amended public filing with the U.S. securities regulator that updates a previous Schedule 13G, disclosing when an individual or group holds a substantial (typically over 5%) stake in a company and is claiming a passive, non‑controlling intent. Investors monitor these updates because rising or falling holdings can signal changing confidence, potential future moves, or shifts in voting power — like watching a public ledger where large shareholders quietly adjust their positions.

Beneficially owned financial

"Amount beneficially owned: 9,185,954 shares acquired solely for investment purposes"

Beneficially owned describes securities or assets where a person has the economic rights and control—such as the right to receive dividends and to direct voting—even if legal title is held in another name. Think of it like having the keys and using a car that’s registered to someone else: you get the benefits and make decisions. Investors care because beneficial ownership reveals who truly controls value and voting power, affecting corporate decisions and takeover dynamics.

Sole dispositive power regulatory

"Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9,089,352"

Sole dispositive power is the exclusive legal authority to decide what happens to a security — for example, whether to sell, transfer, or retain shares — without needing anyone else’s permission. Investors care because it signals who truly controls the economic outcome of an investment: like holding the only key to a safe, the holder can realize gains or losses and may trigger regulatory reporting, insider rules, or influence over corporate ownership.

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 1)

Cava Group Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

148929102

(CUSIP Number)

03/31/2026

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

schemaVersion:

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP Number(s): 148929102

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AllianceBernstein L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 8,876,470.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 9,089,352.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 96,602.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

9,185,954.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

7.9 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Cava Group Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: 14 RIDGE SQUARE NW,, SUITE 500,, WASHINGTON,, DC, 20016
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AllianceBernstein L.P.")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203 All media outlets, please contact Jennifer Will at AllianceBernstein (212-969-1157) with any questions. All other questions can be directed to Section13USFilings@alliancebernstein.com.
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 148929102
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 9,185,954 shares acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts.* *AllianceBernstein L.P. is a majority owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"). AllianceBernstein operates under independent management and makes independent decisions from EQH and its respective subsidiaries, and EQH calculates and reports beneficial ownership separately from AllianceBernstein pursuant to guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release Number 34-39538 (January 12, 1998).
(b)	Percent of class: 7.9 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 8,876,470
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 9,089,352
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 96,602
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Not Applicable
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under § 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Signature:	Marcus Edwards
Name/Title:	AVP/ Senior Compliance Associate
Date:	05/15/2026

FAQ

What stake does AllianceBernstein report in CAVA?

AllianceBernstein reports beneficial ownership of 9,185,954 shares, representing 7.9% of Cava Group Inc common stock, held for client discretionary accounts.

How many votes does AllianceBernstein control in CAVA?

The filing shows 8,876,470 shares as sole voting power and 0 shares as shared voting power; voting control is reported as sole authority for that amount.

Does the Schedule 13G/A say AllianceBernstein plans to sell CAVA shares?

No sale plans are disclosed; the filing describes the holdings as held "solely for investment purposes" and does not state any intent to buy or sell in this amendment.

What dispositive powers does AllianceBernstein report for CAVA shares?

The amendment lists 9,089,352 shares as sole dispositive power and 96,602 shares as shared dispositive power, indicating who can direct disposition of the shares.

Is this a new filing or an amendment to a previous 13G?

This submission is labeled as "Amendment No. 1" to a Schedule 13G, updating or correcting previously reported ownership details.