From Yahoo Finance: 2025-05-27 09:19:00

Carillon Tower Advisers released its first quarter 2025 investor letter for the Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund. Small-cap stocks saw a drop in Q1, with the Russell 2000 Growth Index down 11.12%. Real estate outperformed all sectors, with a 1.76% increase, while consumer staples rose by 0.67%.

In the investor letter, Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund highlighted Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK), a fast-casual restaurant chain. SHAK stock had a one-month return of 31.17% and closed at $117.62 per share on May 23, 2025, with a market cap of $5.018 billion.

Carillon Eagle Small Cap Growth Fund remains optimistic about Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK), despite some disappointing performance in Q1. The company’s potential for future growth against a challenging consumer backdrop is highlighted, with optimism about unit growth, comparable sales, and margins over the next few years.

Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) is not among the 30 most popular stocks among hedge funds. In Q1 2025, SHAK reported revenue of $320.9 million, up 10.5% year-over-year. While SHAK has potential, hedge funds may find greater promise in AI stocks for higher returns within a shorter timeframe.

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