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CBRL Stock Forecast: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$55
+1.18% on the day

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $44 — -19.5% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 68 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$1.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
68 / 100
Median analyst target
$44
Analysts covering
10
Revenue$797.4M−2.9% y/y
Operating income$6.7M
Net income$42.8M
Free cash flow$66.9M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−1.7%
1M
−4.3%
YTD
+120.5%
1Y
+8.0%
From 52W high
−7.4%
From 52W low
+123.8%
$24
$59
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

CBRL stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
68 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Revisions
90
Accruals
85
Issuance
84
Momentum
61
Value
49
Size
43
Quality
38
Volatility
33
Growth
17

Revisions (90): Analysts have, on balance, been raising their forecasts.

Growth (17): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

CBRL stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on CBRL, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$20$30$40$50$60Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CBRLHigh $60Median $44Low $37

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says10 analysts
2 Buy5 Hold3 Sell
Low $37Median $44High $60

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits −19.5% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 7 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
22 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$50 → $60
21 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell$34 → $42
11 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy$40 → $60
11 June 2026Argus ResearchMaintainsBuy—
10 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell—
10 June 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell$28 → $34
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
10 June 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral$31 → $37
10 June 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight$35 → $50
10 June 2026Wells FargoUpgradeOverweight—
5 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform$31 → $34
5 June 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
6 Apr 2026Freedom BrokerInitiatesHold—
5 Mar 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell—
5 Mar 2026Truist SecuritiesMaintainsBuy—
5 Mar 2026UBSMaintainsNeutral—
5 Mar 2026Wells FargoMaintainsEqual-Weight—
20 Feb 2026CitigroupMaintainsSell—
19 Dec 2025B of A SecuritiesMaintainsUnderperform—
10 Dec 2025CitigroupMaintainsSell—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. CBRL appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

CBRL vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 4 Sept 2026, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. returned +8.0% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

CBRL vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
406080100120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26CBRLS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

CBRL analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
Analysts raising
6
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
47.1×

Cheaper than 15% of US stocks

Price / sales
0.4×

Cheaper than 87% of US stocks

Price / book
2.6×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
19.2×

Cheaper than 16% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
−2.9%

Higher than 23% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
240.5%

Higher than 92% of US stocks

Gross margin
31.9%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Operating margin
0.8%

Higher than 47% of US stocks

Net margin
0.8%

Higher than 49% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
5.6%

Higher than 54% of US stocks

Return on assets
−0.0%

Higher than 43% of US stocks

Dividend yield
1.8%

Higher than 42% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has a market value of $1.2B and an enterprise value of $2.3B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $3.3B. The latest quarter shrank 2.9% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $26.2M, a 0.8% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $1.16.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026: $59.2M, after $134.1M of capital spending.

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. spent $23.1M on dividends in the twelve months to 30 Apr 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 22.4M.

  • Trailing P/E: 47.1×; forward P/E: 49.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 1.83%, paying out 87% of earnings.

  • Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. employs 76,730 people — $43K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 Apr 2026 · market figures as at 5 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

CBRL vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.$1.2B
68
BHBiglari Holdings, Inc.$1.2B
35
BJRIBJ's Restaurants, Inc.$1.3B
95
WENThe Wendy's Co.$1.5B
57
ARCOArcos Dorados Holdings, Inc.$1.7B
85
BLMNBloomin' Brands, Inc.$838.2M
88
SGSweetgreen, Inc.$809.7M
6

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

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News

Latest CBRL news & analysis

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 4th

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

On September 4, 2026, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) was added to Zacks Investment Research's Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list, alongside GLBE and TXO. The recognition highlights CBRL's momentum status according to Zacks' ranking system.

Why it matters — A Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum designation is a notable third-party indicator that CBRL is being viewed favorably by a widely followed stock research service.

New Strong Buy Stocks for September 4th

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

On September 4, 2026, Zacks Investment Research added Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) to its Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List, along with TXO, GLBE, MQ, and RELY.

Why it matters — A Strong Buy rating from Zacks signals that the research firm's quantitative model currently assesses CBRL more favorably than most other stocks.

Best Income Stocks to Buy for September 4th

Zacks Investment Research · 4 Sept 2026positive

On September 4, 2026, CBRL was added to Zacks Investment Research's list of Rank #1 (Strong Buy) income stocks, alongside TXO and GRMN.

Why it matters — CBRL watchers would care because the company received a Strong Buy rating from Zacks on its income-stock list, a notable recognition for the stock.

4 Restaurant Stocks Up 50%+ in Past 6 Months: Why They're Still Buys

Zacks Investment Research · 2 Sept 2026neutral

A Zacks report notes that four restaurant stocks have surged more than 50% over the past six months, and says improving earnings, margins, and operations could drive further gains for the sector.

Why it matters — CBRL watchers would follow this sector outlook as it reflects the broader momentum and operating conditions affecting restaurant chains including Cracker Barrel.

Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for August 31st

Zacks Investment Research · 31 Aug 2026positive

Cracker Barrel (CBRL) was included on Zacks Investment Research's list of top momentum stocks to buy, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) designation as of August 31, 2026.

Why it matters — A Strong Buy ranking from Zacks signals that analysts see favorable momentum for CBRL, which could draw attention from momentum-focused investors.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about CBRL stock

What is the CBRL stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 10 Wall Street analysts covering Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $44, with estimates ranging from $37 to $60. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is CBRL stock a buy right now?

Of the 10 analysts covering Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc., 2 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 3 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 68 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 5 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank CBRL?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. ranks 68 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Revisions (90 of 100).

Will CBRL stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 10 analysts implies -19.5% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. 68 out of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the CBRL stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for CBRL are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $37 to $60 over the next 12 months.

How has CBRL stock performed over the past year?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. returned +8.0% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. do?

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a U.S.

What is the latest news on CBRL?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 4 Sept 2026): "Best Momentum Stocks to Buy for September 4th". On September 4, 2026, Cracker Barrel Old Country Store (CBRL) was added to Zacks Investment Research's Rank #1 (Strong Buy) momentum stocks list, alongside GLBE and TXO. The recognition highlights CBRL's momentum status according to Zacks' ranking system.

Company

About Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a U.S. family-dining and retail company that operates the Cracker Barrel Old Country Store concept across the United States. The company combines full-service restaurants with country-store retail shops, creating a unified customer experience centered on homestyle meals, breakfast offerings, and gift merchandise. Its locations serve travelers, families, and local guests, with dining and retail designed to complement each other within each store. Cracker Barrel’s business is focused on operating and developing its restaurant-and-retail format, making it a distinctive player in the casual dining and roadside hospitality market. Headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee, Cracker Barrel remains known for its Southern-themed concept and integrated food-and-merchandise model.

CEO Mr. David J. Deno · 76,730 employees · United States · https://www.crackerbarrel.com