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RCI Hospitality (RICK)
NASDAQ:RICK
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RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Earnings Dates, Call Summary & Reports

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Earnings Data

Report Date
Aug 12, 2026
After Close (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q3)
Consensus EPS Forecast
Last Year’s EPS
0.46
Same Quarter Last Year
Based on 0 Analysts Ratings

Earnings Call Summary

Q1 2026
Earnings Call Date:Feb 05, 2026|
% Change Since:
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call presented a mixed picture: operationally there are positive signs (stable consolidated revenue, Nightclub service revenue growth of 6.7%, adjusted EBITDA stabilization at $15.7M, pilot success at Bombshells Houston, active share repurchases and a clear 5‑year plan). However, reported results were materially impacted by nonoperating charges and impairments (including a $9.9M charge), lower operating cash flow and free cash flow (FCF down ~44.6% YoY), Bombshells operating losses, margin compression in Nightclubs, increased debt (+$20.6M) and legal uncertainty. The positives show progress on execution and cash generation, but the one-time and ongoing financial pressures balance the outlook.
Company Guidance
RCI’s guidance centers on a 5‑year “Back to Basics” capital allocation plan that directs ~40% of free cash flow to club acquisitions and ~60% to debt reduction/dividends, targets 10–15% annual free cash flow per‑share growth and >$250M of free cash flow over five years, and sets fiscal ’29 targets of $400M revenue, $75M free cash flow and 7.5M shares outstanding (implying roughly $10 free cash flow per share vs fiscal ’24). The company aims to add about $6M of adjusted EBITDA per year through acquisitions priced at 3–5x adjusted EBITDA (real estate at fair market value) with a 100% cash‑on‑cash return in 3–5 years, while continuing buybacks (Q1 buybacks ~$9.8M, YTD >1M shares, repurchases program up $20M, shares outstanding down 14.6% since plan start) and modest dividend raises. Near term they plan to sell ~$31.7M of small clubs/real estate with ~$16.2M associated debt (net proceeds after debt/fees estimated to leave ~$5–6M and eliminate carrying costs), improve margins (Bombshells target 15% operating margin), and strengthen leverage (current debt up $20.6M including $22M ADW seller financing; weighted avg interest 7.16% vs 6.65% LY; debt/TTM adjusted EBITDA 4.86x or 4.16x excluding the Q4 legal accrual) while driving adjusted EBITDA (~$15.7M, 22% of revenues) and free cash flow (Q1 $6.7M, 9% of revenues).
Revenue Largely Stable
Total revenues of $70.8M versus $71.5M a year ago (down $0.7M, essentially flat year-over-year).
Nightclub Segment Resilience
Nightclub revenues totaled $62.3M, up $0.6M YoY; higher‑margin club service revenues increased 6.7% YoY, food & merchandise +1.8%. Several clubs (e.g., Baby Dolls Abilene, Rick's Cabaret Minneapolis) stood out for performance.
Adjusted EBITDA Stabilized
Adjusted EBITDA was $15.7M and returned to 22% of revenues (improvement from the prior quarter's 10% level when a $9M legal accrual impacted results).
Cash Generation and Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow was $6.7M (9% of revenues) and net cash provided by operating activities was $7.8M, demonstrating ongoing positive cash generation despite headwinds.
Active Capital Allocation & Share Repurchases
Year-to-date share repurchases exceeded 1 million shares; since the Back to Basics plan began (Q1 2025) shares outstanding reduced by 14.6%. Repurchase capacity increased by $20M under the program.
Bombshells Revitalization Pilot Showing Early Win
Test concept at Bombshells 59 in Houston delivered a 3.6% same-store sales increase in the subsequent quarter and is being rolled out to other locations.
Lower Corporate SG&A as % of Revenue
Corporate expenses declined to $7.4M from $8.8M and fell to 10.4% of revenues (from 12.3% a year ago); non-GAAP corporate expenses were $7.0M (9.9% of revenues).
Clear 5-Year Targets and Portfolio Actions
Management reiterated a capital allocation plan (40% of FCF to acquisitions, 60% to debt reduction/dividends), a goal to add ~$6M adjusted EBITDA/year by acquisitions, and FY'29 targets: $400M revenue and $75M free cash flow.

RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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RICK Earnings History

Report Date
Fiscal Quarter
Forecast / EPS
Last Year's EPS
EPS YoY Change
Press Release
Slides
Play Transcript
Aug 12, 2026
2026 (Q3)
- / -
0.46
May 07, 2026
2026 (Q2)
- / -0.57
0.36-258.33% (-0.93)
Mar 19, 2026
2025 (Q4)
- / -0.63
1.01-162.38% (-1.64)
Feb 05, 2026
2026 (Q1)
-0.57 / -0.57
1.01-156.44% (-1.58)
Aug 11, 2025
2025 (Q3)
- / 0.46
1.35-65.93% (-0.89)
May 12, 2025
2025 (Q2)
0.31 / 0.36
0.9-60.00% (-0.54)
Feb 10, 2025
2025 (Q1)
0.52 / 1.01
0.8716.09% (+0.14)
Dec 16, 2024
2024 (Q4)
0.70 / 0.03
1.11-97.30% (-1.08)
Aug 08, 2024
2024 (Q3)
0.81 / 1.35
1.33.85% (+0.05)
May 09, 2024
2024 (Q2)
0.89 / 0.90
1.3-30.77% (-0.40)
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RICK Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date
Price 1 Day Before
Price 1 Day After
Percentage Change
May 07, 2026
$25.85$26.40+2.13%
Mar 19, 2026
$21.87$21.71-0.73%
Feb 05, 2026
$24.46$23.50-3.91%
Aug 11, 2025
$35.95$36.42+1.32%
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