Jul 29, 2022

Cracker Barrel Q4 2022 Earnings Report

Cracker Barrel's financial performance was reported for Q4 2022, showing revenue growth but a decrease in net income and earnings per share compared to the prior year.

Key Takeaways

Cracker Barrel reported a 5.9% increase in total revenue to $830.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022. However, GAAP net income decreased by 8.2% to $33.4 million, and GAAP earnings per diluted share decreased by 3.9% to $1.47. The company's performance was affected by factors such as lower travel volumes, fewer visits from older guests, and inflationary pressures.

Total revenue increased by 5.9% to $830.4 million.

Comparable store restaurant sales increased by 6.1%, with a 7.0% increase in menu pricing.

Comparable store retail sales increased by 3.0%.

GAAP earnings per diluted share were $1.47, a 3.9% decrease compared to the prior year.

Total Revenue
$830M
Previous year: $784M
+5.9%
EPS
$1.57
Previous year: $2.25
-30.2%
Comparable Restaurant Sales Growth
6.1%
Previous year: 53.5%
-88.6%
Comparable Retail Sales Growth
3%
Previous year: 74.8%
-96.0%
Gross Profit
$263M
Previous year: $280M
-6.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$45.1M
Previous year: $327M
-86.2%
Free Cash Flow
$60.5M
Previous year: $63.1M
-4.0%
Total Assets
$2.29B
Previous year: $2.39B
-4.0%

Cracker Barrel

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Forward Guidance

The Company provided the following outlook for fiscal 2023, while reminding readers that the uncertainties created by current macroeconomic conditions may cause actual results to differ materially from those expected.