Nathan's Famous is undervalued despite strong performance and a solid, underleveraged balance sheet, suggesting significant potential for value creation. A 2015 recapitalization shows management understands financial engineering and suggests recent decisions may be setting Nathan's up for a sale. Chairman Howard Lorber has recently departed two public companies; might Nathan's be the third?
NATH has announced impressive earnings for the third quarter, showing growth in both revenue and profit, which has led to an increase in stock value. The company's branded products and licensing areas have performed particularly well.
NATH reports strong Q3 earnings with revenue and profit growth, driving stock gains as branded product and licensing segments outperform.
Nathan's Famous reported strong Q3 FY 2025 results, driven by 9.1% revenue growth and a 32.2% increase in EBITDA, highlighting its robust business model. The Branded Products Program and Product Licensing are key revenue drivers, with Product Licensing growing 16.9% year over year, contributing significantly to profitability. Despite challenges in the NYC restaurant scene, Nathan's Restaurant Operations grew 6.8%, showcasing resilience and strong performance in its hometown.
JERICHO, N.Y., Feb. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan's”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2024.
Nathan's Famous has successfully transitioned to an asset-light model, focusing on licensed products, ghost kitchens, and strategic partnerships, reducing its reliance on traditional restaurant operations. The company's partnership with John Morrell Food Group significantly improved its financial health, reducing long-term debt by 56% and boosting free cash flow. Revenue growth is driven by the Branded Products Program and licensing royalties, with the latter accounting for 23% of total revenue, despite challenges in franchised restaurants.
Strength in the majority of Nathan's Famous' segments drives its second-quarter fiscal 2025 performance.
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Refinances Senior Secured Notes With A New Unsecured $60 Million Term Loan Facility and $10 Million Revolving Credit Facility and Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of $0.50 Per Share