NASDAQ:RUTH Ruth's Hospitality Group - RUTH Stock Forecast, Price & News Adding Choose a watchlist: Watchlist Adding You have already added five stocks to your watchlist. Upgrade to MarketBeat Daily Premium to add more stocks to your watchlist. Adding Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. Please log in to your account or sign up in order to add this asset to your watchlist. $16.25 -0.02 (-0.12%) (As of 03/29/2023 11:18 AM ET) Add Compare Share Share Today's Range$16.15▼$16.3950-Day Range$15.95▼$19.2652-Week Range$14.65▼$23.28Volume46,090 shsAverage Volume427,225 shsMarket Capitalization$520 millionP/E Ratio14.01Dividend Yield3.94%Price Target$22.50 ProfileAnalyst RatingsChartCompetitorsDividendEarningsFinancialsInsider TradesInstitutional OwnershipHeadlinesOptions ChainSEC FilingsShort InterestSocial MediaSustainability Ruth's Hospitality Group MarketRank™ ForecastAnalyst RatingModerate Buy2.50 Rating ScoreUpside/Downside38.3% Upside$22.50 Price TargetShort InterestBearish6.03% of Float Sold ShortDividend StrengthStrongBased on Four FactorsSustainability-3.22Upright™ Environmental ScoreNews Sentiment0.71Based on 3 Articles This WeekInsider TradingN/AProj. Earnings Growth1.59%From $1.26 to $1.28 Per ShareSee 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.2.52 out of 5 starsRetail/Wholesale Sector63rd out of 214 stocksEating Places Industry12th out of 44 stocks 3.3 Analyst's Opinion Consensus RatingRuth's Hospitality Group has received a consensus rating of Buy. The company's average rating score is 2.50, and is based on 1 buy rating, 1 hold rating, and no sell ratings.Price Target Upside/DownsideAccording to analysts' consensus price target of $22.50, Ruth's Hospitality Group has a forecasted upside of 38.3% from its current price of $16.27.Amount of Analyst CoverageRuth's Hospitality Group has only been the subject of 1 research reports in the past 90 days. Previous Next 1.0 Short Interest Percentage of Shares Shorted6.03% of the float of Ruth's Hospitality Group has been sold short.Short Interest Ratio / Days to CoverRuth's Hospitality Group has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 4.2.Change versus previous monthShort interest in Ruth's Hospitality Group has recently increased by 2.84%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing. Previous Next 3.3 Dividend Strength Dividend LeadershipRuth's Hospitality Group is a leading dividend payer. It pays a dividend yield of 3.97%, putting its dividend yield in the top 25% of dividend-paying stocks.Dividend GrowthRuth's Hospitality Group has only been increasing its dividend for 1 years.Dividend CoverageThe dividend payout ratio of Ruth's Hospitality Group is 55.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%.Dividend SustainabilityBased on earnings estimates, Ruth's Hospitality Group will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.00% next year. This indicates that Ruth's Hospitality Group will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Previous Next 2.6 Sustainability and ESG Overall ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) ScoreRuth's Hospitality Group has received a 15.65% net impact score from Upright. Ruth's Hospitality seems to create the most significant positive value in categories "Jobs", "Nutrition", and "Taxes". The positive contribution in the "Nutrition" impact category is false driven by its "Western fine dining restaurant food" and "Steak" products. See details.Environmental SustainabilityThe Environmental Impact score for Ruth's Hospitality Group is -3.22. Previous Next 3.2 News and Social Media Coverage News SentimentRuth's Hospitality Group has a news sentiment score of 0.71. 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 0.41 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.News Coverage This WeekMarketBeat has tracked 3 news articles for Ruth's Hospitality Group this week, compared to 2 articles on an average week.MarketBeat Follows5 people have added Ruth's Hospitality Group to their MarketBeat watchlist in the last 30 days. This is an increase of 400% compared to the previous 30 days. Previous Next 1.7 Company Ownership Insider Buying vs. Insider SellingIn the past three months, Ruth's Hospitality Group insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.Percentage Held by InsidersOnly 5.64% of the stock of Ruth's Hospitality Group is held by insiders.Percentage Held by Institutions87.33% of the stock of Ruth's Hospitality Group is held by institutions. High institutional ownership can be a signal of strong market trust in this company. Previous Next 1.9 Earnings and Valuation Earnings GrowthEarnings for Ruth's Hospitality Group are expected to grow by 1.59% in the coming year, from $1.26 to $1.28 per share.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the MarketThe P/E ratio of Ruth's Hospitality Group is 14.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the market average P/E ratio of about 118.80.Price to Earnings Ratio vs. SectorThe P/E ratio of Ruth's Hospitality Group is 14.03, which means that it is trading at a less expensive P/E ratio than the Retail/Wholesale sector average P/E ratio of about 31.00.Price to Book Value per Share RatioRuth's Hospitality Group has a P/B Ratio of 4.08. P/B Ratios above 3 indicate that a company could be overvalued with respect to its assets and liabilities. Previous Next See Top Rated MarketRank™ Stocks Here About Ruth's Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:RUTH) StockRuth's Hospitality Group, Inc. engages in the development and operation of fine dining restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Company Owned Steakhouse Restaurants and Franchise Operations. The Company-Owned Steakhouse Restaurants segment operates restaurants under the Ruth's Chris Steak House brand. The Franchise Operations segment includes franchisee-owned Ruth's Chris Steak House restaurants. The company was founded by Ruth Fertel in 1965 and is headquartered in Winter Park, FL.Read More Receive RUTH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ruth's Hospitality Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address RUTH Stock News HeadlinesMarch 27, 2023 | thestreet.comHere's Proof Airbnb Is Shaking Up the Global Hospitality IndustryMarch 26, 2023 | msn.comSingle Mothers Built Ruth's Chris Steak House Into The Powerhouse It Is TodayMarch 29, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)Nevada Could be the Source for America's Green FutureIndustry shift towards lithium driven by green energy goalsMarch 4, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comFour Days Left Until Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUTH) Trades Ex-DividendFebruary 26, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRuth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUTH) Q4 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptFebruary 24, 2023 | msn.comBig city restaurants and bars are missing office workers' spending on Mondays and FridaysFebruary 23, 2023 | markets.businessinsider.comStephens Reaffirms Their Buy Rating on Ruth’s Hospitality (RUTH)February 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRuth's Hospitality (RUTH) Beats Q4 Earnings and Revenue EstimatesMarch 29, 2023 | Press Research (Ad)Nevada Could be the Source for America's Green FutureIndustry shift towards lithium driven by green energy goalsFebruary 23, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRuth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. Reports Fourth Quarter 2022 Financial ResultsFebruary 16, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRuth's Hospitality (RUTH) Expected to Beat Earnings Estimates: What to Know Ahead of Q4 ReleaseFebruary 14, 2023 | bizjournals.comChesterfield steakhouse names restaurant veteran as new general managerFebruary 9, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comRuth’s Hospitality Group, Inc. to Announce Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2022 Financial Results on February 23, 2023February 7, 2023 | msn.comGet ready for a 15,000-square-foot steakhouse opening in West Des MoinesFebruary 2, 2023 | msn.comRuth's Chris Steakhouse Is Closing One Of Its Most High-Profile LocationsJanuary 31, 2023 | msn.comHas NYC Reached Peak Steakhouse?January 27, 2023 | bizjournals.comF Street Hospitality's catering group will operate Skylight Bar & BistroJanuary 20, 2023 | seekingalpha.comRuth's Hospitality Group: Upside Is Still On The TableJanuary 12, 2023 | finance.yahoo.comIs Now The Time To Look At Buying Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUTH)?December 25, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comBearish Bets: A Retailer and 2 Other Stocks You Should Think About ShortingDecember 5, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comInvestors in Ruth's Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:RUTH) have unfortunately lost 24% over the last three yearsDecember 1, 2022 | finance.yahoo.comWork starts for Ruth's Chris Steak House on Wolf RoadNovember 28, 2022 | msn.comRuth's Hospitality Group Earnings Perspective: Return On Invested CapitalNovember 22, 2022 | msn.comRuth’s Chris Steak House pays the largest penalty to date for violating Philly’s Fair Workweek lawNovember 8, 2022 | msn.comWhy Ruth's Hospitality Group Was Down TodayNovember 7, 2022 | seekingalpha.comRuth's Hospitality drops sharply after Raymond James turns cautious with downgradeNovember 4, 2022 | seekingalpha.comRuth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (RUTH) Q3 2022 Earnings Call TranscriptSee More Headlines View Price History Chart DataSkip Price History Chart 30 days | 90 days | 365 days | Advanced Chart Receive RUTH Stock News and Ratings via Email Sign-up to receive the latest news and ratings for Ruth's Hospitality Group and its competitors with MarketBeat's FREE daily newsletter. Email Address RUTH Company Calendar Last Earnings10/28/2021Ex-Dividend for 3/24 Dividend3/09/2023Dividend Payable3/24/2023Today3/29/2023Next Earnings (Estimated)5/05/2023Fiscal Year End12/31/2023Get Stock AlertsIndustry, Sector and Symbol Stock ExchangeNASDAQ Industry Eating places Sub-IndustryRestaurants SectorRetail/Wholesale Current SymbolNASDAQ:RUTH CUSIP78333210 CIK1324272 Webwww.rhgi.com Phone(407) 333-7440Fax407-833-9625Employees4,768Year Founded2008Price Target and Rating Average Stock Price Forecast$22.50 High Stock Price Forecast$25.00 Low Stock Price Forecast$20.00 Forecasted Upside/Downside+38.3%Consensus RatingModerate Buy Rating Score (0-4)2.50 Research Coverage2 Analysts Profitability EPS (Most Recent Fiscal Year)$1.16 Trailing P/E Ratio14.03 Forward P/E Ratio12.91 P/E GrowthN/ANet Income$38.62 million Net Margins7.63% Pretax Margin9.02% Return on Equity31.16% Return on Assets8.39% Debt Debt-to-Equity Ratio0.23 Current Ratio0.59 Quick Ratio0.53 Sales & Book Value Annual Sales$505.86 million Price / Sales1.03 Cash Flow$1.99 per share Price / Cash Flow8.19 Book Value$3.99 per share Price / Book4.08Miscellaneous Outstanding Shares32,000,000Free Float30,198,000Market Cap$520.64 million OptionableOptionable Beta1.84 Social Links Key ExecutivesCheryl J. HenryChairman, President & Chief Executive OfficerKristy ChipmanChief Operating, Financial & Accounting OfficerDavid E. HyattChief People Officer & Senior Vice PresidentMarcy Norwood LynchSecretary, Senior Vice President & General CounselRobert MilesVice President-DevelopmentKey CompetitorsDenny'sNASDAQ:DENNChuy'sNASDAQ:CHUYBiglariNYSE:BHBJ's RestaurantsNASDAQ:BJRINathan's FamousNASDAQ:NATHView All CompetitorsInstitutional OwnershipVoya Investment Management LLCSold 562 shares on 2/28/2023Ownership: 0.041%Alliancebernstein L.P.Bought 3,552 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.064%State of WyomingBought 878 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.019%Point72 Middle East FZEBought 2,425 shares on 2/16/2023Ownership: 0.007%Legal & General Group PlcBought 1,512 shares on 2/15/2023Ownership: 0.227%View All Institutional Transactions RUTH Stock - Frequently Asked Questions Should I buy or sell Ruth's Hospitality Group stock right now? 2 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Ruth's Hospitality Group in the last year. There are currently 1 hold rating and 1 buy rating for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" RUTH shares. View RUTH analyst ratings or view top-rated stocks. What is Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock price forecast for 2023? 2 equities research analysts have issued 1-year price objectives for Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock. Their RUTH share price forecasts range from $20.00 to $25.00. On average, they anticipate the company's share price to reach $22.50 in the next twelve months. This suggests a possible upside of 38.3% from the stock's current price. View analysts price targets for RUTH or view top-rated stocks among Wall Street analysts. How have RUTH shares performed in 2023? Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock was trading at $15.48 on January 1st, 2023. Since then, RUTH shares have increased by 5.1% and is now trading at $16.27. View the best growth stocks for 2023 here. When is Ruth's Hospitality Group's next earnings date? The company is scheduled to release its next quarterly earnings announcement on Friday, May 5th 2023. View our RUTH earnings forecast. How were Ruth's Hospitality Group's earnings last quarter? Ruth's Hospitality Group, Inc. (NASDAQ:RUTH) released its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October, 28th. The restaurant operator reported $0.20 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.12 by $0.08. The restaurant operator earned $104.19 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $104.46 million. Ruth's Hospitality Group had a net margin of 7.63% and a trailing twelve-month return on equity of 31.16%. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned ($0.04) earnings per share. How often does Ruth's Hospitality Group pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for Ruth's Hospitality Group? Ruth's Hospitality Group announced a quarterly dividend on Wednesday, February 8th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 10th will be given a dividend of $0.16 per share on Friday, March 24th. This represents a $0.64 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.93%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 9th. This is an increase from the stock's previous quarterly dividend of $0.14. Read our dividend analysis for RUTH. What ETFs hold Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock? ETFs with the largest weight of Ruth's Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:RUTH) stock in their portfolio include First Trust Dow Jones Select Microcap Index Fund (FDM), Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF (PSCD), AdvisorShares Dorsey Wright Micro-Cap ETF (DWMC), Invesco S&P SmallCap Quality ETF (XSHQ), WisdomTree U.S. SmallCap Quality Dividend Growth Fund (DGRS) and Principal U.S. Small-Cap Adaptive Multi-Factor ETF (PLTL), Is Ruth's Hospitality Group a good dividend stock? Ruth's Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:RUTH) pays an annual dividend of $0.64 per share and currently has a dividend yield of 3.97%. RUTH has a dividend yield higher than 75% of all dividend-paying stocks, making it a leading dividend payer. The company does not yet have a strong track record of dividend growth. The dividend payout ratio is 55.17%. This payout ratio is at a healthy, sustainable level, below 75%. Based on earnings estimates, RUTH will have a dividend payout ratio of 50.00% next year. This indicates that the company will be able to sustain or increase its dividend. Read our dividend analysis for RUTH. What is Michael P. O'Donnell's approval rating as Ruth's Hospitality Group's CEO? 114 employees have rated Ruth's Hospitality Group Chief Executive Officer Michael P. O'Donnell on Glassdoor.com. Michael P. O'Donnell has an approval rating of 72% among the company's employees. What other stocks do shareholders of Ruth's Hospitality Group own? Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other Ruth's Hospitality Group investors own include Walt Disney (DIS), Enterprise Products Partners (EPD), Southwest Airlines (LUV), Boeing (BA), Delta Air Lines (DAL), Visa (V), Verizon Communications (VZ), Bank of America (BAC), General Motors (GM) and Johnson & Johnson (JNJ). What is Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock symbol? Ruth's Hospitality Group trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker symbol "RUTH." Who are Ruth's Hospitality Group's major shareholders? Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock is owned by many different institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. (4.97%), Dimensional Fund Advisors LP (3.05%), Millennium Management LLC (2.97%), Cardinal Capital Management LLC CT (2.45%), Geode Capital Management LLC (1.74%) and Phocas Financial Corp. (0.84%). Insiders that own company stock include Michael P Odonnell and Susan Mirdamadi. View institutional ownership trends. How do I buy shares of Ruth's Hospitality Group? Shares of RUTH 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 Ruth's Hospitality Group's stock price today? One share of RUTH stock can currently be purchased for approximately $16.27. How much money does Ruth's Hospitality Group make? Ruth's Hospitality Group (NASDAQ:RUTH) has a market capitalization of $520.64 million and generates $505.86 million in revenue each year. The restaurant operator earns $38.62 million in net income (profit) each year or $1.16 on an earnings per share basis. How many employees does Ruth's Hospitality Group have? The company employs 4,768 workers across the globe. How can I contact Ruth's Hospitality Group? Ruth's Hospitality Group's mailing address is 1030 W. CANTON AVENUE SUITE 100, WINTER PARK FL, 32789. The official website for the company is www.rhgi.com. The restaurant operator can be reached via phone at (407) 333-7440, via email at investor@rhgi.com, or via fax at 407-833-9625. This page (NASDAQ:RUTH) was last updated on 3/29/2023 by MarketBeat.com Staff Get 30 Days of MarketBeat All Access Free Sign up for MarketBeat All Access to gain access to MarketBeat's full suite of research tools: Best-in-Class Portfolio Monitoring View the latest news, buy/sell ratings, SEC filings and insider transactions for your stocks. Compare your portfolio performance to leading indices and get personalized stock ideas based on your portfolio. Stock Ideas and Recommendations Get daily stock ideas from top-performing Wall Street analysts. Get short term trading ideas from the MarketBeat Idea Engine. View which stocks are hot on social media with MarketBeat's trending stocks report. 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