Zacks Research Has Positive Forecast for RRGB Q3 Earnings

Key Points

• Analysts at Zacks Research have slightly raised their Q3 2025 earnings estimate for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, now predicting a loss of ($0.82) per share, compared to a previous estimate of ($0.83).
• Red Robin shares recently opened at $6.22, showing a trading down of 1.6%, with a market capitalization of $111.40 million and a PE ratio of -1.83.
• Two directors, Christopher Ross Martin and Anthony S. Ackil, recently increased their stakes in Red Robin, purchasing a combined total of over 49,000 shares valued at approximately $292,000.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB - Free Report) - Stock analysts at Zacks Research lifted their Q3 2025 earnings estimates for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in a research report issued on Tuesday, September 2nd. Zacks Research analyst Team now forecasts that the restaurant operator will post earnings per share of ($0.82) for the quarter, up from their previous forecast of ($0.83). The consensus estimate for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' current full-year earnings is ($2.94) per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Red Robin Gourmet Burgers' Q4 2025 earnings at ($0.29) EPS, FY2025 earnings at ($0.66) EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.20 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.27 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at ($0.59) EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at ($0.07) EPS, FY2026 earnings at ($0.18) EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $0.22 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $0.33 EPS and FY2027 earnings at ($0.02) EPS.

Separately, Benchmark reiterated a "buy" rating and set a $12.00 target price on shares of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers in a research note on Wednesday, July 16th. Two investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of "Buy" and a consensus target price of $11.00.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ:RRGB traded up $0.04 during trading on Friday, reaching $6.19. 53,723 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 574,103. The stock has a 50-day moving average of $6.28 and a two-hundred day moving average of $4.82. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has a 52-week low of $2.50 and a 52-week high of $7.89. The stock has a market cap of $110.86 million, a P/E ratio of -1.83 and a beta of 2.45.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:RRGB - Get Free Report) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 13th. The restaurant operator reported $0.26 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of ($0.25) by $0.51. The business had revenue of $283.70 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $279.17 million. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers has set its FY 2025 guidance at EPS.

Insider Buying and Selling at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

In other Red Robin Gourmet Burgers news, Director Anthony S. Ackil bought 14,910 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Friday, June 20th. The stock was acquired at an average cost of $5.03 per share, for a total transaction of $74,997.30. Following the completion of the transaction, the director owned 103,802 shares in the company, valued at $522,124.06. This trade represents a 16.77% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, Director Christopher Ross Martin bought 34,649 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, August 22nd. The stock was purchased at an average price of $6.29 per share, with a total value of $217,942.21. Following the completion of the acquisition, the director directly owned 1,667,906 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,491,128.74. This trade represents a 2.12% increase in their position. The disclosure for this purchase can be found here. Insiders have acquired 67,910 shares of company stock valued at $405,615 in the last quarter. 2.64% of the stock is owned by company insiders.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Red Robin Gourmet Burgers

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. BNP Paribas Financial Markets lifted its holdings in shares of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers by 503.0% during the second quarter. BNP Paribas Financial Markets now owns 5,379 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $31,000 after purchasing an additional 4,487 shares during the period. Jump Financial LLC acquired a new stake in Red Robin Gourmet Burgers during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $37,000. XTX Topco Ltd acquired a new stake in Red Robin Gourmet Burgers during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $49,000. Osaic Holdings Inc. lifted its stake in Red Robin Gourmet Burgers by 152.6% during the 2nd quarter. Osaic Holdings Inc. now owns 10,055 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $58,000 after acquiring an additional 6,075 shares during the period. Finally, Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd acquired a new stake in Red Robin Gourmet Burgers during the 1st quarter valued at approximately $61,000. 84.04% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Company Profile

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, develops, operates, and franchises casual-dining restaurants, in North America and one Canadian province. Its restaurants primarily offer burgers and pizza, appetizers, salads, soups, other entrees, desserts, wings, milkshakes, alcoholic and non-alcoholic specialty drinks, cocktails, wine, and beers.