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GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A (GENK)
NASDAQ:GENK
US Market

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A (GENK) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
May 19, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q1)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
0.04
Same Quarter Last Year
Moderate Buy
Based on 2 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q4 2025
Earnings Call Date:Mar 31, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Negative
The call presented a mixed picture: meaningful operational and strategic progress in retail/CPG expansion, strong Costco gift card growth and continued unit expansion were offset by material near-term weaknesses — a significant same-store sales decline, deteriorating margins, large quarterly and annual net losses, one-time impairment charges, and a thin cash position. Management provided constructive 2026 guidance and a path to improved margins, but current financial performance and liquidity constraints are notable risks.
Company Guidance
GEN guided full‑year 2026 revenue of $215–$225 million and a restaurant‑level adjusted EBITDA margin target of 15.0%–15.5%, with management expecting an annual run‑rate approaching $250 million by year‑end; they expect retail/CPG to contribute roughly $10 million in 2026 (targeting a $20 million run‑rate by year‑end), plan to expand CPG to ~1,500–2,000 locations by end‑2026 and 7,000–8,000 by end‑2027 with a potential CPG run‑rate >$100 million within about three years and EBITDA margins in the high‑teens after slotting/promotional costs. Management is slowing restaurant growth (five stores under construction, possibly 1–2 more), has a JV covering five underperforming restaurants (GEN 49%/Chubby Cattle 51%) that created a $4.5 million write‑down, and reiterated headwinds (Q4 same‑store sales down 11.6%); liquidity stood at $2.8 million cash with most of a $20 million revolver available and lease liabilities of $173 million offset by $146 million of lease assets.
CPG (Retail) Early Traction and Aggressive Growth Plan
Expanded CPG distribution from initial Southern California test to over 800 supermarket locations in early 2026; targeting 1,500–2,000 locations by end of 2026 and 7,000–8,000 by end of 2027. Company projects a potential run rate >$100 million annual retail revenue within ~3 years and estimates retail EBITDA margins in the high teens (after slotting/promotional costs). Management expects retail revenue of roughly $10 million in 2026 and working toward a $20 million run rate by year-end.
Strong Costco Gift Card Performance
Sold approximately $29 million in Costco gift cards during 2025, a 150% increase over the prior year, cited as a major contributor to brand reach and retail momentum.
New Store Openings and Unit Count Growth
Opened 15 restaurants in 2025 (including six in South Korea) for a total of 57 restaurants in operation; opened two additional restaurants in Q1 2026. Several locations (5) under construction with potential for 1–2 more in late 2026/early 2027.
High Average Unit Volume
Reported AUV (average unit volume) remains above $5 million per restaurant, described by management as an elite level in the casual dining space despite same-store traffic softness.
Operational and Strategic Initiatives
Launched GEN loyalty program, new e-commerce site, acceptance of cryptocurrency, tested new beverage SKUs (boba/soju), started digital platform initiative and an AI program to improve corporate efficiencies and reduce overhead; entered joint venture with Chubby Cattle to recapitalize five underperforming restaurants (49%/51% ownership) expected to create profitable units and future EBITDA share.
2026 Financial Targets and Revenue Guidance
Management guided 2026 revenue of $215 million to $225 million and aims for restaurant-level adjusted EBITDA margins of 15% to 15.5%; targeting an annual run rate approaching $250 million by end of 2026.

GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A (GENK) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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GENK Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
May 19, 2026
2026 (Q1)
- / -
0.04
Mar 31, 2026
2025 (Q4)
-0.06 / -0.14
-0.02-600.00% (-0.12)
Nov 07, 2025
2025 (Q3)
-0.04 / -0.02
0.03-166.67% (-0.05)
Aug 06, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.00 / 0.04
0.06-33.33% (-0.02)
May 13, 2025
2025 (Q1)
>-0.01 / 0.04
0.11-63.64% (-0.07)
Mar 06, 2025
2024 (Q4)
-0.02 / -0.02
-0.01-100.00% (-0.01)
Nov 12, 2024
2024 (Q3)
-0.01 / 0.03
0.08-62.50% (-0.05)
Jul 31, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.02 / 0.06
0.932-93.56% (-0.87)
May 14, 2024
2024 (Q1)
0.01 / 0.11
0.07546.67% (+0.04)
Mar 06, 2024
2023 (Q4)
0.03 / -0.01
-0.007-42.86% (>-0.01)
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GENK Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
Mar 31, 2026
$1.96$1.69-14.03%
Nov 07, 2025
$2.70$2.54-5.93%
Aug 06, 2025
$4.15$3.43-17.35%
May 13, 2025
$5.00$4.18-16.40%
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