CBRL at a glance
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL, SEC CIK 1067294) filed its latest 10-K annual report on September 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on June 9, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 23, 2026 and Form 4 insider filings as recently as October 1, 2026. SignalX summarizes each filing with AI and tracks the company's insider trades and institutional holders.
- For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) reported revenue of $3.3 billion (down 4.7% from FY2025) and net income of $31.7 million. Diluted EPS was $1.40.
- As of June 30, 2026, 31 institutional investment managers tracked by SignalX reported holding CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) shares worth $618.3 million in 13F-HR filings.
- The most recent insider open-market sale reported on Form 4 was by Roberts Donna on October 1, 2026 of 3,500 shares at $52.08 per share.
- In the last 90 days, CBRL insiders reported 0 open-market purchases ($0) and 1 open-market sale ($182K) on Form 4, a net sale of $182K.
Source: SEC EDGAR (XBRL financial data, 13F-HR and Form 4 filings).
- Revenue · FY2026
- $3.3B
- −4.7% vs prior year
- Insiders · 90 days
- 0 buys · 1 sell
- Net −$182K
- 13F holders
- 31 funds
- $618.3M · +0 vs prior quarter
- Latest 8-K
- Sep 23, 2026
- Item 2.02
AI 10-K Annual Report Analysis
Latest 10-K, fiscal year ended Jul 31, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Revenue $3.32B, down 4.7% YoY ($3.48B in 2025); restaurant $2.70B (-4.6%), retail $616.9M (-5.5%)
- Operating loss (0.4% margin) vs operating income 1.6% margin in 2025; net income $31.7M (1.0% margin) vs $46.4M (1.3%)
- Best perf. segment: restaurant with $2.7B revenue, worst: retail down 5.2% comp. sales with 50.2% COGS margin
- Operating cash flow $206.2M vs $218.9M; capex $115.3M vs $158.6M; $47.4M litigation settlement gain; no share buybacks, dividends $1.00/share
- Outlook: expects 3.0% commodity inflation, capex $110M-$125M in 2027; risks include macroeconomic inflation, negative publicity impact, geopolitical uncertainty
Business Overview
- Core business: Operates Cracker Barrel stores combining full-service country-style restaurants and nostalgic retail shops
- Discontinued modernized logo and test store remodels after negative publicity, reverting to former logo and rustic store design in early 2026
- Closed all Maple Street Biscuit Company fast casual locations, exiting that segment during 2026
- Employee base approx. 74,500 with 3,400 in-store managers; average restaurant check grew 3.7% to $15.58 in 2026
- Opened 2 stores, closed 4 stores in 2026; plans no new store openings in 2027
Risk Factors
- Regulatory risk from compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, Affordable Care Act, and evolving wage/benefit laws increasing labor costs across many states
- Macroeconomic exposure to inflationary pressures on food, labor, utilities and transportation costs impacting 2027 operating margins
- Supply chain vulnerability due to reliance on single retail distribution and decorative fixture warehouse in Lebanon, Tennessee
- Competitive risk from supermarket industry convergence and growth of home meal kits and third-party delivery platforms like DoorDash® and Uber Eats
- Leverage risk from indebtedness tied to 2030 Notes requiring cash repurchases upon fundamental change, potentially impairing liquidity and refinancing options
AI summary of the CBRL 10-K filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGARHow to read a 10-K
AI 10-Q Quarterly Report Analysis
Latest 10-Q, quarter ended May 1, 2026
Management Discussion & Analysis
- Q3 revenue $797.4M, down 2.9% YoY from $821.1M
- Operating margin 0.8% vs 1.8% YoY; net margin 5.4% vs 1.5%
- Restaurant revenue $658.4M, down 3.1%; retail revenue $139.0M, down 2.0%
- Q3 settlement income $47.4M; operating cash flow and capital deployment not provided
- Outlook: low 2.0% commodity and wage inflation; headwinds from inflation, debt, tariffs, trade uncertainty and negative publicity
Risk Factors
- No risk-factors section provided in the submitted excerpt
- No new, changed, regulatory, operational, competitive, market, or financial risks identifiable
- Separation Agreement with Richard Wolfson filed as Exhibit 10.1
- No director or officer adopted or terminated trading arrangements during the quarter
AI summary of the CBRL 10-Q filed . Generated from the filing text; verify against the original.View on SEC EDGAR10-K vs 10-Q vs 8-K
AI 8-K Current Report Analysis
The most recent material events, by 8-K item
Item 2.02: Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results announced on September 23, 2026
- Fiscal 2027 outlook includes projections for certain items
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- Q4 revenue fell 2.2% to $849.3M, with restaurant comps down 2.1% but retail comps up 0.7%
- Adjusted EBITDA rose to $62.1M from $55.7M, including approximately $9.1M from tariff refunds
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Leadership transition announced on July 27, 2026
- Exhibit 99.1 contains the transition details and expected implications for management continuity
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- CEO transition effective August 10, 2026: David Deno replaces Julie Masino and joins the Board
- Masino exits as CEO and director, remaining as an advisor through October 9, 2026
Item 5.02: Departure/Appointment of Directors or Principal Officers
- CEO transition effective August 10, 2026, with David Deno replacing Julie Masino and joining the Board
- Masino remains through October 9, 2026 for transition support before departing; resignation not tied to disagreement
Item 7.01: Regulation FD Disclosure
- Press release announces a sale-leaseback transaction involving Cracker Barrel’s real estate
- MSBC divestiture and closure disclosed, signaling exit from that business
Item 8.01: Other Events
- Sale-leaseback of 26 Cracker Barrel properties expected to generate approximately $77 million for revolving-credit repayment
- Initial annual lease expense approximately $5.7 million, with fixed increases and lease terms up to 40 years
Item EX-99.1: Item EX-99.1
- $77M net sale-leaseback proceeds from 26 stores targeted for debt reduction, improving liquidity and leverage
- Maple Street Biscuit divestiture covers 35 locations; remaining 16 locations to close
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Recent Insider Transactions (Form 4)
Latest reported trades by officers, directors and 10% owners
| Insider | Type | Date | Shares | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roberts Donna | Sell | Oct 1, 2026 | 3,500 | $52.08 |
| Roberts Donna | F | Sep 30, 2026 | 334 | $52.62 |
| Hisel Doug | F | Sep 30, 2026 | 321 | $52.62 |
| Moore Sarah O. | F | Sep 30, 2026 | 597 | $52.62 |
| Roberts Donna | M | Sep 30, 2026 | 788 | - |
| Roberts Donna | F | Sep 30, 2026 | 4,193 | $52.62 |
| Hisel Doug | M | Sep 30, 2026 | 154 | - |
| Hisel Doug | F | Sep 30, 2026 | 64 | $52.62 |
Financial SummaryXBRL
| Metric | FY2024 | FY2025 | FY2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Profitability | |||
| Revenue | - | $3.5B | $3.3B |
| Operating Income | $45.1M | $55.0M | -$12.5M |
| Net Income | $40.9M | $46.4M | $31.7M |
| Op. Margin | - | 1.6% | -0.4% |
| Net Margin | - | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Balance Sheet | |||
| Total Assets | $2.2B | $2.2B | $2.0B |
| Equity | - | $461.7M | $478.2M |
| ROE | - | 10.0% | 6.6% |
| Per Share | |||
| EPS | $1.83 | $2.06 | $1.40 |
| Cash Flow | |||
| Operating CF | - | $218.9M | $206.2M |
| CapEx | - | $159.1M | $117.8M |
Source: XBRL data in CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL)'s 10-K filings on SEC EDGAR, in USD. Compare across companies →
13F Fund Holdings: Quarterly Trend
Latest: Q2 2026Aggregate CBRL share value held by 13F filers tracked by SignalX, by quarter.
Quarterly totals table
| Quarter | Funds | Total value |
|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | 31 | $618.3M |
| Q1 2026 | 31 | $259.1M |
| Q4 2025 | 28 | $295.2M |
| Q3 2025 | 31 | $531.4M |
| Q2 2025 | 33 | $696.1M |
| Q1 2025 | 28 | $265.6M |
| Q4 2024 | 24 | $338.5M |
| Q3 2024 | 23 | $172.4M |
- D.E. Shaw & Co+1.37M (+2048%)
- AQR Capital Management+297.3K (+463%)
- Two Sigma Investments+296.7K (+43%)
- Millennium Management+285.9K (+3141%)
- Goldman Sachs Group+203.4K (+118%)
- Citadel Advisors LLC−176.5K (-41%)
- Dimensional Fund Advisors−107.7K (-27%)
- Invesco Ltd−50.3K (-13%)
- Morgan Stanley−45.2K (-14%)
- Fifth Third Bancorp−12.0K (-41%)
Source: 13F-HR filings on SEC EDGAR (aggregated from 229 fund-quarter rows). Reflects only 13F filers tracked by SignalX, not the full institutional ownership universe. How 13F filings work
CBRL filing archive
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10-K annual reports
10-Q quarterly reports
Latest 2026 SEC Filings: 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K & Form 4
| Form | Filing date | Period | Analysis | SEC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Oct 1, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 10-K | Sep 25, 2026 | Jul 31, 2026 | Analysis | |
| 8-K | Sep 23, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Sep 22, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Aug 10, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 4 | Jul 31, 2026 | - | - | - |
| 8-K | Jul 27, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| 8-K | Jul 20, 2026 | - | Analysis | - |
| SC 13G | Jun 22, 2026 | - | - |
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CBRL SEC filings: frequently asked questions
Are CBRL insiders buying or selling?
In the last 90 days, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) officers, directors and 10% owners reported no open-market purchases and 1 open-market sale worth $182,280 by 1 insider on Form 4. Many insider sales are pre-planned or for taxes, so purchases usually carry more information.
Which institutions hold CBRL stock?
As of June 30, 2026, the largest CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) holders among the 13F filers tracked by SignalX were BlackRock ($189.5 million), D.E. Shaw & Co ($76.6 million), Vanguard Capital Management LLC ($52.8 million), Two Sigma Investments ($52.2 million), State Street Corp ($48.0 million). 13F-HR reports are filed up to 45 days after each quarter ends.
What was CBRL's revenue in fiscal year 2026?
For the fiscal year ended July 31, 2026 (FY2026), CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) reported revenue of $3.3 billion (down 4.7% from FY2025) and net income of $31.7 million. Diluted EPS was $1.40. The figures come from the XBRL data in the 10-K.
What are the main risks in CBRL's latest 10-K?
In the 10-K filed September 25, 2026, CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) flagged: Regulatory risk from compliance with Fair Labor Standards Act, Affordable Care Act, and evolving wage/benefit laws increasing labor costs across many states. Macroeconomic exposure to inflationary pressures on food, labor, utilities and transportation costs impacting 2027 operating margins. (AI summary of the Risk Factors section.)
What did CBRL report in its latest 8-K?
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) filed an 8-K on September 23, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition). Fiscal 2026 fourth-quarter results announced on September 23, 2026.
What are the latest CBRL SEC filings?
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL) filed its latest 10-K annual report on September 25, 2026, a 10-Q quarterly report on June 9, 2026, an 8-K current report on September 23, 2026 and a Form 4 insider filing on October 1, 2026.
What is CBRL's SEC CIK number?
CRACKER BARREL OLD COUNTRY STORE, INC (CBRL)'s SEC Central Index Key (CIK) is 1067294. EDGAR lists every CBRL filing under that number.
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