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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.(CBRL)Earnings, Financials & Key Ratios
CBRL•NASDAQ
$49.50
24.0× P/E·Price updated Jul 7, 2026
AboutCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. develops and operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept in the United States. The company's Cracker Barrel stores consist of a restaurant with a gift shop. Its restaurants serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner, as well as dine-in, pick-up, and delivery services. The company's gift shops comprise various decorative and functional items, such as rocking chairs, seasonal gifts, apparel, toys, cookware, and various other gift items, as well as various candies, preserves, and other food items. As of September 15, 2021, it operated 664 Cracker Barrel stores in 45 states. The company was founded in 1969 and is headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee.Show more
- Revenue$3.48B+0.4%
- EBITDA$190M+12.0%
- Net Income$46M+13.3%
- EPS (Diluted)2.06+12.6%
- Gross Margin32.95%+2.9%
- EBITDA Margin5.45%+11.6%
- Operating Margin1.58%+21.5%
- Net Margin1.33%+12.9%
- ROE10.29%+16.1%
CBRL Price & Volume
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) stock price & volume — 10-year historical chart
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Operational Stagnation Challenges Cracker Barrel Financial Stability
Investment Thesis • Updated 2026Q3
VerdictNegative
Growth:Contracting
Profitability:Strained
Financial:Vulnerable
Cash Flow:Mixed
Primary Risk:Margin compression and liquidity
Key Thesis Takeaways
- Cracker Barrel faces a precarious outlook characterized by contracting top-line growth and severe operating leverage constraints that frequently push operating income into negative territory.
- The company's reliance on a capital-intensive model, evidenced by $1.7 billion in net property, plant, and equipment, limits its ability to pivot effectively in a challenging consumer environment.
- Investors should monitor the sustainability of the dividend-heavy capital allocation strategy, as inconsistent free cash flow generation and thin liquidity buffers, with a current ratio of 0.50, pose significant risks to long-term solvency.
Verdict Logic
the company's inability to maintain consistent profitability, highlighted by a 94.2% decline in EPS during 2026Q2, suggests that the current dividend-heavy capital allocation strategy is unsustainable.
CBRL Growth Metrics
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) revenue, earnings & EPS growth — 3, 5 & 10-year CAGR
Revenue CAGR
10 Years2.06%
5 Years6.67%
3 Years2.16%
TTM-4.92%
Profit CAGR
10 Years-11.86%
5 Years-
3 Years-29.41%
TTM-54.6%
EPS CAGR
10 Years-11.28%
5 Years-
3 Years-28.64%
TTM-55.15%
Return on Capital
10 Years14.46%
5 Years7.87%
3 Years4.29%
Last Year3.39%
CBRL Recent Earnings
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) EPS & revenue vs analyst estimates — last 4 quarters
●Beat EPS 9/12 qtrs (75%)●Beat Revenue 7/12 qtrs (58%)
Q3 2026Latest
Jun 9, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.29+164.4%
$0.45
Rev
$797M+2.7%
$777M
Q2 2026
Mar 4, 2026Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.25+350.0%
$0.10
Rev
$875M+1.0%
$866M
Q4 2025
Dec 9, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.74+5.1%
$0.78
Rev
$797M-0.4%
$800M
Q4 2025
Sep 17, 2025Metric
Actual
Est
EPS
$0.74-5.1%
$0.78
Rev
$868M+4.4%
$831M
| Quarter | Date | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 2026Latest | Jun 9, 2026 | $0.29vs $0.45+164.4% | $797Mvs $777M+2.7% |
| Q2 2026 | Mar 4, 2026 | $0.25vs $0.10+350.0% | $875Mvs $866M+1.0% |
| Q4 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | $0.74vs $0.78+5.1% | $797Mvs $800M-0.4% |
| Q4 2025 | Sep 17, 2025 | $0.74vs $0.78-5.1% | $868Mvs $831M+4.4% |
Based on last 12 quarters of dataView full earnings history →
Latest CBRL News
Recent stock market news and headlines for Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL)
Peers Comparison
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $49.50 | $1.11B | 24.03 | 0.37% | 1.33% | 10.29% | 2.08% | |
| $35.42 | $459.76M | 31.63 | 8.25% | 1.83% | — | — | |
| $175.30 | $7.52B | 21.07 | 21.95% | 8.07% | 123.43% | — | |
| $6.25 | $321.87M | 15.24 | -2.5% | 2.24% | — | — | |
| $77.74 | $3.86B | 25.32 | 4.75% | 4.34% | 38.34% | — | |
| $187.03 | $12.29B | 30.66 | 9.39% | 6.85% | 27.87% | — |
Compare CBRL vs Peers
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
CBRL SEC Filings & Documents
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
8-K Announcements
6Material company update
Jun 9, 2026·SEC
Material company update
May 1, 2026·SEC
Material company update
Mar 4, 2026·SEC
10-K Annual Reports
210-Q Quarterly Reports
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CBRL Frequently Asked Questions
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Growth & Financials
What is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s revenue?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) reported $3.34B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 254% increase from $943.3M in 1996.
How fast is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. growing?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) grew revenue by 0.4% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Is CBRL profitable?
Yes, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) is profitable, generating $26.2M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (1.3% net margin).
Dividend & Returns
Does CBRL pay dividends?
Yes, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) pays a dividend with a yield of 2.08%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
What is CBRL's return on equity?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) has a return on equity (ROE) of 10.3%. This is reasonable for most industries.
What is Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s free cash flow?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) generated $59.2M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.