CAVA vs. Chewy: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?

The article compares CAVA Group and Chewy as consumer discretionary investments. CAVA, a fast-casual Mediterranean restaurant chain, is experiencing rapid expansion with 22.4% revenue growth and strong traffic increases, while Chewy, an e-commerce pet retailer, shows modest 6.2% growth driven by its Autoship subscription model. The author recommends CAVA despite its higher valuation (P/E 85.1x vs. 12.0x), citing its early-stage national expansion opportunity versus Chewy's mature but slower-growing business.