Zacks Investment Research·Oct 23, 2026
Cracker Barrel (CBRL) Up 29.8% Since Last Earnings Report: Can It Continue?Cracker Barrel (CBRL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
CBRL faces a challenging outlook with sustained revenue contraction, exemplified by a 2.2% year-over-year decline in 2026Q4, and extreme gross margin volatility that undermines earnings predictability.
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q4 2026Latest Sep 23, 2026 | $0.99+469.9% vs $0.17 | $849M+1.8% vs $835M |
Q3 2026 Jun 9, 2026 | $0.29+164.4% vs -$0.45 | $797M+2.7% vs $777M |
Q2 2026 Mar 4, 2026 | $0.25+350.0% vs -$0.10 | $875M+1.0% vs $866M |
Q4 2025 Dec 9, 2025 | -$0.74+5.1% vs -$0.78 | $797M-0.4% vs $800M |
Cracker Barrel (CBRL) reported earnings 30 days ago. What's next for the stock?
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Cracker Barrel's fiscal fourth-quarter adjusted earnings of $0.99 a share easily beat Wall Street's $0.17 estimate. New CEO David Deno is focused on cost savings and menu initiatives that can lift margins without relying on price increases.
CBRL aims to reverse its 6.1% traffic decline in fiscal 2027 through dinner menu upgrades, loyalty initiatives and value offerings amid consumer pressures.
Benchmark CBRL against direct peers instead of judging its metrics in isolation.
Key metrics vs top competitors for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $64.81 | $1.45B | 46.32 | -4.74% | 0.95% | 7.05% | 1.58% | |
| $35.85 | $454.76M | 110.38 | 8.25% | 0.43% | — | 6.05% | |
| $206.57 | $8.86B | 17.74 | 7.86% | 8.44% | 122.98% | — | |
| $106.76 | $5.3B | 26.42 | 4.75% | 5.2% | 41.84% | 1.01% | |
| $183.88 | $12.09B | 28.85 | 9.39% | 6.59% | 27.01% | 1.47% | |
| $9.75 | $834.74M | 11.70 | 0.14% | 1.79% | 17.78% | 4.6% |
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Sep 23, 2026·SEC
Jun 9, 2026·SEC
May 1, 2026·SEC
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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) reported $3.32B in revenue in fiscal year 2026, which is also its trailing twelve months. That is 195% more than the $1.12B of fiscal year 1997.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) revenue fell by 4.7% over the trailing twelve months, compared with the twelve months before.
Yes. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) earned $31.7M in net income over the trailing twelve months (a 1.0% net margin).
Yes. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) pays a dividend that yields 1.58% at the current price, a moderate yield.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) had a return on equity (ROE) of 7.0% over the trailing twelve months. That is below the market's typical 10-15%.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) generated $90.9M in free cash flow over the trailing twelve months.
