The chart below shows how TXRH performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, TXRH sees a -1.48% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.65% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +0.09%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Third Quarter Sales Growth: Strong third quarter results highlighted by 8.5% same-store sales growth and approximately $1.3 billion of revenue.
Revenue Growth Analysis: Reported revenue growth of 13.5%, driven by a 7.5% increase in average unit volume and 5.8% store week growth.
Margin and Earnings Growth: Restaurant margin dollar increase of 24.1% to $202 million and diluted earnings per share increase of 32.5% to $1.26.
Third Quarter Sales Performance: Average weekly sales in the third quarter were $149,000, with comparable sales increasing 8.5% driven by 3.8% traffic growth and a 4.7% increase in average check.
Expansion of Restaurant Locations: Opened seven Texas Roadhouse company-owned locations in the third quarter, with expectations to open approximately 30 restaurants across all brands for the full year.
Negative
Revenue Growth Analysis: Revenue growth of 13.5% was reported, but this was driven by a 7.5% increase in average unit volume and 5.8% store week growth, indicating reliance on existing stores rather than new customer acquisition.
Restaurant Margin Analysis: Restaurant margin dollar increased by 24.1% to $202 million, but this was offset by a decline in year-over-year restaurant margin percentage, which negatively impacted overall profitability.
Weekly Sales Analysis: Average weekly sales in the third quarter were $149,000, with a significant portion of sales coming from to-go representing $19,000 or 12.7% of total weekly sales, indicating a potential weakness in dine-in traffic.
Sales Growth Analysis: Comparable sales increased by 8.5% in the third quarter, but this was primarily driven by traffic growth of only 3.8% and a 4.7% increase in average check, suggesting a lack of sustainable growth in customer visits.
Labor Cost Management Challenges: Labor as a percentage of total sales decreased by 18 basis points to 33.8% compared to the third quarter of 2023, indicating potential challenges in managing labor costs effectively.
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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