Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Stock Price & Analysis
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) closed at USD 67.31 on Thursday, October 22, 2026, up 2.37% on the day. The US market is currently closed (pre-market); this is not a live price.
The prior close was USD 65.75; the Oct 22, 2026 session ranged USD 65–67.56 on volume of 747,222 shares. Market capitalization is $1.50B, with a 52-week range of USD 24.85–70.28 (NMS). Source: Nexqual, retrieved October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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Key facts (CBRL)
- Last four reported quarters (through Jul 31, 2026): revenue $3.32B, net income $31.7M (1.0% margin), free cash flow $88.4M (SEC filings).
- Valuation: P/E 47.5x (avg 30.2x at the last 3 fiscal year-ends), EV/EBITDA 16.3x, net debt $301M.
- Insider open-market sales, last ~7 months: 1 Form 4 filings, $182K; 1 not under a Rule 10b5-1 plan ($182K); 0 by opportunistic insiders, 0 by routine insiders (three-year test, Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski 2012).
- Analysts: Hold (mean 3.22 on a 1–5 scale) (9 analysts), mean target USD 50.71 (range 44–60).
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +87.6% vs S&P 500 +14.9%; 5Y -37.0% vs S&P 500 +80.3%.
- Next earnings: 2026-12-09, EPS estimate USD -0.11, revenue estimate $815M.
Financials (SEC 10-K; TTM = last four 10-Q/10-K quarters) (CBRL)
| USD | FY2022 | FY2023 | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 | TTM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $3.27B | $3.44B | $3.47B | $3.48B | $3.32B | $3.32B |
| Gross profit | $2.22B | $2.32B | $2.38B | $2.40B | $2.29B | — |
| Operating income | $153M | $121M | $45.1M | $55.0M | -$12.5M | -$12.5M |
| Net income | $132M | $99.0M | $40.9M | $46.4M | $31.7M | $31.7M |
| EPS (diluted) | $5.67 | $4.45 | $1.83 | $2.06 | $1.40 | — |
| Free cash flow | $107M | $123M | $40.7M | $59.8M | $88.4M | $88.4M |
| Gross margin | 67.9% | 67.2% | 68.7% | 69.0% | 69.1% | — |
| Operating margin | 4.7% | 3.5% | 1.3% | 1.6% | -0.4% | -0.4% |
| Net margin | 4.0% | 2.9% | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Revenue growth | +15.8% | +5.4% | +0.8% | +0.4% | -4.7% | — |
| Cash + short-term investments | $45.1M | $25.1M | $12.0M | $39.6M | $36.5M | — |
| Total debt | $423M | $415M | $477M | $485M | $337M | — |
Fiscal years end Jul. EPS is split-adjusted.
Valuation (price ÷ last four quarters, through Jul 31, 2026) (CBRL)
P/E 47.5x · P/S 0.5x · EV/EBITDA 16.3x · EV/Sales 0.5x · P/FCF 17.0x · P/B 3.1x · FCF yield 5.88% · Earnings yield 2.11% · Dividend yield (paid, TTM) 1.54% · Net debt $301M · EV $1.81B
P/E at fiscal year-ends: Jul 2026 40.1x, Aug 2025 29.0x, Aug 2024 21.6x.
Insider sales (SEC Form 4, open-market, last ~7 months) (CBRL)
0 of 1 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan (scheduled in advance). Unplanned sales were timed by the insider.
| Trade date | Insider | Role | Shares | Value | % of holdings sold | 10b5-1 plan | Insider type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | Roberts Donna | SVP, Chief HR Officer | 3,500 | $182K | 7.4% | No | Too little history (no open-market trades in 2023–2025) |
% of holdings sold = shares sold ÷ (shares sold + all holdings the insider reported on that Form 4, direct and through trusts).
Insider type follows Cohen, Malloy & Pomorski (Journal of Finance, 2012). An insider who traded the stock in the same calendar month in each of the past three years is a routine trader; one who traded in each of those years without such a pattern is an opportunistic trader. In their study, trades by opportunistic insiders predicted future returns and trades by routine insiders did not. Counts open-market purchases and sales only (SEC Form 4 codes P and S) by that insider in that company. Not investment advice.
Analysts (CBRL)
Consensus Hold (mean 3.22 on a 1–5 scale), 9 analysts; mean target USD 50.71 (low 44, high 60).
Rating changes, last 120 days:
| Date | Firm | Action | Rating | Price target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-25 | Citigroup | Target raised | Sell | $42 → $44 |
| 2026-09-21 | UBS | Target raised | Neutral | $37 → $46 |
| 2026-07-22 | Wells Fargo | Target raised | Overweight | $50 → $60 |
| 2026-07-21 | Citigroup | Target raised | Sell | $34 → $42 |
Total return (dividends reinvested) (CBRL)
| 1Y (from 2025-10-23) | 5Y (from 2021-10-18) | |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +87.6% | -37.0% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +14.9% | +80.3% |
| Per year | +88.0% | -8.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 56.7% | 49.5% |
| Max drawdown | -31.9% (Oct 2025→Dec 2025) | -78.8% (Nov 2021→Dec 2025) |
CBRL analyst estimates and revisions
| Period | EPS estimate | 90 days ago | Change | Revenue estimate | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (ends Oct 2026) | $-0.11 | $-0.43 | -73.7% | $814.9M | 7 |
| Next quarter (ends Jan 2027) | $0.87 | $0.62 | +41.2% | $899.6M | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (ends Jul 2027) | $1.97 | $0.67 | +195.2% | $3.38B | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (ends Jul 2028) | $2.20 | $1.16 | +89.8% | $3.45B | 7 |
Key Statistics (as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC)
| Price | USD 67.31 |
|---|---|
| Change | ▲ 2.37% (up) |
| Previous Close | USD 65.75 |
| Open | USD 65.63 |
| Day Range | USD 65 – 67.56 |
| 52-Week Range | USD 24.85 – 70.28 |
| Volume | 747,222 shares |
| Market Cap | $1.50B |
| Exchange | NMS |
Technical Analysis (CBRL)
Nexqual's technical model rates CBRL "BUY" based on 5 bullish and 1 bearish signals across 127 daily candles, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Overall Signal | BUY |
|---|---|
| RSI (14) | 67.5 (neutral) |
| vs SMA50 | Above (USD 55.38) |
| MACD | 4.15 (positive) |
Analyst Ratings (CBRL)
Wall Street analysts rate CBRL "Hold" based on 9 analysts, with a mean price target of USD 50.71 (range USD 44–60), per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Consensus Rating | Hold |
|---|---|
| Analyst Count | 9 |
| Mean Target | USD 50.71 |
| High Target | USD 60 |
| Low Target | USD 44 |
| Buy / Hold / Sell | 2 / 4 / 3 |
Earnings (CBRL)
| Next Earnings Date | 2026-12-09 |
|---|---|
| EPS Estimate | USD -0.11 |
| Revenue Estimate | $814.88M |
Recent Earnings History
| Quarter | Actual vs Estimate |
|---|---|
| 2026-07-31 | USD 0.99 vs est 0.18 ▲ beat |
| 2026-04-30 | USD 0.29 vs est -0.48 ▲ beat |
| 2026-01-31 | USD 0.25 vs est -0.3 ▲ beat |
| 2025-10-31 | USD -0.74 vs est -0.73 ▼ miss |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financials & Fundamentals (CBRL)
| Total Revenue | $3.32B |
|---|---|
| Revenue Growth (latest quarter, YoY) | -2.20% |
| Gross Margin | +31.79% |
| Operating Margin | +2.37% |
| Profit Margin | +0.95% |
| ROE | +6.74% |
| Debt / Equity | 2.17 |
| Current Ratio | 0.58 |
| Total Cash | $36.53M |
| Total Debt | $1.04B |
| Free Cash Flow (last four quarters to Jul 2026, SEC 10-Q / 10-K) | $88.42M (2.7% of revenue) |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Financial Health Score (CBRL)
Nexqual rates Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s overall financial health "Weak" across five dimensions, as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Growth | Weak — Revenue -5% YoY (annual), declining |
|---|---|
| Profitability | Mixed — Gross margin 32%, operating 2% (last 12 months) |
| Balance Sheet | Critical — $37M cash and investments vs $337M debt (Jul 2026, SEC) |
| Cash Flow | Mixed — FCF $88M (last 4 quarters to Jul 2026, SEC), slim 2.7% margin |
| Efficiency | Mixed — ROE 7%, ROA -0.0% |
Ownership (CBRL)
| Insider Ownership | +1.62% |
|---|---|
| Institutional Ownership | +106.26% |
| Shares Outstanding | 22.35M |
| Float | 20.42M |
| Short % of Float | +27.95% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Leadership (CBRL)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is led by Craig A. Pommells, Senior VP & CFO, per Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
| Senior VP & CFO | Craig A. Pommells |
|---|---|
| Senior Vice President of Store Operations | Douglas R. Hisel |
Major Backers & Investors (CBRL)
Notable institutional backers of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. include Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc., American Century Companies Inc, Two Sigma Investments, LP, according to Nexqual as of October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
Active Investors
| Investor | Stake |
|---|---|
| Shaw D.E. & Co., Inc. | 6.43% |
| American Century Companies Inc | 4.71% |
| Two Sigma Investments, LP | 4.39% |
| Charles Schwab Investment Management, Inc. | 3.05% |
| PIMCO Equity Series-PIMCO RAE US Small Fund | 3.01% |
| Federated Hermes, Inc. | 2.68% |
Index Funds (Passive)
| Fund | Stake |
|---|---|
| BlackRock | 15.9% |
| Allianz Asset Management GmbH | 4.66% |
| Vanguard Group | 4.43% |
| State Street | 4.03% |
Source: Nexqual, October 23, 2026 at 10:11 UTC.
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