Nov 01, 2024

Cracker Barrel Q1 2025 Earnings Report

Strategic transformation plan was on track and helped deliver financial results in line with expectations.

Key Takeaways

Cracker Barrel reported preliminary first quarter fiscal 2025 results, showing comparable store sales and traffic outperforming the Casual Dining industry. The company reaffirmed its fiscal 2025 outlook, expressing confidence in driving growth and delivering value creation for shareholders through its strategic transformation plan.

Strategic transformation plan continues to take hold.

Financial results were in line with expectations.

Comparable store sales and traffic results outperformed the Casual Dining industry.

Building momentum across operations with early favorable results from strategic initiatives.

Total Revenue
$845M
Previous year: $824M
+2.6%
EPS
$0.45
Previous year: $0.51
-11.8%
Gross Profit
$67.4M
Previous year: $60.1M
+12.1%
Cash and Equivalents
$11.5M
Previous year: $13.9M
-17.1%
Free Cash Flow
-$43.3M
Previous year: -$40.4M
+7.2%
Total Assets
$2.19B
Previous year: $2.22B
-1.2%

Cracker Barrel

Cracker Barrel

Forward Guidance

The Company reaffirmed the outlook provided in its September 19, 2024 press release and continues to expect the following for fiscal 2025.

Challenges Ahead

  • Uncertainties created by macroeconomic conditions, such as ongoing inflation, may adversely affect consumer behavior.
  • Low consumer confidence may adversely affect consumer behavior.
  • High interest rates may adversely affect consumer behavior.
  • Actual results may differ materially from those expected due to factors outside the Company’s control.
  • Disruptions to the Company’s restaurant or retail supply chain.