Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
S&P 500CBRL/Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants/NASDAQ
Dividend Yield
2.17%
$1.00 · Annual Dividend
Dividend Safety Rating
CBRL's dividend shows some areas that warrant monitoring. Strengths include a 39.1% fcf payout ratio & 11.8% cfo payout ratio. Areas of concern: 87.0% earnings payout ratio & 2.8x interest coverage.
Based on 15 of 15 metrics
Strengths
- FCF Payout Ratio: 39.1%Free cash flow comfortably covers the dividend.
- CFO Payout Ratio: 11.8%Operating cash flow strongly supports the payout.
- Dividend Streak: 11+ yrsLong, uninterrupted dividend track record.
Risks
- Current Ratio: 0.5xLimited short-term liquidity to meet obligations.
- Operating Margin: 0.8%Operating margin is thin and pressures the dividend.
- 5-Year Dividend CAGR: -23.8%Dividend growth has been weak or negative.
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SafeAbout Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a U.S.-based restaurant and retail company headquartered in Lebanon, Tennessee. The company operates a chain of full-service locations that uniquely combine a country-style restaurant with an adjacent retail store. Its restaurants focus on home-style country food, serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner with an emphasis on classic American comfort dishes and a sit-down, family-oriented dining experience. The attached retail shops offer a curated assortment of gifts, seasonal décor, toys, apparel, packaged foods, and nostalgic items designed to complement the brand’s rural, rustic theme. Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. primarily serves interstate travelers and local communities across the United States, positioning its sites near highways and regional population centers. Within the consumer cyclical and restaurant industry, it plays the role of a differentiated dine-in and retail hybrid concept, generating revenue from both foodservice operations and on-premise merchandise sales.
Dividend Overview
Dividend Yield
2.17%
Annual Dividend
$1.00
Frequency
Quarterly
Payout Ratio
86.96%
FCF Payout Ratio
39.12%
52-Week Range
$24.85 - $71.93
Dividend History (2016–2025)
CBRL annual dividend per share and yield history
Earnings & Profitability
CBRL earnings per share and net profit margin
Key Dates
Next Ex-Dividend Date
July 17, 2026
Next Payment Date
August 12, 2026
Dividend Growth
3-Year Dividend CAGR
-42.28%
5-Year Dividend CAGR
-23.83%
10-Year Dividend CAGR
-17.91%
3-Year Total Growth
-80.77%
5-Year Total Growth
-74.36%
10-Year Total Growth
-86.11%
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