STKS News & Events

Reports preliminary FY25 revenue $805M, consensus $825.94M. "We were pleased to see sequential improvement in our comparable sales at all brands, with STK expected to end the quarter positive and Benihana essentially flat. We are seeing this momentum continue into the new year. We attribute this success to a robust holiday season and the strength of our operations initiatives. Headwinds continue to be strong, which we expect to result in lower-than-anticipated sales during the fourth quarter," said Emanuel "Manny" Hilario, President and Chief Executive Officer of The ONE Group. "With challenges still impacting the industry, we attribute our traction to execution-driven initiatives within our direct control, including our targeted investments in reservation technology, streamlined operational flow, and comprehensive training initiatives. These efforts enabled us to capture even greater demand during our busiest periods by optimizing Benihana table efficiency while delivering exceptional and unforgettable experiences to our guests."

Reports Q3 revenue $180.2M, consensus $191.1M. Q3 Consolidated comparable sales decreased 5.9%. "Our third-quarter performance was impacted by external factors that temporarily reduced traffic in certain markets among our target demographics. These challenges created revenue headwinds. Additionally, rising commodity costs outpaced our pricing adjustments, putting further pressure on profitability," said Emanuel "Manny" Hilario, President and CEO of The ONE Group. "We completed a comprehensive review of our Grill portfolio and made the strategic decision to close six underperforming locations-five in the second quarter and one in the third quarter. We plan to convert up to an additional nine Grill units to either Benihana or STK formats by the end of 2026. Our first RA Sushi to STK conversion opened in October in Scottsdale, Arizona. These conversions take approximately eight to twelve weeks with a payback period of approximately one year. Once all conversions are complete, we expect that our Grill portfolio will consist of all profitable units, enhancing overall portfolio quality and driving improved margin performance. We also expect to reduce capital expenditures across all brands in the coming year, which will strengthen our balance sheet and enhance financial flexibility."