Shake Shack Inc. 8-K

What Happened
Shake Shack Inc. announced preliminary unaudited results for the fiscal fourth quarter and full fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 in a press release issued on January 12, 2026. The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to the Form 8-K (Item 2.02) and the filing also notes Regulation FD disclosure (Item 7.01). The company states the press release is furnished, not “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act and is not incorporated by reference into other Securities Act filings. The filing also includes the Inline XBRL cover page (Exhibit 104).

Key Details

• Date of disclosure: January 12, 2026 (press release announcing preliminary results for Q4 and FY ended Dec 31, 2025).
• Filing type/items: Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
• Press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1; not deemed “filed” under Section 18 and not incorporated by reference.
• Exhibit 104: Cover page interactive Inline XBRL data is included.

Why It Matters
Earnings and other quarterly/yearly results are material to investors because they directly affect revenue, profitability, and investor expectations. This 8-K signals Shake Shack has released preliminary results; investors should review the furnished press release for the actual figures and any commentary on performance or outlook. Because the results are described as preliminary and unaudited, they may be revised in subsequent filings (e.g., Form 10-K); watch for the company’s audited annual report and any related earnings call for final numbers and management commentary.