Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
jumped 3.1% in the morning session after the company reported a smaller-than-expected loss for its first quarter, which overshadowed a revenue miss and a reduced full-year forecast. While the restaurant chain's revenue of $797.2 million fell short of Wall Street's estimates and dropped nearly 6% from the previous year, its adjusted loss of $0.74 per share was narrower than the anticipated loss of $0.78. The company also saw declines in comparable-store sales for both its restaurant and retail segments. Following the results, Cracker Barrel cut its full-year outlook for revenue. Despite the largely disappointing report and a subsequent price target cut from Wells Fargo, investors appeared to focus on the modest earnings beat, prompting a rally in the shares after an initial drop.
Benchmark has maintained its "Hold" rating on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL) following the release of its fiscal first-quarter 2026 results, a decision that underscores deep-seated concerns about the restaurant and retail chain's financial health and operational trajectory. The investment firm's continued cautious stance comes as Cracker
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Restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 5.7% year on year to $797.2 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.25 billion at the midpoint came in 3.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.74 per share was 1.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL) met Wall Streets revenue expectations in Q3 CY2025, but sales fell by 5.7% year on year to $797.2 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $3.25 billion at the midpoint came in 3.7% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP loss of $0.74 per share was 1.8% below analysts’ consensus estimates.
Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
fell 2.1% in the afternoon session after analysts lowered their price targets for the company, signaling concern about its near-term financial outlook.
The country-store chain was at the center of business news a few months ago after it announced a new logo, ditching the iconic "old white man" leaning on a barrel for a simplified, text-only design, and changes to its cafes and stores.
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Shares of restaurant company Cracker Barrel (NASDAQ:CBRL)
fell 3.1% in the afternoon session after President Donald Trump threatened to impose "massive" tariffs on Chinese products, reigniting trade war fears.
