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Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.

S&P 500

CBRL/Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants/NASDAQ

Dividend Yield

2.17%

$1.00 · Annual Dividend

Stock Price$48.32P/E41.2MCap1.0BLast update: Jun 26, 2026 at 06:56

Dividend Safety Rating

48/ 100Caution

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.

Payout & Coverage

Safe
39.1%Very Safe
11.8%Very Safe

Balance Sheet

Warning
0.5xDanger
246.7Caution

Profitability

Warning
5.6%Warning
31.9%Caution

Dividend Track Record

Safe
11+ yrsVery Safe
NoneVery Safe
Mostly StableCaution

About 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%

Income Calculator

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Total Investment

$4,832.00

Annual Income

$100.00

Quarterly Income

$25.00

Monthly Income

$8.33

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CBRL's current dividend yield?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) currently has a dividend yield of 2.17%, based on a stock price of $48.32 and an annual dividend of $1.00.
When is CBRL's next dividend payment date?
CBRL's next ex-dividend date is 2026-07-17 and the next payment date is 2026-08-12. You must own the stock before the ex-dividend date to receive the upcoming payment.
How much does CBRL pay in dividends per year?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. paid $1.00 per share in annual dividends in 2025. The dividends are paid quarterly.
Has CBRL been increasing its dividend?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has grown its dividend at a 5-year CAGR of -23.83% and a 10-year CAGR of -17.91%.
Is CBRL's dividend safe?
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. has a payout ratio of 86.96%. Its free cash flow payout ratio is 39.12%. The payout ratio is moderate. Monitor earnings to ensure sustainability.
How is CBRL's Dividend Safety Rating calculated?
The Dividend Safety Rating evaluates Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc.'s dividend sustainability across four categories: Payout & Coverage (30%), Balance Sheet (20%), Profitability (20%), and Dividend Track Record (30%). Each metric is rated from "Very Safe" to "Danger" based on industry-standard thresholds, with sector-specific adjustments for consumer cyclical companies. The overall score ranges from 0 to 100.

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