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Cracker Barrel posts debt reduction, MSBC divestiture; guides 2027 earnings trajectory

Sep 23, 2026, 7:40 AM EDT1 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Debt reduction, sale-leaseback proceeds, and a clear 2027 revenue/EBITDA target under a maintained dividend create a constructive fundamental backdrop; potential positive price reaction if the market focuses on leverage improvement and steady cash flow generation.

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Cracker Barrel posted Q4 revenue of $849.3M, down 2.2% YoY, with Maple Street Biscuit divested. Adjusted EBITDA rose to $62.1M aided by tariff refunds and debt repayment, supporting a stronger balance sheet. FY2027 guidance targets $3.325B-$3.4B revenue and $180-$200M adjusted EBITDA, with no new store openings.

  • Q4 revenue $849.3M; down 2.2% YoY; Maple Street Biscuit Co. divested.
  • Adjusted EBITDA $62.1M; tariff refunds ~$9.1M boosted results.
  • Debt reduced to $337.2M; leverage 1.7x; $541.3M credit capacity.
  • Sale-leaseback of 26 stores; proceeds ~$77M used to cut debt.
  • FY2027 guidance: revenue $3.325B-$3.4B; Adj EBITDA $180M-$200M; no new stores.

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