Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:RRGB) Surprises with Q2 Earnings Beat as Shares Rise After Hours

RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS (NASDAQ: RRGB [https://www.chartmill.com/stock/quote/RRGB/profile] SURPRISES WITH Q2 EARNINGS BEAT AS SHARES RISE AFTER HOURS

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (NASDAQ:RRGB [https://www.chartmill.com/stock/quote/RRGB/profile]) reported its fiscal second-quarter earnings for the period ended July 13, 2025, delivering a positive surprise on both revenue and earnings per share (EPS). The company’s stock climbed 3.3% in after-hours trading, reflecting investor optimism following the results.

KEY EARNINGS HIGHLIGHTS VS. ESTIMATES

* REVENUE: Reported at $283.7 million, slightly below the analyst consensus estimate of $287.3 million. While this represents a marginal miss, the market reaction suggests investors were more focused on profitability.
* EPS: Came in at $0.26 per share, significantly outperforming expectations of a loss of -$0.16 per share. This swing to profitability from an anticipated loss appears to be the primary driver behind the stock’s post-earnings rally.

MARKET REACTION AND RECENT PERFORMANCE

The immediate after-hours gain of 3.3% indicates that traders were encouraged by the earnings beat, particularly the unexpected profitability. Over the past month, RRGB shares have risen 5.8%, with a modest weekly gain of 0.07%. The broader market context—where expectations of Federal Reserve rate cuts have buoyed equities—may also be contributing to positive sentiment.

FORWARD-LOOKING ESTIMATES

Looking ahead, analysts remain cautious about Red Robin’s full-year performance:

* FULL-YEAR 2025 REVENUE ESTIMATE: $1.24 billion
* FULL-YEAR 2025 EPS ESTIMATE: -$1.23
* Q3 2025 REVENUE ESTIMATE: $271.3 million
* Q3 2025 EPS ESTIMATE: -$0.71

The company did not provide an explicit outlook in its press release, leaving investors to rely on analyst projections. The lack of forward guidance is neither a positive nor negative signal, but the strong Q2 EPS beat could lead to upward revisions in future estimates.

PRESS RELEASE SUMMARY

Red Robin’s earnings announcement highlighted its performance in a competitive restaurant landscape, emphasizing its gourmet burger offerings and family-friendly dining experience. While revenue narrowly missed expectations, the company’s ability to post a profit—against forecasts of a loss—suggests improved cost management or stronger-than-expected same-store sales.

For a deeper dive into Red Robin’s earnings history and future estimates, visit the earnings and estimates page [https://www.chartmill.com/stock/quote/RRGB/earnings-estimates].

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