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NATH Stock Forecast: Nathan's Famous, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 4 Sept 2026
$99
+0.53% on the day

Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 76 of 100 as at 5 Sept 2026 — inside the top quartile.

Market cap
$404.3M
Ticker Nerd rank
76 / 100
Median analyst target
—
Analysts covering
0
Revenue$54.1M+15.0% y/y
Operating income$12.7M
Net income$8.8M
Free cash flow$882K
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+0.2%
1M
+0.6%
YTD
+6.5%
1Y
−3.0%
From 52W high
−9.0%
From 52W low
+10.9%
$89
$108
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

NATH stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Nathan's Famous, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 5 Sept 2026
76 / 100

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

Volatility
98
Quality
92
Issuance
91
Value
66
Momentum
61
Size
57
Accruals
54
Growth
50
Revisions
25

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Revisions (25): Analysts have, on balance, been cutting their forecasts.

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

Wall Street

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

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on NATH, 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
$90$95$100$105$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NATH

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

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. NATH appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

NATH 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, Nathan's Famous, Inc. returned −3.0% against +20.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

NATH vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
90100110120Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26NATHS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

NATH analyst estimate revisions

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

Fundamentals

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) 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
20.4×

Cheaper than 38% of US stocks

Price / sales
2.4×

Cheaper than 48% of US stocks

Price / book
−56.3×

Cheaper than 99% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
12.5×

Cheaper than 30% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
15.0%

Higher than 62% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
−1.1%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Gross margin
32.6%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Operating margin
23.9%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Net margin
11.8%

Higher than 73% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
−140.8%

Higher than 10% of US stocks

Return on assets
32.6%

Higher than 99% of US stocks

Dividend yield
2.0%

Higher than 46% of US dividend payers

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

Key statistics

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

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

  • Nathan's Famous, Inc. has a market value of $404.3M and an enterprise value of $430.6M.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $169.1M. The latest quarter grew 15.0% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $19.9M, a 11.8% net margin.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $19.1M.

  • Shares outstanding: 4.1M.

  • Trailing P/E: 20.4×.

  • Forward dividend yield: 2.03%, paying out 41% of earnings.

  • Nathan's Famous, Inc. employs 129 people — $1.3M of revenue per employee.

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

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

NATH 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
NATHNathan's Famous, Inc.$404.3M
76
DINDine Brands Global, Inc.$413.3M
78
LOCOEl Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.$460.4M
100
BRCBBlack Rock Coffee Bar, Inc.$479.7M
3
PTLOPortillo's, Inc.$335.7M
19
JACKJack in the Box, Inc.$305.0M
43
KRUSKura Sushi USA, Inc.$535.4M
27

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News

Latest NATH news & analysis

BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Varex Imaging Corporation (Nasdaq – VREX), Synlogic, Inc. (OTC – SYBX), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Nasdaq – BWMN), Nathan's Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq – NATH)

GlobeNewsWire · 28 Aug 2026neutral

Brodsky & Smith issued a shareholder update reminding investors that it is investigating several companies, including Nathan's Famous, Inc., and invited affected shareholders to contact the firm at no cost to discuss the matter.

Why it matters — Nathan's Famous is named in an active law-firm investigation, so shareholders may want to monitor any related disclosures or developments.

NATH Stock Alert: Halper Sadeh LLC is Investigating Whether Nathan's Famous, Inc. is Obtaining a Fair Price for its Shareholders

Business Wire · 9 Aug 2026negative

Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, announced it is investigating whether Nathan's Famous, Inc. and its board are obtaining a fair price for shareholders in the company's sale to Smithfield Foods, Inc. for $102.00 per share in cash. The firm is encouraging Nathan's shareholders to learn about their rights and options.

Why it matters — The investigation raises questions about the fairness of the acquisition price, which could be relevant to shareholders considering the pending sale.

Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results

GlobeNewsWire · 7 Aug 2026neutral

Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 28, 2026, as announced in a press release dated August 7, 2026.

Why it matters — A NATH watcher would care because the company's quarterly results offer an official update on its recent financial performance.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about NATH stock

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank NATH?

As at 5 Sept 2026, Nathan's Famous, Inc. ranks 76 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 Volatility (98 of 100).

What is the NATH stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Nathan's Famous, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for NATH are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business.

How has NATH stock performed over the past year?

Nathan's Famous, Inc. returned -3.0% over the 12 months to 4 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Nathan's Famous, Inc. do?

Nathan's Famous Inc. is a foodservice company that operates and franchises quick-service restaurants centered on its signature hot dogs and classic American menu items.

What is the latest news on NATH?

The most recent item we track (GlobeNewsWire, 28 Aug 2026): "BRODSKY & SMITH SHAREHOLDER UPDATE: Notifying Investors of the Following Investigations: Varex Imaging Corporation (Nasdaq – VREX), Synlogic, Inc. (OTC – SYBX), Bowman Consulting Group Ltd. (Nasdaq – BWMN), Nathan's Famous, Inc. (Nasdaq – NATH)". Brodsky & Smith issued a shareholder update reminding investors that it is investigating several companies, including Nathan's Famous, Inc., and invited affected shareholders to contact the firm at no cost to discuss the matter.

Company

About Nathan's Famous, Inc.

Nathan's Famous Inc. is a foodservice company that operates and franchises quick-service restaurants centered on its signature hot dogs and classic American menu items. The company also licenses and distributes branded food products through retail grocery, club, and foodservice channels, extending its reach beyond restaurant locations. Its business is organized around restaurant operations, branded product sales, and product licensing, giving it a diversified model within the restaurant and packaged foods market. Nathan's Famous Inc. serves consumers through company-owned outlets, franchised restaurants, virtual kitchens, and a broad network of distribution partners. Headquartered in Jericho, New York, Nathan's Famous Inc. remains closely associated with its core brand identity built around hot dogs, fries, and other convenience-focused menu offerings.

CEO Mr. Eric Gatoff J.D. · 129 employees · United States · https://www.nathansfamous.com