AllianceBernstein reports 6.4% stake in Cava

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 7,477,138 shares of Cava Group Inc. common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of December 31, 2025.

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AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 7,477,138 shares of Cava Group Inc. common stock, representing 6.4% of the class as of December 31, 2025. These shares are held for investment on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts.

The firm has sole voting power over 7,222,416 shares, sole dispositive power over 7,395,332 shares and shared dispositive power over 81,806 shares. AllianceBernstein certifies the position is held in the ordinary course of business and not for the purpose of changing or influencing control of Cava Group.

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What Cava Group Inc. stake does AllianceBernstein L.P. report in this Schedule 13G for CAVA?

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports beneficial ownership of 7,477,138 shares of Cava Group Inc. common stock, equal to 6.4% of the class. This reflects a sizable institutional holding based on shares outstanding as of December 31, 2025.

How does AllianceBernstein L.P. hold its Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) shares?

AllianceBernstein L.P. holds its Cava Group Inc. shares solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts. The filing notes the position is managed in the ordinary course of business and not intended to change or influence control of the company.

What voting and dispositive powers does AllianceBernstein L.P. report over Cava (CAVA) shares?

AllianceBernstein L.P. reports sole voting power over 7,222,416 Cava shares and sole dispositive power over 7,395,332 shares. It also discloses shared dispositive power over an additional 81,806 shares, outlining how it can vote and sell most of the position.

Is AllianceBernstein L.P.’s Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) stake a control investment?

AllianceBernstein L.P. certifies the Cava Group Inc. stake is not held for changing or influencing control of the issuer. The shares were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business as a passive, investment-focused institutional position.

What is the relationship between AllianceBernstein L.P. and Equitable Holdings regarding this Cava (CAVA) stake?

AllianceBernstein L.P. is a majority-owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. The filing explains AllianceBernstein operates under independent management and calculates and reports beneficial ownership separately from Equitable Holdings, in line with SEC guidance on such reporting relationships.

On what date is AllianceBernstein L.P.’s Cava Group Inc. (CAVA) ownership measured in this Schedule 13G?

AllianceBernstein L.P.’s beneficial ownership of Cava Group Inc. common stock is measured as of December 31, 2025. The Schedule 13G uses this event date to calculate both the total shares held and the corresponding 6.4% ownership of the outstanding class.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 04:10 PM Learn about SEC filing dates

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Cava Group Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

148929102

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(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)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 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 7,222,416.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 7,395,332.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 81,806.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

7,477,138.00

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)

6.4 %

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: 7,477,138 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: 6.4 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 7,222,416
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 7,395,332
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 81,806
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:	02/17/2026