--- title: "Red Robin Gourmet | 8-K: FY2026 Q2 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 378.26 M" type: "News" locale: "en" url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/286961381.md" datetime: "2026-05-19T20:17:08.000Z" locales: - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/286961381.md) - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286961381.md) - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/286961381.md) --- # Red Robin Gourmet | 8-K: FY2026 Q2 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 378.26 M Revenue: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 378.26 M, beating the estimate of USD 273.28 M. EPS: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD -0.12, missing the estimate of USD 0.105. EBIT: As of FY2026 Q2, the actual value is USD 13.19 M. ### Financial Summary for the Sixteen Weeks Ended April 19, 2026 (Q1 2026) vs. April 20, 2025 (Q1 2025) #### Profitability Net Income (Loss) for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. was -$2.2 million in Q1 2026, compared to $1.2 million in Q1 2025 . Income (Loss) from Operations was $5.5 million in Q1 2026, down from $9.1 million in Q1 2025 . As a percent of Total Revenues, Income (Loss) from Operations was 1.5% in Q1 2026, a decrease from 2.3% in Q1 2025 . Restaurant Level Operating Profit was $54.8 million in Q1 2026, slightly down from $55.0 million in Q1 2025 . The Restaurant Level Operating Profit Margin improved by 50 basis points to 14.8% in Q1 2026 from 14.3% in Q1 2025, driven primarily by a higher average guest check and efficiency initiatives that offset inflation and lower guest traffic . Adjusted EBITDA decreased by 2.1% to $27.3 million in Q1 2026 from $27.9 million in Q1 2025, attributed to increased marketing costs partially offset by general and administrative efficiencies . #### Operating Costs (in thousands) Cost of Sales was $86,600 in Q1 2026, down from $88,028 in Q1 2025 . Labor costs were $132,393 in Q1 2026, decreasing from $143,058 in Q1 2025 . Other Operating Costs were $65,704 in Q1 2026, down from $67,532 in Q1 2025 . Occupancy Costs decreased to $31,645 in Q1 2026 from $32,197 in Q1 2025 . Depreciation and Amortization was $15,263 in Q1 2026, compared to $15,434 in Q1 2025 . General and Administrative expenses were $23,092 in Q1 2026, a reduction from $26,989 in Q1 2025 . Selling expenses increased to $13,247 in Q1 2026 from $9,376 in Q1 2025 . Other (Gains) Charges, Net were $4,830 in Q1 2026, up from $676 in Q1 2025 . Total Costs and Expenses for Q1 2026 were $372,774, down from $383,290 in Q1 2025 . #### Balance Sheet and Liquidity Outstanding Borrowings under Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc.’s Credit Facility totaled $175.7 million as of April 19, 2026 . The company’s total liquidity was approximately $40.8 million as of April 19, 2026, which includes cash and cash equivalents and available borrowing capacity . Cash and Cash Equivalents increased to $24,275 thousand as of April 19, 2026, from $19,924 thousand as of December 28, 2025 . Total Assets were $543,845 thousand as of April 19, 2026, a decrease from $563,527 thousand as of December 28, 2025 . Total Liabilities decreased to $650,500 thousand as of April 19, 2026, from $669,875 thousand as of December 28, 2025 . Long-term Debt increased to $171,149 thousand as of April 19, 2026, from $164,741 thousand as of December 28, 2025 . #### Outlook for Fiscal 2026 (Reaffirmed Guidance) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. has reaffirmed its fiscal 2026 guidance . The company anticipates comparable restaurant revenue growth, excluding deferred loyalty revenue, to be between 0.5% and 1.5% . Restaurant level operating profit is projected to be approximately 13.0%, while Adjusted EBITDA is expected to range from $70 million to $73 million . Capital expenditures are forecast to be between $25 million and $30 million for the fiscal year . ### Related Stocks - [RRGB.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/RRGB.US.md) ## Related News & Research - [Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Reports Results for the Fiscal First Quarter Ended April 19, 2026 | RRGB Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286959827.md) - [The Home Depot Announces First Quarter Fiscal 2026 Results; Reaffirms Fiscal 2026 Guidance | HD Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286890512.md) - [ONWARD Medical to Announce First Quarter 2026 Results on May 26, 2026 | ONWRY Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286858298.md) - [ZAWYA: Careem's Far-Away Gems brings Dubai and Abu Dhabi's most-loved restaurants to your door](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286761042.md) - [Correction: NextNRG to Host First Quarter 2026 Financial Results Conference Call on May 18, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. ET | NXXT Stock News](https://longbridge.com/en/news/286673001.md)