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Aug 01, 2025
Cracker Barrel Q4 2025 Earnings Report
Cracker Barrel reported its Q4 2025 financial results, showing increased comparable restaurant sales and adjusted EBITDA growth despite overall revenue decline due to the prior year's 53rd week benefit.
Key Takeaways
Cracker Barrel delivered growth in comparable restaurant sales and achieved an 8% increase in adjusted EBITDA, although overall revenue and net income declined due to the lack of a 53rd week this year.
Comparable restaurant sales grew 5.4% in Q4-25.
Adjusted EPS was $0.74, while GAAP EPS came in at $0.30.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $55.7 million, up 8% after normalizing for the 53rd week in 2024.
Retail sales declined slightly by 0.8% compared to the prior year quarter.
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Forward Guidance
Cracker Barrel expects fiscal 2026 to face traffic headwinds and cost pressures, while emphasizing adjusted EBITDA as the key metric.
Positive Outlook
- Strategic pricing expected to support revenue.
- Labor productivity improvements anticipated to continue.
- Maintenance-focused capital spending to preserve store quality.
- No planned spending on remodels for FY26.
- Adjusted EBITDA guidance reflects operational discipline.
Challenges Ahead
- Comparable store traffic expected to decline 4% to 7%.
- Commodity inflation projected at 2.5% to 3.5%.
- Hourly wage inflation expected at 3% to 4%.
- 14 Maple Street units to be closed.
- Capital expenditures could reach up to $150 million.
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