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Model output · Signal date 2026-10-16
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) Stock Forecast Oct. 16, 2026
Analysis updated on Oct. 16, 2026 (UTC) · Alpha · vs marketSwitch to Total · Nasdaq
Rating · 90D
▲ Bullish
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Alpha
Rank in coverage
Top 35%
of 5184 stocks scored
Rank correlation · 90D
57.0%
Spearman, 357 dates
Market Cap
$1.54B
small-cap · #13 of 40 peers
Summary
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) stock forecast summary
Our AI ranks Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc is a small-cap company with a market capitalization of $1.54B. It ranks number 13 by market capitalization among the 40 Retail-Eating Places issuers in our coverage with a current forecast.
For CBRL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 57.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 40.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
Expected return relative to the market over the horizon: a positive alpha means the model expects the stock to beat the market, whatever the market does. Ratings: strong buy ≥ +1.8%, buy ≥ +0.2%, sell < -0.9%, strong sell < -1.2% (top 15%, next 20%, middle 30%, next 20%, bottom 15% of the 2026-10-16 signals)
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Cross-section · 2026-10-16
How CBRL ranks among 5184 stocks
90D Alpha forecasts of every company scored, cut into five relative ratings at the 15th, 35th, 65th and 85th percentiles (dashed lines).
Fundamentals · 2026-07-31
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) fundamentals
Trailing twelve months. The industry median and the rank (1 = highest) are taken over the Retail-Eating Places peers listed below that report each metric.
Valuation & Market
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Market Cap | $1.54B | 13/40 |
| P/E Ratio | 49.27x | 4/28 |
| P/B Ratio | 3.22x | 12/28 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.50% | 12/16 |
| EPS | $1.40 | – |
| Book Value/Share | $21.39 | – |
| Revenue/Share | $148.47 | – |
| FCF/Share | $3.96 | – |
Profitability & Margins
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 69.1% | 8/18 |
| Operating Margin | -0.4% | 29/38 |
| EBT Margin | 0.6% | 28/40 |
| Tax Rate | -54.0% | – |
The effective tax rate is outside the normal band, which points to a large non-recurring tax item in the trailing twelve months; headline net income, net margin and P/E are affected by it.
Financial Health
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| D/E Ratio | 3.23x | 9/29 |
| Financial Leverage | 4.23x | 9/26 |
| Interest Coverage | 7.3x | 14/34 |
Cash Flow
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | $206M | 14/40 |
| Free Cash Flow | $88M | 13/34 |
| Capital Spending | -$118M | 20/34 |
| OCF Growth YoY | -5.8% | 26/35 |
| FCF Growth YoY | 523.3% | 1/21 |
| FCF/Sales | 2.7% | 16/34 |
| CapEx/Sales | 3.5% | 27/34 |
Operational Efficiency
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Asset Turnover | 1.64x | 9/32 |
Income Statement
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenue | $3.32B | 12/35 |
| Operating Income | -$12M | 34/38 |
| Cost of Goods Sold | $1.03B | 8/17 |
Dividend & Shareholder Information
| Metric | CBRL | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Dividends Per Share | $1.04 | – |
| Payout Ratio | 74.3% | 6/15 |
| Shares Outstanding | 22M | – |
| EPS Growth | -32.0% | 16/23 |
Balance Sheet Highlights (USD millions)
| Total Liabilities | $1.54B | 76.3% of assets |
Quarterly Financial Reports
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Industry Peers · Retail-Eating Places
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) industry peers
Companies classified under the same SEC industry code as Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (Retail-Eating Places): 41 common-stock issuers with a forecast this week, one row per issuer, largest first. This is a classification match, not a curated list of competitors.
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Sign up free| Company | 90-Day AI Forecast (Alpha) | Market Cap |
|---|---|---|
| CBRL Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc | ▲ | $1.54B |
| MCD Mcdonalds Corp | ▶ | $171.94B |
| YUM Yum Brands Inc | ▼ | $41.07B |
| CMG Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc | ▲ | $37.82B |
| QSR Restaurant Brands International Inc. | ▼ | $26.12B |
| DRI Darden Restaurants Inc | ▼ | $24.48B |
| YUMC Yum China Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $15.45B |
| ARMK Aramark | ▼ | $14.57B |
| TXRH Texas Roadhouse, Inc. | ▶ | $11.05B |
| EAT Brinker International, Inc | ▶ | $8.53B |
| CAVA Cava Group, Inc. | ▶ | $6.69B |
| CAKE Cheesecake Factory Inc | ▲ | $5.72B |
| WING Wingstop Inc. | ▶ | $3.59B |
| BH Biglari Holdings Inc. | ▲ | $1.37B |
| BJRI Bjs Restaurants Inc | ▶ | $1.26B |
| SG Sweetgreen, Inc. | ▲ | $1.19B |
| BLMN Bloomin' Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $852M |
| FWRG First Watch Restaurant Group, Inc. | ▶ | $748M |
| PZZA Papa Johns International Inc | ▲ | $638M |
| LOCO El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. | ▼ | $497M |
| KRUS Kura Sushi Usa, Inc. | ▲ | $463M |
| NATH Nathans Famous, Inc. | ▼ | $418M |
| DIN Dine Brands Global, Inc. | ▶ | $405M |
| PTLO Portillo's Inc. | ▲ | $354M |
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment, Inc. | ▲ | $265M |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc | ▲ | $234M |
| RICK Rci Hospitality Holdings, Inc. | ▶ | $196M |
| RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc | ▲ | $167M |
| BDL Flanigans Enterprises Inc | ▶ | $89M |
| NDLS Noodles & Co | ▲ | $83M |
| GENK Gen Restaurant Group, Inc. | ▶ | $56M |
| STKS One Group Hospitality, Inc. | ▲ | $38M |
| LVO Liveone, Inc. | ▲ | $32M |
| CCHH Cch Holdings Ltd | ▶ | $19M |
| ARKR Ark Restaurants Corp | ▲ | $16M |
| GTIM Good Times Restaurants Inc. | ▲ | $15M |
| NROM Noble Romans Inc | ▲ | $13M |
| REBN Reborn Coffee, Inc. | ▼ | $12M |
| BTBD Bt Brands, Inc. | ▲ | $10M |
| BABB Bab, Inc. | ▶ | $6M |
| VSTD Vestand Inc. | ▼ | N/A |
Where CBRL sits on the market map
Trade & Services · Retail-Eating Places
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FAQ
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) stock forecast FAQ
What is the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc (CBRL) stock forecast?
Our AI ranks Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc outside the neutral middle of its coverage (a directional signal). Create a free account and follow it to see the exact price target.
How accurate are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc stock predictions?
For CBRL, the Spearman rank correlation between our 90-day forecasts and the returns that followed is 57.0%, measured on 357 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-07-17 on this stock's own recent history. A rank correlation runs from -100% to +100%: it measures whether higher forecasts were followed by higher returns, and a value near zero or below means the model has shown little skill on this stock. On the 30-day forecasts the same correlation is 40.0%, measured on 400 forecast dates between 2022-07-29 and 2026-09-16. Across our coverage, the out-of-sample test on 4495 stocks from 2025-01-06 to 2026-07-07 produced a positive net return in 82.5% of rebalance periods (factor-neutral book, net of estimated costs). Full backtest report
How often are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc forecasts updated?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc forecasts are refreshed on trading days as the daily model run completes. The forecast on this page was produced on Oct. 16, 2026.
Which companies are Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc's industry peers?
41 issuers in our coverage, CBRL included, share the SEC industry code Retail-Eating Places. The largest are: Mcdonalds Corp (MCD), Yum Brands Inc (YUM), Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (CMG), Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI), Yum China Holdings, Inc. (YUMC).
This analysis is generated automatically using our proprietary AI systems and should not be considered personalized investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results. Always conduct your own research and consider consulting a financial advisor before making investment decisions.