Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) Stock Forecast
CBRL analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Hold 2.89 / 5 from 9 analysts
- Price target
- $50.71 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- −26.5% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- December 8, 2026 EPS estimate $0.00
- 52-week range
- $25.02 – $68.97
CBRL analyst ratings
9 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
CBRL price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
CBRL earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.11 | −$0.40 | $0.26 | −$0.74 | +84.8% | 7 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.87 | $0.46 | $1.34 | $0.25 | +247.3% | 6 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $1.97 | $1.67 | $2.35 | $0.80 | +146.5% | 7 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $2.20 | $1.88 | $2.78 | $1.97 | +11.5% | 7 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
CBRL revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | $814.9M | $797.0M | $828.7M | +2.2% | 8 |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $899.6M | $857.0M | $918.0M | +2.8% | 8 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $3.38B | $3.34B | $3.40B | +1.7% | 8 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $3.45B | $3.40B | $3.49B | +2.3% | 8 |
CBRL EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
CBRL revenue: reported and forecast
CBRL EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Oct '26) | −$0.43 | −$0.37 | −$0.37 | −$0.06 | −$0.11 | −73.7% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Next quarter (Jan '27) | $0.61 | $0.68 | $0.68 | $0.81 | $0.87 | +41.2% | 4 up · 0 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $0.67 | $1.10 | $1.10 | $2.01 | $1.97 | +195.2% | 6 up · 0 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $1.16 | $1.68 | $1.68 | $2.12 | $2.20 | +89.8% | 3 up · 0 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
CBRL earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; CBRL beat in 8 of 12.
What analysts expect from CBRL
9 analysts cover Cracker Barrel; their consensus rating is hold (2.89 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $50.71, 26.5% below the latest close of $68.97. Analysts expect earnings of $1.97 per share for FY2027, +146.5% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $2.20 per share on revenue of $3.5 billion. Cracker Barrel beat the EPS estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.
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CBRL forecast FAQ
What is Cracker Barrel's price target?
The average analyst price target for Cracker Barrel is $50.71, 26.5% below the latest close of $68.97.
Is Cracker Barrel a buy, hold or sell?
Of 9 analysts covering Cracker Barrel, 2 rate it a strong buy, 0 a buy, 4 a hold, 1 a sell and 2 a strong sell, a consensus of hold. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Cracker Barrel's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $1.97 per share for FY2027 (range $1.67 to $2.35); for FY2028 the estimate is $2.20.
What is Cracker Barrel's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $3.4 billion, growth of 1.7%; for FY2028 it is $3.5 billion.
When does Cracker Barrel report earnings?
Cracker Barrel is expected to report results for the quarter ending October 31, 2026 on December 8, 2026; the EPS estimate is $0.00.
Does Cracker Barrel usually beat earnings estimates?
Cracker Barrel reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 8 of the last 12 quarters.