Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) Stock Price Expected to Rise, UBS Group Analyst Says

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) had its price objective hoisted by analysts at UBS Group from $26.00 to $31.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, Marketbeat.com reports. The brokerage currently has a “neutral” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. UBS Group’s price target indicates a potential upside of 5.30% from the stock’s current price.

Other analysts have also issued reports about the company. Bank of America reduced their target price on Cracker Barrel Old Country Store from $34.00 to $29.00 and set an “underperform” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, December 19th. Citigroup upped their price target on shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store from $20.00 to $24.00 and gave the company a “sell” rating in a report on Friday, February 20th. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “sell (d+)” rating on shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in a research note on Monday, December 29th. Zacks Research raised shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store from a “strong sell” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 8th. Finally, Gordon Haskett upgraded Cracker Barrel Old Country Store to a “strong sell” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 10th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, six have given a Hold rating and four have issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus target price of $37.75.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Stock Performance

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store stock opened at $29.44 on Thursday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $31.01 and its 200-day moving average is $35.96. The company has a market cap of $657.98 million, a price-to-earnings ratio of -163.55 and a beta of 1.24. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store has a 12 month low of $24.85 and a 12 month high of $71.93. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.90, a current ratio of 0.49 and a quick ratio of 0.16.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (NASDAQ:CBRL) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, March 4th. The restaurant operator reported $0.25 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of ($0.10) by $0.35. The company had revenue of $874.82 million during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $862.89 million. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store had a positive return on equity of 4.25% and a negative net margin of 0.12%.The company’s revenue was down 7.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $1.38 earnings per share. Equities analysts anticipate that Cracker Barrel Old Country Store will post 2.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Cracker Barrel Old Country Store news, major shareholder Gmt Capital Corp sold 42,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 29th. The shares were sold at an average price of $25.56, for a total value of $1,083,744.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 2,240,200 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $57,259,512. This represents a 1.86% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Insiders sold a total of 254,400 shares of company stock worth $6,661,464 over the last quarter. 1.40% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of CBRL. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store during the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Assetmark Inc. increased its position in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store by 517.3% in the second quarter. Assetmark Inc. now owns 500 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $31,000 after acquiring an additional 419 shares in the last quarter. Hilton Head Capital Partners LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Canada Pension Plan Investment Board acquired a new stake in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store during the second quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Finally, Byrne Asset Management LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $51,000. Institutional investors own 96.01% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Here are the key news stories impacting Cracker Barrel Old Country Store this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat expectations — Cracker Barrel reported $0.25 EPS versus a consensus loss, which provided near‑term relief and supported after‑hours strength following the print. Zacks: Q2 Earnings Beat
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support — multiple firms raised price targets (e.g., Truist to $47 with a Buy, Wells Fargo to $35 Equal Weight, UBS to $31 Neutral), which can limit downside and attract buyers who follow analyst revisions. Truist PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend reinstated — the company declared a $0.25 quarterly dividend (annualized yield ~3.3%), which supports income‑oriented investors and reduces selling pressure from yield seekers.
• Neutral Sentiment: Company messaging and calls — management hosted the Q2 call and released transcripts; commentary framed as “progress amid pressure,” but execution details and timing remain uncertain. TipRanks: Earnings Call Summary
• Neutral Sentiment: Rebuild plans after logo controversy — the company has outlined steps to fix brand and operations after last year’s logo backlash; this reduces long‑term reputational risk but the financial payoff is unclear. Inc: Plans to Rebuild
• Neutral Sentiment: Short‑interest data appears unreliable — recent entries show zero shares/NaN changes, so short‑interest signals are not informative for current move.
• Negative Sentiment: Revenue and comps weakness — revenues fell year‑over‑year (~7.9% in the quarter) and comps declined; management narrowed its FY26 sales outlook, which pressures near‑term growth expectations and valuation. Seeking Alpha: Results & Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Ongoing reputational drag — major press coverage highlights that Cracker Barrel is still repairing its business after the logo fiasco; that continued scrutiny can weigh on traffic and investor confidence. WSJ: Works to Repair Business
• Negative Sentiment: Mixed analyst stance — Citigroup raised its target to $28 but kept a Sell rating, signaling continued analyst skepticism despite isolated PT lifts; this mixed messaging can keep sentiment volatile. Benzinga: Citi PT

About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc operates a distinctive combination of country-themed restaurants and retail stores across the United States. Since its founding in 1969, the company has focused on providing a nostalgic dining experience reminiscent of Southern hospitality, serving breakfast, lunch and dinner with an emphasis on traditional comfort foods.

The restaurant segment offers an extensive menu featuring signature items such as buttermilk pancakes, country ham, biscuits and gravy, meatloaf and pot roast.