Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (NASDAQ: CBRL) today reported its financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 ended August 2, 2024. In 2024, the fourth quarter and fiscal year included an additional operating week ("53rd week") compared to fiscal 2023.

The Company reported total revenue of $894.4 million for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, representing an increase of 6.9% compared to prior year quarter total revenue of $836.7 million. Total revenue for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 includes a benefit of $62.8 million related to the 53rd week.

Comparable store restaurant sales increased 0.4% over the prior year quarter while comparable store retail sales decreased 4.2%.

GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.81, and adjusted earnings per diluted share were $0.98. GAAP earnings per diluted share and adjusted earnings per diluted share in the current year quarter include a benefit of $0.25 related to the 53rd week.

GAAP net income for the fourth quarter was $18.1 million, or 2.0% of total revenue, and adjusted EBITDA was $57.4 million, or 6.4% of total revenue. GAAP net income and adjusted EBITDA1 include a benefit of $5.5 million and $5.8 million related to the 53rd week, respectively.

Shares in CBRL improved $1.13, or 2.7%, to begin Thursday at $42.69.

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