Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) Stock

CBRL's innovative menu offerings, strategic remodels and digital enhancements pave the path for growth. However, elevated costs are a concern.

Cracker Barrel's stock has declined significantly, but a comprehensive turnaround strategy aims to revive financial performance by 2026-2027 through store remodels, menu additions, technology investment and loyalty programs. The restaurant industry shows promising growth prospects through 2030. Recent financial results met expectations, with revenue and EPS beating estimates, and management optimistic about continued improvements through new initiatives.

Cracker Barrel's Five Pillar Plan is driving growth, with Q1 2025 comparable sales up 2.9% year-over-year, outperforming industry indices and competitors. The company is focusing on operational efficiencies and remodeling, aiming for structural savings of $50-$60 million over three years. Despite traffic declines, average check growth and new menu items are boosting sales, with a strong performance in the Northeast and Midwest markets.

CBRL's fiscal first-quarter top line reflects benefits from improved traffic and strong average check growth.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBRL ) Q1 2025 Results Conference Call December 4, 2024 11:00 AM ET Company Participants Adam Hanan - Director of IR Julie Masino - President and CEO Craig Pommells - SVP and CFO Conference Call Participants Dennis Geiger - UBS Brian Mullan - Piper Sandler Jake Bartlett - Truist Securities Andrew Wolf - CL King Todd Brooks - the Benchmark Company Katherine Griffin - Bank of America Operator Good morning, and welcome to Cracker Barrel's First Quarter Fiscal 2025 Conference Call. All participants will be in a listen only mode [Operator Instructions].

LEBANON, Tenn., Dec. 4, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ("Cracker Barrel" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: CBRL) today reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2025 ended November 1, 2024.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) shares rose after the company's preliminary first-quarter revenue and adjusted earnings beat analysts' expectations Thursday.

Cracker Barrel's fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results are hurt by several challenges due to broader economic conditions.

After years of struggling with COVID-related disruptions, labor shortages, inflation, and shifting consumer habits, Cracker Barrel NASDAQ: CBRL is turning a corner. The FQ4 and full-year 2024 results are lackluster, and the guidance is tepid, but it could have been worse, much worse, and there is an expectation that improvements will continue gaining traction in F2025.