BT Brands (BTBD) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBD) is a multi‐concept restaurant franchisor and operator specializing in quick‐service and fast‐casual dining concepts. Since its founding in 2015 and headquartered in Austin, Texas, the company has focused on developing and expanding distinctive brand experiences that cater to on-the-go consumers. BT Brands oversees a growing portfolio of franchised and corporately‐owned units, offering a mix of Mexican street‐style cuisine, handcrafted beverages and health-oriented menu items.

The company’s business model encompasses brand development, site selection, franchise support and supply-chain management. BT Brands provides franchisees with turnkey assistance, including restaurant design, staff training, marketing programs and ongoing operational guidance. By leveraging centralized purchasing agreements and distribution networks, BT Brands aims to achieve cost efficiencies for its operators and maintain consistent product quality across all locations.

Geographically, BT Brands primarily serves markets across the United States, with strategic expansion efforts targeting high-growth regions in the Southeast and West Coast. The company has piloted an urban kiosk concept for dense metropolitan areas and continues to test express formats designed for airports, university campuses and transit hubs. BT Brands also embraces digital innovation through partnerships with third-party delivery platforms and proprietary mobile‐ordering technology to enhance customer convenience and drive incremental revenue streams.

Under the leadership of CEO Laura McKinney and CFO Michael Tran, BT Brands has strengthened its brand portfolio through selective acquisitions and co‐brand initiatives. The executive team’s background in restaurant operations, consumer marketing and real estate development informs the company’s disciplined growth strategy. BT Brands’ board of directors combines seasoned franchising veterans and private‐equity professionals, positioning the company to capitalize on evolving consumer preferences in the quick‐service dining landscape.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $1.17 to $1.24
• 50-Day Range: $1.00 to $1.39
• 52-Week Range: $1.00 to $2.02
• Volume: 6,785 shs
• Average Volume: 7,122 shs
• Market Capitalization: $7.32 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

BT Brands Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

BT Brands scored higher than 11% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for BT Brands.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of BT Brands is -3.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of BT Brands is -3.40, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

BT Brands has a P/B Ratio of 1.05. P/B Ratios below 3 indicates that a company is reasonably valued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of BT Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BT Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

BT Brands does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

BT Brands does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.26% of the float of BT Brands has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

BT Brands has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 2.1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

News and Social Media

• Score: 3.3 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

BT Brands has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.84 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for BT Brands this week, compared to 0 articles on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 0.8 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, BT Brands insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

19.57% of the stock of BT Brands is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 0.44% of the stock of BT Brands is held by institutions.

BTBD Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have BTBD shares performed this year?

BT Brands' stock was trading at $1.44 at the beginning of 2025. Since then, BTBD shares have decreased by 17.4% and is now trading at $1.19.

How were BT Brands' earnings last quarter?

BT Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BTBD) announced its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, May, 15th. The company reported ($0.05) earnings per share for the quarter. BT Brands had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 23.64% and a negative net margin of 14.77%.

Is BT Brands doing a stock buyback?

BT Brands' board authorized a share repurchase plan on Thursday, June 6th 2024, which authorizes the company to repurchase 0 outstanding shares, according to EventVestor. This authorizes the company to repurchase shares of its stock through open market purchases. Stock buyback plans are usually an indication that the company's management believes its shares are undervalued.

When did BT Brands IPO?

BT Brands (BTBD) raised $12 million in an IPO on Friday, November 12th 2021. The company issued 2,400,000 shares at $4.13-$5.87 per share.

How do I buy shares of BT Brands?

Shares of BTBD stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of BT Brands own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that BT Brands investors own include Arch Capital Group (ACGL), Adobe (ADBE), Analog Devices (ADI), Alnylam Pharmaceuticals (ALNY), Amgen (AMGN), AstraZeneca (AZN) and Baidu (BIDU).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/15/2025
• Today: 7/12/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 12/31/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:BTBD
• CIK: 1718224
• Web: N/A
• Phone: 307-274-3055
• Fax: 701-282-2663
• Employees: 110
• Year Founded: N/A

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($0.35)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$2.31 million
• Net Margins: -14.77%
• Pretax Margin: -12.59%
• Return on Equity: -23.64%
• Return on Assets: -14.38%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: 0.31
• Current Ratio: 4.61
• Quick Ratio: 4.36

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $14.82 million
• Price / Sales: 0.49
• Cash Flow: N/A
• Price / Cash Flow: N/A
• Book Value: $1.13 per share
• Price / Book: 1.05

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 6,150,000
• Free Float: 4,950,000
• Market Cap: $7.32 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.83