---
schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001104659-26-071853"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "CBRL"
cik: "0001067294"
company_name: "CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC"
filed_at: "2026-06-09T20:20:01+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-06-09T20:21:25.191561+00:00"
event_type: "earnings"
sentiment: "positive"
materiality_score: 0.75
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Cracker Barrel Q3 EPS $1.90 (adj $0.29) vs $0.56 GAAP prior; revenue $797.4M; raises FY26 EBITDA guidance to $120-125M

## Summary
- GAAP EPS $1.90 includes $47.4M litigation settlement benefit; adj EPS $0.29 vs $0.58 YoY.
- Revenue $797.4M (-2.9% YoY); comparable restaurant sales -2.6%, retail -1.8%.
- FY26 guidance raised: revenue $3.27-3.30B (prev $3.24-3.27B); adj EBITDA $120-125M (prev $85-100M).
- Dividend $0.25/sh declared, payable Aug 12, record Jul 17.
- Plans to refinance $149.9M 0.625% convertible notes due June 2026 via credit facility.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001104659-26-071853
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: CBRL
- cik: 0001067294
- company_name: CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC
- filed_at: 2026-06-09T20:20:01+00:00
- event_type: earnings
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.75
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.75
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 2.02, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067294/000110465926071853/0001104659-26-071853-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067294/000110465926071853/tm2617153d1_8k.htm

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## Key facts
- Earnings Releases
  CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC reported for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 1, 2026 results: revenue $797.4 million, EPS $1.90. Guidance reaffirmed.
  - Period: for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 ended May 1, 2026
  - Revenue: $797.4 million
  - EPS: $1.90
  - Guidance: reaffirmed
  - Result: preliminary results
  source text: delicious food and delivering experiences guests love and believe we are well-positioned to sustain this new momentum.” Third Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights · Total revenue was $797.4 million. Compared to the prior year quarter, total revenue decreased 2.9%. o Compared to the prior year quarter, comparable store restaurant sales decreased 2.6%, and comparable
  evidence_url: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1067294/000110465926071853/0001104659-26-071853-index.htm

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