NASDAQ:NATH Nathan's Famous (NATH) Stock Forecast, Price & News $70.82 +1.72 (+2.49%) (As of 05/26/2023 04:00 PM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$69.80▼$70.8250-Day Range$68.35▼$75.6052-Week Range$49.60▼$81.75Volume7,300 shsAverage Volume6,070 shsMarket Capitalization$288.95 millionP/E Ratio15.70Dividend Yield2.82%Price TargetN/A ProfileProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaProfileChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial Media Nathan's Famous MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingN/AUpside/DownsideN/AShort InterestHealthy0.19% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthWeakBased on Four FactorsSustainabilityN/ANews Sentiment0.53Based on 10 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings GrowthN/ASee Full Details Hide Full Details Overall MarketRank™MarketRank is calculated as an average of available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.2.13 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector115th out of 212 stocksEating Places Industry24th out of 44 stocks N/A Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingThere is not enough analysis data for Nathan's Famous. Previous Next 5.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted0.19% of the float of Nathan's Famous has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverNathan's Famous has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Nathan's Famous has recently decreased by 7.81%, indicating that investor sentiment is improving significantly. Previous Next 1.7 Dividend Strength Dividend YieldNathan's Famous pays a meaningful dividend of 2.82%, higher than the bottom 25% of all stocks that pay dividends.Dividend GrowthNathan's Famous has only been increasing its dividend for 2 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Nathan's Famous is 44.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Previous Next N/A Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreThere is no current Upright™ data available for NATH. Previous Next 2.0 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentNathan's Famous has a news sentiment score of 0.53. 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 news sentiment score is similar to the average news sentiment of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 10 news articles for Nathan's Famous this week, compared to 6 articles on an average week. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Nathan's Famous insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by Insiders31.70% of the stock of Nathan's Famous is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.Percentage Held by InstitutionsOnly 35.97% of the stock of Nathan's Famous is held by institutions. Previous Next 1.3 Earnings and Valuation Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Nathan's Famous is 15.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 125.29.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Nathan's Famous is 15.70, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 30.33. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) StockNathan's Famous, Inc. engages in the operation of franchised fast-food units. It is involved in the licensing, wholesaling, and retailing of products marketed under the Nathan's Famous brand. The firm operates through the following business segments: Branded Product Program, Product Licensing, Restaurant Operations, and Corporate. The Branded Product Program segment markets and sells hot dog products. The Product Licensing segment is composed of royalties from licensing a variety of Nathan's Famous products such as hotdogs, sausage and corned beef products, frozen French fries, and additional products through retail grocery channels and club stores. The Restaurant Operations segment deals with the sale of products at company-owned restaurants and fees and royalties from franchised restaurants. The Corporate segment includes administrative expenses such as executive management, finance, information technology, legal, insurance, corporate office costs, corporate incentive compensation, and compliance costs. The company was founded by Nathan Handwerker in 1916 and is headquartered in Jericho, NY.Read More Receive NATH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Nathan's Famous and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NATH Stock News HeadlinesMay 28, 2023 | msn.comHot Dog! 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Full story and 4 steps you can take,May 22, 2023 | msn.comYour State's Oldest Fast Food Restaurant: Why Everyone Should VisitMay 21, 2023 | uk.news.yahoo.comFamous street food business to open Suffolk shopMay 19, 2023 | msn.comTicket Editor: Why Sarasota, Bradenton area is best place to live in Florida and all of U.S.May 19, 2023 | msn.comNathan Fillion Fan Art Captures His Most Famous Roles From Firefly To The RookieMay 18, 2023 | msn.comArt of the Brick: 1 million Legos creating 90 different sculptures now on exhibit in RaleighMay 18, 2023 | americanbankingnews.comNathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) Coverage Initiated by Analysts at StockNews.comMay 16, 2023 | msn.comCould you eat a five-pound omelet?May 15, 2023 | msn.comPeacock unveils its dark comedy, Based on a True StoryMay 12, 2023 | msn.comKerry FC finally get their first win as Kelliher brace helps them to 3-2 win away to Athlone TownMay 9, 2023 | msn.comBoyz II Men Calls ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’ Appearance ‘Like Hanging With Homies’May 9, 2023 | msn.comThe Original Locations Of Famous Fast Food BrandsMay 9, 2023 | msn.comI Tried 5 Fast-Food Hot Dogs & This One Was the Absolute BestMay 8, 2023 | msn.comITV Britain's Got Talent star creates incredible portrait of King Charles out of Marmite and toastMay 8, 2023 | msn.comSofia Richie and 5 Other Celebs Who Converted to Judaism for Their Famous PartnersMay 6, 2023 | msn.comRetail Watch: New futures for two Lehigh Valley hot dog shops plus a full plate of dining newsMay 6, 2023 | msn.comRetail Watch: New futures for two hot dog shops plus a full plate of dining newsMay 6, 2023 | news.yahoo.comNathan Fillion of 'Serenity' Suits Back Up in His Cowboy Gear in Wild 'Bupkis' CameoMay 5, 2023 | msn.com50 actors who have played roles in both Marvel and DC moviesSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive NATH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Nathan's Famous and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address NATH Company Calendar Last Earnings2/07/2020Ex-Dividend for 3/3 Dividend2/17/2023Dividend Payable3/03/2023Today5/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)6/09/2023Fiscal Year End3/31/2024Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:NATH CUSIP63234710 CIK69733 Webwww.nathansfamous.com Phone(516) 338-8500Fax516-338-7220Employees146Year Founded1916Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$4.51 Trailing P/E Ratio15.70 Forward P/E RatioN/A P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$13.60 million Net Margins14.45% Pretax Margin19.57% Return on Equity-37.19% Return on Assets22.59% Debt Debt-to-Equity RatioN/A Current Ratio6.07 Quick Ratio6.04 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$114.88 million Price / Sales2.52 Cash Flow$3.72 per share Price / Cash Flow19.04 Book Value($13.36) per share Price / Book-5.30Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares4,080,000Free Float2,787,000Market Cap$288.95 million OptionableNot Optionable Beta0.22 Social Links Key ExecutivesEric GatoffChief Executive Officer & DirectorJim HicksDirector-Operational Services & TrainingRobert SteinbergCFO, Secretary, Treasurer, CAO & Vice PresidentDonald P. SchedlerVP-Development, Architecture & ConstructionLeigh PlatteSenior Vice President-Food ServiceKey CompetitorsCarrols Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:TASTRed Robin Gourmet BurgersNASDAQ:RRGBFiesta Restaurant GroupNASDAQ:FRGIBiglariNYSE:BHDenny'sNASDAQ:DENNView All CompetitorsInsiders & InstitutionsRoyce & Associates LPSold 900 shares on 5/23/2023Ownership: 0.623%JPMorgan Chase & Co.Bought 3,541 shares on 5/18/2023Ownership: 0.087%Geode Capital Management LLCBought 476 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.716%State Street CorpBought 500 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.280%First Trust Advisors LPBought 574 shares on 5/16/2023Ownership: 0.184%View All Insider TransactionsView All Institutional Transactions NATH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions How have NATH shares performed in 2023? Nathan's Famous' stock was trading at $67.21 at the beginning of the year. Since then, NATH shares have increased by 5.4% and is now trading at $70.82. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Nathan's Famous' next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, June 9th 2023. View our NATH earnings forecast. How were Nathan's Famous' earnings last quarter? Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) announced its quarterly earnings data on Friday, February, 7th. The restaurant operator reported $0.29 earnings per share for the quarter. The restaurant operator had revenue of $21.38 million for the quarter. Nathan's Famous had a net margin of 14.45% and a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 37.19%. How often does Nathan's Famous pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Nathan's Famous? Nathan's Famous declared a quarterly dividend on Thursday, February 2nd. Investors of record on Tuesday, February 21st will be paid a dividend of $0.50 per share on Friday, March 3rd. This represents a $2.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.82%. The ex-dividend date is Friday, February 17th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.45. Read our dividend analysis for NATH. What ETFs hold Nathan's Famous' stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) stock in their portfolio include AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC), First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Is Nathan's Famous a good dividend stock? Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) pays an annual dividend of $2.00 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 2.82%. The company has been increasing its dividend for 2 consecutive year(s), indicating that it does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 44.35%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Read our dividend analysis for NATH. What is Eric Gatoff's approval rating as Nathan's Famous' CEO? 12 employees have rated Nathan's Famous Chief Executive Officer Eric Gatoff on Glassdoor.com. Eric Gatoff has an approval rating of 42% among the company's employees. This puts Eric Gatoff in the bottom 10% of approval ratings compared to other CEOs of publicly-traded companies. What other stocks do shareholders of Nathan's Famous own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Nathan's Famous investors own include Activision Blizzard (ATVI), Gilead Sciences (GILD), NVIDIA (NVDA), Carnival Co. & (CCL), GSK (GSK), Pfizer (PFE), AT&T (T), Wells Fargo & Company (WFC), Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Alibaba Group (BABA). What is Nathan's Famous' stock symbol? Nathan's Famous trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "NATH." Who are Nathan's Famous' major shareholders? Nathan's Famous' stock is owned by a number of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Gamco Investors INC. ET AL (6.52%), Teton Advisors Inc. (5.24%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (4.34%), Renaissance Technologies LLC (4.19%), Geode Capital Management LLC (0.72%) and Russell Investments Group Ltd. (0.63%). View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Nathan's Famous? Shares of NATH stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include WeBull, Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity, and Charles Schwab. Compare Top Brokerages Here. What is Nathan's Famous' stock price today? One share of NATH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $70.82. How much money does Nathan's Famous make? Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) has a market capitalization of $288.95 million and generates $114.88 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $13.60 million in net income (profit) each year or $4.51 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Nathan's Famous have? The company employs 146 workers across the globe. How can I contact Nathan's Famous? Nathan's Famous' mailing address is One Jericho Plaza Second Floor Wing A, Jericho NY, 11753. The official website for the company is www.nathansfamous.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (516) 338-8500, via email at investors@nathansfamous.com, or via fax at 516-338-7220. This page (NASDAQ:NATH) was last updated on 5/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat All Access to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Nathan's Famous, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. 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