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Ark Restaurants (ARKR)
NASDAQ:ARKR
ARKR Stock Chart & Stats
$6.47
-$1.00(-6.43%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$6.47
-$1.00(-6.43%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$5.75 - $12.60
Previous CloseN/A
Volume403.00
Average Volume (3M)5.59K
Market Cap
$25.21M
Enterprise Value$173.21M
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$9.14M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$157.72M
Price to Earnings (P/E)6.4
Beta0.30
Next Earnings
May 18, 2026EPS EstimateN/A
Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)0.25
Shares Outstanding3,606,157
10 Day Avg. Volume6,903
30 Day Avg. Volume5,590
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio-0.01
Price to Book (P/B)0.80
Price to Sales (P/S)0.16
P/FCF Ratio-17.60
Enterprise Value/Market Cap6.87
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.07
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit15.48
Enterprise Value/Ebitda-35.63
Forecast
1Y Price TargetN/A
Price Target UpsideN/A
Rating ConsensusN/A
Number of Analyst Covering0
EPS Forecast (FY)N/A
Revenue Forecast (FY)N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Diversified Business ModelArk's multi-concept footprint (casual dining, quick-service, catering and events across tourist and urban venues) spreads revenue risks across channels and geographies. This structural diversification supports resilience to localized demand shocks and enables cross-selling and scale efficiencies over months.
Positive Operating Cash FlowSustained positive operating cash flow (~$2.5M TTM) indicates core operations generate cash despite accounting losses. That cash provides runway for working capital and reinvestment, reducing short-term liquidity pressure and improving the odds of executing turnarounds over the next several months.
Strategic Meadowlands F&B Exclusivity OpportunityIf the Meadowlands casino deal and referendum succeed, exclusive food & beverage rights would create a durable commercial moat at a high-traffic venue. That recurring concession revenue could materially lift long-term top-line and margins independent of Ark's equity stake, altering growth trajectory.
Bears Say
Revenue Decline And Margin CompressionSustained revenue declines and compressed gross margins (from ~12% to ~6–7%) have driven a sizeable TTM net loss, indicating weakened pricing power and/or cost absorption. Without recovery in demand or structural margin fixes, profitability and return metrics are unlikely to normalize within a few quarters.
Elevated LeverageDebt materially exceeds equity (~2.5x), constraining financial flexibility if operating performance lags. High leverage amplifies downside risk from revenue softness and limits ability to finance growth or absorb shocks without equity raises or asset sales, making capital structure a medium-term vulnerability.
Litigation And Build-out Cash DrainSignificant cash outflows for the New York build‑out and Bryant Park litigation have reduced liquidity and increased execution risk. Legal uncertainty and capital-intensive projects can persist for many months, diverting management focus and cash away from operations and growth initiatives.
Ark Restaurants News
ARKR FAQ
What was Ark Restaurants’s price range in the past 12 months?
Ark Restaurants lowest stock price was $5.75 and its highest was $12.60 in the past 12 months.
What is Ark Restaurants’s market cap?
Ark Restaurants’s market cap is $25.21M.
When is Ark Restaurants’s upcoming earnings report date?
Ark Restaurants’s upcoming earnings report date is May 18, 2026 which is in 73 days.
How were Ark Restaurants’s earnings last quarter?
Ark Restaurants released its earnings results on Feb 09, 2026. The company reported $0.248 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of N/A by $0.248.
Is Ark Restaurants overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Ark Restaurants’s price is currently Overvalued.
Does Ark Restaurants pay dividends?
Ark Restaurants pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.188 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Ark Restaurants dividends here
What is Ark Restaurants’s EPS estimate?
Ark Restaurants’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
How many shares outstanding does Ark Restaurants have?
Ark Restaurants has 3,606,157 shares outstanding.
What happened to Ark Restaurants’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Ark Restaurants reported an EPS of $0.248 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went same 0%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Ark Restaurants?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in ARKR
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Company Description
Ark Restaurants
Ark Restaurants Corp. (ARKR) is a diversified restaurant company that operates a portfolio of restaurants, bars, and catering services primarily in the United States. The company is known for its diverse offerings which include casual dining, quick-service restaurants, and event catering, often situated in high-traffic tourist locations and urban centers. Ark Restaurants focuses on providing high-quality food experiences across various cuisines, enhancing its brand through unique dining atmospheres and exceptional customer service.
ARKR Earnings Call
Q1 2026
0:00 / 0:00
Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
The call conveyed a mixed picture: modest operational and margin improvements (adjusted EBITDA up ~$150k, cost controls reducing cost of sales ~270 bps and payroll ~349 bps), healthy pockets of outperformance (Las Vegas, Hard Rock fast-food) and strategic opportunities (Meadowlands F&B exclusivity, Sequoia turnaround). Offsetting these positives were material revenue declines in Florida (down ~10%–13% with weeks down ~40%), ongoing Bryant Park litigation and related cash drains, inflation-driven margin pressure on specific menu items, and potential dilution tied to Meadowlands financing. Management expects cash to improve after New York build-out completion and anticipates event revenue picking up, but near-term risks and seasonality remain significant.View all ARKR earnings summariesTechnical Analysis
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Ownership Overview
43.45% Insiders
6.30% Mutual Funds
11.16% Other Institutional Investors
35.32% Public Companies and
Individual Investors
Options Prices
Currently, No data available
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