Regis (NASDAQ:RGS) Posts Earnings Results, Beats Estimates By $0.87 EPS

Regis (NASDAQ:RGS) announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday. The company reported $0.57 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of ($0.30) by $0.87, FiscalAI reports. Regis had a return on equity of 4.08% and a net margin of 50.79%.The business had revenue of $52.41 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $123.65 million.

Here are the key takeaways from Regis’ conference call:

• Q3 same-store sales improved, with consolidated comps up 2.6%, Supercuts up 5%, and company-owned salons up 9.6%, supported by pricing actions and better execution.
• Profitability and cash flow continued to strengthen, as adjusted EBITDA rose to $7.7 million and the company generated $5.3 million of unrestricted operating cash in the quarter, its sixth straight quarter of positive cash from operations.
• Revenue declined 8.1% to $52.4 million, mainly because of lower non-cash franchise fee recognition, showing that top-line results still face pressure despite better margins.
• Franchise closures slowed meaningfully, with net location declines running about 50 per quarter in fiscal 2026 versus more than 400 in each of the prior two fiscal years, suggesting a healthier remaining salon base.
• Management outlined a multi-pronged growth plan centered on Supercuts, company-owned salons, and a turnaround at SmartStyle, while also pursuing refinancing to lower interest expense and improve financial flexibility.

Regis Stock Performance

RGS stock traded up $2.55 on Wednesday, hitting $28.07. 27,398 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 11,483. Regis has a 12-month low of $18.20 and a 12-month high of $31.50. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $24.82. The company has a current ratio of 0.53, a quick ratio of 0.51 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.59. The firm has a market capitalization of $70.18 million, a PE ratio of 0.65 and a beta of 1.37.

Analyst Ratings Changes

RGS has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reiterated a “hold (c)” rating on shares of Regis in a report on Friday, May 1st. Wall Street Zen upgraded Regis to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, April 4th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Hold rating, Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of “Hold”.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. DRW Securities LLC purchased a new position in Regis during the 4th quarter worth $247,000. Renaissance Technologies LLC grew its stake in Regis by 12.7% during the 4th quarter. Renaissance Technologies LLC now owns 13,344 shares of the company’s stock worth $370,000 after buying an additional 1,500 shares during the last quarter. Kent Lake PR LLC purchased a new position in Regis during the 2nd quarter worth $412,000. Geode Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Regis by 1.8% during the 4th quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 26,695 shares of the company’s stock worth $741,000 after buying an additional 478 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Mink Brook Asset Management LLC grew its stake in Regis by 653.0% during the 4th quarter. Mink Brook Asset Management LLC now owns 69,011 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,915,000 after buying an additional 59,846 shares during the last quarter. 31.50% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Regis Company Profile

Regis (NASDAQ: RGS) is a company that owns, operates and franchises a portfolio of hair salon and beauty service brands. Its business centers on providing haircutting, styling, coloring and other salon services through both company-owned and franchised locations. The company’s brand portfolio includes well-known names in the haircut and salon market that serve a range of customer segments from value-focused walk-in haircuts to full-service salon experiences.

Regis generates revenue through salon operations, franchise fees and the sale of professional hair-care products and retail items.