Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc Dossier
Outlook & Key Dates
Estimates, guidance, catalysts, and upcoming events
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5-Yr Fwd EPS Growth
-20.9%projected annual EPS growth
Analyst Coverage
8analysts covering
FY EPS (est.)
-$0.04next fiscal year
Reporting Calendar
| Event | Expected Date |
|---|---|
| Fiscal 2027 First Quarter Earnings Release | 8 Dec 2026 |
Monitoring Framework
Key Performance Indicators
Comparable Store Restaurant Sales Growth Quarterly-260.0%Target: 1.0% to 3.0% (long-term recovery)
Comparable Store Retail Sales Growth Quarterly-920.0%Target: Stabilization and positive growth
Loyalty Program Membership Quarterly12MTarget: Continued expansion and higher check penetration
Google Star Rating (Guest Experience) Quarterly4.3Target: Maintain or exceed historical peak levels
Watch Items
- Consumer Backlash and Brand RelevancyTrigger: Further traffic declines exceeding -10% or negative social media sentiment spikesAction: Re-evaluate marketing messaging, adjust menu comebacks, and pause non-essential store remodels
- Commodity and Wage InflationTrigger: Commodity inflation exceeding 2.5% or wage inflation exceeding 3.0%Action: Implement strategic barbell pricing adjustments and accelerate kitchen labor-saving technologies
- Debt Leverage and LiquidityTrigger: Consolidated Senior Leverage Ratio exceeding 1.5x (covenant limit is 3.0x)Action: Restrict capital expenditures, suspend share repurchases, and prioritize debt paydown using revolving credit
Research as of 19 Jun 2026