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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF)
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Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Price & Analysis

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RMCF Stock Chart & Stats

$1.51
$0.15(5.31%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$1.51
$0.15(5.31%)

Bulls Say, Bears Say

Bulls Say
Franchise Growth PipelineA committed 40-location pipeline over 3–5 years signals scalable, low-capex growth via franchising. Multi-unit franchise focus and targeted East Coast expansion should expand royalty revenue, diversify cash flow sources, and steadily grow system sales if execution holds.
Cost Reduction & Margin MixSustained cost control—the 16% reduction and SKU/production fixes—improves gross margin mix and operating leverage. If maintained, lower fixed and variable costs raise the break-even level, making future revenue gains more accretive to profitability over the medium term.
Improved Leverage / Liquidity MovementA meaningful reduction in debt materially lowers interest burden and financial risk, improving flexibility for strategic initiatives. Combined with a year-over-year cash increase and lower inventory, stronger leverage metrics help support funding of remodels and franchise support without excessive refinancing pressure.
Bears Say
Persistent Negative Cash FlowMulti-year negative operating and free cash flow means the business is cash-consuming, limiting internal funding for growth and leaving the company reliant on external liquidity. This structural cash burn raises refinancing and continuity risk if losses persist or capital markets tighten.
Sustained UnprofitabilityRepeat operating and net losses erode equity and reduce financial resilience. Continued margin deterioration and volatile revenues hinder the company’s ability to self-fund investments, constrain returns, and make achieving durable profitability dependent on flawless execution of turnaround initiatives.
Operational / Execution RiskA material product assortment misstep that caused a ~$1.5M shortfall exposes weaknesses in merchandising and product development processes. Such execution failures can recur, undermining revenue recovery, harming customer trust, and increasing the difficulty of restoring consistent top-line and margin trends.

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RMCF FAQ

What was Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s price range in the past 12 months?
Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory lowest stock price was $1.36 and its highest was $2.99 in the past 12 months.
    What is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s market cap?
    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s market cap is $14.94M.
      When is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s upcoming earnings report date?
      Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s upcoming earnings report date is Jul 09, 2026 which is in 14 days.
        How were Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s earnings last quarter?
        Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory released its earnings results on Jun 01, 2026. The company reported -$0.417 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of N/A by -$0.417.
          Is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory overvalued?
          According to Wall Street analysts Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s price is currently Overvalued. Get more investment ideas with TipRanks Premium
            Does Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory pay dividends?
            Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.01 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory dividends here
              What is Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s EPS estimate?
              Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s EPS estimate for its next earnings report is not yet available.
              How many shares outstanding does Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory have?
              Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory has 9,439,589 shares outstanding.
                What happened to Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory’s price movement after its last earnings report?
                Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory reported an EPS of -$0.417 in its last earnings report, missing expectations of N/A. Following the earnings report the stock price went down -5.076%.
                  Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory?
                  Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in RMCF
                  What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
                  Smart Score combines eight research factors - such as analyst recommendations, hedge fund trends, and technical indicators - to measure a stock’s outlook. These signals are unified into a single score that reflects bullish or bearish momentum. See detailed methodology

                    Company Description

                    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory

                    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. (RMCF) operates primarily within the confectionery industry, functioning as a franchisor, a manufacturer, and a direct retail operator of sweet treats. The company's business activities are categorized into five distinct segments: Franchising, Manufacturing, Retail Stores, U-Swirl Operations, and a general "Other" category. RMCF boasts an extensive product line, creating approximately 400 different varieties of chocolate candies, including popular selections like clusters, caramels, creams, toffees, mints, and truffles. Beyond its chocolate offerings, the company provides 15 unique types of caramel apples, which are prepared fresh in individual stores, as well as serving ice cream, coffee, and various other sundry items. As of March 31, 2022, RMCF maintained a significant retail presence. Its signature Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory stores included two company-owned locations, 99 owned by licensees, and 159 franchised establishments, spread across 37 U.S. states and internationally in South Korea, Panama, and the Philippines. Additionally, the company oversaw three company-owned and 63 franchised or licensed cafés situated in 22 states and Qatar. Further diversifying its portfolio, RMCF also operates self-serve frozen yogurt establishments under several brand names, such as U-Swirl, Yogurtini, CherryBerry, Yogli Mogli Frozen Yogurt, Fuzzy Peach Frozen Yogurt, Let's Yo!, and Aspen Leaf Yogurt. The firm has forged a strategic alliance with Edible Arrangements, LLC, and its associated entities to supply branded chocolate products. Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc. was founded in 1981 and is headquartered in Durango, Colorado.

                    Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory (RMCF) Earnings & Revenues

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                    RMCF Earnings Call

                    Q4 2026
                    0:00 / 0:00
                    Earnings Call Sentiment|Neutral
                    The call highlights meaningful operational progress: margin mix improvement, cost reductions, promising store remodel results, a healthy pipeline of 40 committed franchise developments, and planned ecommerce and packaging fixes. However, these positives are offset in the near term by a significant revenue decline (~24% total revenue, ~28% product sales), a widened net loss ($3.4M), a $1.5M packaged sales shortfall, and several one-time disruption costs. Management presented concrete remediation steps (consumer research, reconfigured packaging by Labor Day, negotiated shipping rates, POS analytics, and focused franchise growth) that support a path to recovery, but near-term financial weakness and execution risk remain material.View all RMCF earnings summaries
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                    65.98%1.90%3.74%27.09%
                    65.98% Insiders
                    3.74% Other Institutional Investors
                    27.09% Public Companies and
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