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.<h3>Financial Summary for the Sixteen Weeks Ended April 19, 2026 (Q1 2026) vs. April 20, 2025 (Q1 2025)</h3><h4>Profitability</h4>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 .<h4>Operating Costs (in thousands)</h4>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 .<h4>Balance Sheet and Liquidity</h4>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 .<h4>Outlook for Fiscal 2026 (Reaffirmed Guidance)</h4>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 .

Red Robin Gourmet | 8-K: FY2026 Q2 Revenue Beats Estimate at USD 378.26 M