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Cracker Barrel Reports First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results and Updates Fiscal 2026 Outlook

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) | December 9, 2025

By Paula Scott

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Cracker Barrel reported financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending October 31, 2025.

Total revenue decreased by 5.7% compared to the prior year first quarter.

Adjusted operational initiatives and cost-saving actions are in place to improve financial performance.

Total Revenue Decrease

Total revenue was $797.2 million, a 5.7% decrease from the prior year first quarter.

Adjusted EBITDA Decline

Adjusted EBITDA was $7.2 million, a significant drop from $45.8 million in the prior year quarter.

Debt and Liquidity

The Company ended the first quarter with a total debt of $550.3 million and available liquidity of $485 million.

Dividend Announcement

The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share, payable on February 11, 2026.

2026 Outlook Update

Adjusted EBITDA outlook revised to $70 million to $110 million, with cost-saving initiatives and reduced advertising expenses.

  • Cracker Barrel faced challenges with revenue decline and operational adjustments.
  • The Company's focus on cost savings and menu enhancements aims to drive future growth.

Cracker Barrel aims to regain momentum by implementing strategic changes and cost-saving measures amidst challenging market conditions.