Oct 01, 2023

Red Robin Q3 2023 Earnings Report

Reported a decrease in total revenues and net loss compared to the same quarter last year, but saw an increase in adjusted EBITDA.

Key Takeaways

Red Robin reported a decrease in total revenues and net loss for the third quarter of 2023 compared to the same period in 2022. However, the company saw an increase in adjusted EBITDA and made progress on its "North Star" five-point plan, including debt repayment and stock repurchase.

Total revenues decreased to $277.6 million, a $9.2 million decrease.

Net loss was $8.2 million, a $4.5 million decrease from a net loss of $12.7 million during the same period of 2022.

Adjusted EBITDA increased to $6.8 million, a $2.9 million increase.

The company repaid $8.4 million of debt and repurchased $5.0 million of stock.

Total Revenue
$278M
Previous year: $287M
-3.3%
EPS
-$0.79
Previous year: -$1.03
-23.3%
Comparable Restaurant Revenue
-3.4%
Restaurant-Level Operating Profit Margin
11.1%
Previous year: 12.6%
-11.9%
Gross Profit
$20.1M
Previous year: $40M
-49.6%
Cash and Equivalents
$60.8M
Previous year: $50M
+21.5%
Total Assets
$777M
Previous year: $861M
-9.7%

Red Robin

Red Robin

Forward Guidance

Red Robin provided guidance for fiscal year 2023, expecting total revenue of at least $1.3 billion, comparable restaurant revenue to increase by 1.0% to 3.0%, restaurant level operating profit of 13.0% to 13.5%, selling, general and administrative costs of $123 to $127 million, capital expenditures of $45 to $50 million, and adjusted EBITDA of $72.5 to $77.5 million.

Positive Outlook

  • Total Revenue: At least $1.3 billion
  • Comparable Restaurant Revenue: Increase 1.0% to 3.0%
  • Restaurant Level Operating Profit: 13.0% to 13.5%, inclusive of investments in the guest experience
  • Selling, general and administrative costs: $123 to $127 million
  • Adjusted EBITDA: $72.5 to $77.5 million