Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK)

Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating & Drinking Places

Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 30, 2015. SentiSense covers Shake Shack Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places. Rob Lynch is its chief executive officer. The company reports 13,873 employees, and its corporate website is www.shakeshack.com.

About Shake Shack Inc.

Shake Shack is a fast-casual American chain restaurant, generating $2.2 billion in system sales across 373 US company-owned restaurants ($1.4 billion) and 286 licensed units ($838 million), with the latter largely situated in international markets and travel hubs. The firm derives the bulk of its revenue from the direct sales of higher-end burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle fries, shakes, custard, and limited-time offerings, while receiving royalty payments from licensed locations. The brand emphasizes its high-quality ingredients, such as all-natural, along with hormone- and antibiotic-free proteins.

Institutional ownership

In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 331 institutions reported holding SHAK, with 36.6 million shares worth $2.1 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, Vanguard and State Street. Of the 5 largest reported holders, all 5 added shares during the quarter.

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Frequently asked questions

What does Shake Shack Inc. do?

Shake Shack is a fast-casual American chain restaurant, generating $2.2 billion in system sales across 373 US company-owned restaurants ($1.4 billion) and 286 licensed units ($838 million), with the latter largely situated in international markets and travel hubs.

What sector is SHAK in?

SentiSense classifies Shake Shack Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating & Drinking Places.

Where does SHAK stock trade?

Shake Shack Inc. (SHAK) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 30, 2015.

Who is the CEO of Shake Shack Inc.?

Rob Lynch is the chief executive officer of Shake Shack Inc..