Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports First Quarter Results
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) reported strong first quarter fiscal 2025 results, with revenues increasing to $44,767,000 from $41,985,000 in the same period last year. The company's net income rose to $9,277,000, or $2.27 per diluted share, compared to $7,388,000, or $1.81 per share, in the previous year. Key highlights include:
- License royalties increased to $12,921,000
- Branded Product Program sales grew by $976,000 to $26,146,000
- Company-owned restaurant sales rose to $4,199,000
- The company refinanced its Senior Secured Notes with a new $60 million unsecured term loan and $10 million revolving credit facility
- A quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share was declared
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) ha riportato risultati solidi per il primo trimestre dell'anno fiscale 2025, con ricavi aumentati a 44.767.000 dollari rispetto a 41.985.000 dollari nello stesso periodo dell'anno scorso. L'utile netto dell'azienda è salito a 9.277.000 dollari, ovvero 2,27 dollari per azione diluita, rispetto ai 7.388.000 dollari, ovvero 1,81 dollari per azione, dell'anno precedente. Tra i principali punti salienti, troviamo:
- Le royalties delle licenze sono aumentate a 12.921.000 dollari
- Le vendite del Programma Prodotti a Marchio sono cresciute di 976.000 dollari, raggiungendo 26.146.000 dollari
- Le vendite dei ristoranti di proprietà dell'azienda sono salite a 4.199.000 dollari
- L'azienda ha rifinanziato le proprie Note Senior Garantite con un nuovo prestito non garantito di 60 milioni di dollari e una linea di credito rotativa di 10 milioni di dollari
- È stato dichiarato un dividendo in contante trimestrale di 0,50 dollari per azione
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) reportó sólidos resultados en el primer trimestre del año fiscal 2025, con ingresos que aumentaron a 44,767,000 dólares desde 41,985,000 dólares en el mismo período del año pasado. El ingreso neto de la compañía subió a 9,277,000 dólares, o 2.27 dólares por acción diluida, en comparación con 7,388,000 dólares, o 1.81 dólares por acción, del año anterior. Los aspectos más destacados incluyen:
- Las regalías por licencia aumentaron a 12,921,000 dólares
- Las ventas del Programa de Productos de Marca crecieron en 976,000 dólares, alcanzando 26,146,000 dólares
- Las ventas de restaurantes de propiedad de la compañía ascendieron a 4,199,000 dólares
- La empresa refinanció sus Notas Garantizadas Senior con un nuevo préstamo a plazo no garantizado de 60 millones de dólares y una línea de crédito rotativa de 10 millones de dólares
- Se declaró un dividendo en efectivo trimestral de 0.50 dólares por acción
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH)는 2025 회계연도 제1분기 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, 수익은 작년 같은 기간의 41,985,000 달러에서 44,767,000 달러로 증가했습니다. 회사의 순이익은 9,277,000 달러로 희석주당 2.27 달러에 이르렀으며, 전년의 7,388,000 달러 또는 1.81 달러와 비교되었습니다. 주요 하이라이트는 다음과 같습니다:
- 라이센스 사용료가 12,921,000 달러로 증가
- 브랜드 제품 프로그램의 매출이 976,000 달러 증가하여 26,146,000 달러에 도달
- 회사 소속 레스토랑 매출이 4,199,000 달러로 증가
- 회사는 6천만 달러의 무담보 대출과 1천만 달러의 회전 신용시설로 기존의 선순위 보증 노트를 재융자했습니다.
- 주당 0.50 달러의 분기 배당금이 선언되었습니다.
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) a annoncé de solides résultats pour le premier trimestre de l'exercice 2025, avec des revenus passant de 41.985.000 dollars à 44.767.000 dollars par rapport à la même période de l'année précédente. Le résultat net de l'entreprise a augmenté à 9.277.000 dollars, soit 2,27 dollars par action diluée, contre 7.388.000 dollars, soit 1,81 dollar par action, l'année dernière. Parmi les faits marquants, on note :
- Les redevances de licence ont augmenté à 12.921.000 dollars
- Les ventes du programme de produits de marque ont augmenté de 976.000 dollars pour atteindre 26.146.000 dollars
- Les ventes des restaurants appartenant à l'entreprise ont augmenté à 4.199.000 dollars
- L'entreprise a refinancé ses Obligations Senior Sécurisées par un nouveau prêt à terme non garanti de 60 millions de dollars et une ligne de crédit renouvelable de 10 millions de dollars
- Un dividende en espèces trimestriel de 0,50 dollar par action a été déclaré.
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) hat starke Ergebnisse für das erste Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025 gemeldet, wobei die Einnahmen auf 44.767.000 US-Dollar von 41.985.000 US-Dollar im gleichen Zeitraum des Vorjahres gestiegen sind. Der Nettoertrag des Unternehmens stieg auf 9.277.000 US-Dollar, oder 2,27 US-Dollar pro verwässerter Aktie, verglichen mit 7.388.000 US-Dollar, oder 1,81 US-Dollar pro Aktie, im Vorjahr. Zu den wichtigsten Highlights gehören:
- Lizenzgebühren stiegen auf 12.921.000 US-Dollar
- Die Verkäufe des Markenproduktprogramms wuchsen um 976.000 US-Dollar auf 26.146.000 US-Dollar
- Die Verkaufszahlen der unternehmenseigenen Restaurants stiegen auf 4.199.000 US-Dollar
- Das Unternehmen refinanzierte seine Senior Secured Notes mit einem neuen unbesicherten Darlehen über 60 Millionen US-Dollar und einer revolvierenden Kreditlinie von 10 Millionen US-Dollar
- Eine vierteljährliche Bardividende von 0,50 US-Dollar pro Aktie wurde erklärt.
- Revenues increased by 6.6% to $44,767,000 compared to the same period last year
- Net income grew by 25.6% to $9,277,000
- Earnings per diluted share increased by 25.4% to $2.27
- License royalties from Smithfield Foods increased by 11% to $12,010,000
- Branded Product Program sales increased by $976,000 to $26,146,000
- Company-owned restaurant sales grew to $4,199,000 from $3,658,000
- Franchise restaurant sales increased by $390,000 to $17,653,000
- Average selling price in the Branded Product Program increased by 3.5%, potentially impacting sales volume
- Franchise fee income slightly decreased to $92,000 from $95,000 in the previous year
Insights
Nathan's Famous reported strong Q1 FY2025 results, with notable improvements across key financial metrics. Revenues increased by
- License royalties up
10.8% to$12.92 million - Branded Product Program sales increased by
$976,000 to$26.15 million - Company-owned restaurant sales rose to
$4.20 million from$3.66 million
The refinancing of
Nathan's Famous' Q1 results reflect positive market trends in the quick-service restaurant sector. The
The growth in company-owned restaurant sales, driven by higher average checks and increased traffic, particularly at Coney Island locations, points to successful menu strategies and favorable consumer spending patterns. The slight increase in franchise restaurant sales to
These trends indicate Nathan's Famous is effectively navigating post-pandemic recovery and inflationary pressures, positioning itself well in the competitive fast-food landscape.
Refinances Senior Secured Notes With A New Unsecured
Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend Of
JERICHO, N.Y., Aug. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or “our”) (NASDAQ:NATH) today reported results for its first fiscal quarter ended June 30, 2024.
For the thirteen-week period ended June 30, 2024 (“first quarter fiscal 2025”):
- Revenues were
$44,767,000 as compared to$41,985,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023; - Income from operations was
$13,745,000 as compared to$11,463,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023; - Adjusted EBITDA1, a non-GAAP financial measure, was
$14,281,000 as compared to$12,036,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023; - Income before provision for income taxes was
$12,784,000 as compared to$10,132,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023; - Net income was
$9,277,000 as compared to$7,388,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023; and - Earnings per diluted share was
$2.27 per share as compared to$1.81 per share during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023.
The Company also reported the following:
- License royalties increased to
$12,921,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$11,658,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. During the first quarter fiscal 2025, royalties earned under the retail agreement, including the foodservice program, from Smithfield Foods, Inc., increased11% to$12,010,000 as compared to$10,796,000 of royalties earned during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. - In the Branded Product Program, which features the sale of Nathan’s hot dogs to the foodservice industry, sales increased by
$976,000 t o$26,146,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$25,170,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. Our average selling price, which is partially correlated to the beef markets, increased by approximately3.5% as compared to the prior year period. Income from operations increased by$539,000 t o$2,500,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$1,961,000 for the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. - Sales from Company-owned restaurants were
$4,199,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$3,658,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. Sales were positively impacted by an increase in our average check as well as higher traffic, especially at our two Coney Island locations, due to favorable weather conditions. - Revenues from franchise operations were
$1,073,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$1,075,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. Total royalties were$981,000 in the first quarter fiscal 2025 period as compared to$980,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. Franchise restaurant sales increased by$390,000 t o$17,653,000 as compared to$17,263,000 for the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023.2 Total franchise fee income, including cancellation fees, was$92,000 during the first quarter fiscal 2025 as compared to$95,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. Three franchised locations opened during the first quarter fiscal 2025. - During the first quarter fiscal 2025, the Company recorded Advertising Fund revenue and expense in the amount of
$428,000 as compared to$424,000 during the thirteen weeks ended June 25, 2023. - On July 2, 2024, the Company paid the
$0.50 per share regular cash dividend that was declared by the Board of Directors on June 12, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2024. - On July 10, 2024, the Company entered into a five-year unsecured Credit Agreement which provides for a term loan facility of
$60,000,000 and a revolving credit facility of up to$10,000,000. T he Company used the$60,000,000 of term loan borrowings to refinance and redeem its$60,000,000 of outstanding Senior Secured Notes due in 2025. The Credit Agreement matures on July 10, 2029. - Effective August 8, 2024, the Board of Directors declared its second quarterly cash dividend of
$0.50 per share payable on September 6, 2024 to shareholders of record at the close of business on August 26, 2024.
Certain Non-GAAP Financial Information:
In addition to disclosing results that are determined in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United States of America ("US GAAP"), the Company is disclosing EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined as net income, excluding (i) interest expense; (ii) provision for income taxes and (iii) depreciation and amortization expense. The Company is also disclosing Adjusted EBITDA, a non-GAAP financial measure which is defined as EBITDA, excluding share-based compensation that the Company believes will impact the comparability of its results of operations.
The Company believes that EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful to investors to assist in assessing and understanding the Company's operating performance and underlying trends in the Company's business because EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are (i) among the measures used by management in evaluating performance and (ii) are frequently used by securities analysts, investors and other interested parties as a common performance measure.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are not recognized terms under US GAAP and should not be viewed as alternatives to net income or other measures of financial performance or liquidity in conformity with US GAAP. Additionally, our definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA may differ from other companies. Analysis of results and outlook on a non-US GAAP basis should be used as a complement to, and in conjunction with, data presented in accordance with US GAAP. Please see the table at the end of this press release for a reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income.
About Nathan’s Famous
Nathan’s is a Russell 2000 Company that currently distributes its products in 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, and eighteen foreign countries through its restaurant system, foodservice sales programs and product licensing activities. For additional information about Nathan’s please visit our website at www.nathansfamous.com.
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1 EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are non-GAAP financial measures. Please see the definitions of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA on page 2 of this release and the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to net income in the table at the end of this release.
2 Franchise restaurant sales are not revenues of the Company and are not included in the Company’s Consolidated Financial Statements.
Except for historical information contained in this news release, the matters discussed are forward looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that involve risks and uncertainties. Words such as “anticipate”, “believe”, “estimate”, “expect”, “intend”, and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which are based on the current belief of the Company’s management, as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to the Company’s management. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include but are not limited to: the impact of disease epidemics such as the COVID-19 pandemic; increases in the cost of food and paper products; the impact of price increases on customer visits; the status of our licensing and supply agreements, including our licensing revenue and overall profitability being substantially dependent on our agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc.; the impact of our debt service and repayment obligations under our debt instruments, including the effect on our ability to fund working capital, operations and make new investments; economic (including inflationary pressures like those currently being experienced); weather (including the impact on sales at our restaurants particularly during the summer months), and change in the price of beef trimmings; our ability to pass on the cost of any price increases in beef and beef trimmings; legislative and business conditions; the collectability of receivables; changes in consumer tastes; the continued viability of Coney Island as a destination location for visitors; the ability to attract franchisees; the impact of the minimum wage legislation on labor costs in New York State or other changes in labor laws, including regulations which could render a franchisor as a “joint employee” or the impact of our union contracts; our ability to attract competent restaurant and managerial personnel; the enforceability of international franchising agreements; the future effects of any food borne illness, such as bovine spongiform encephalopathy, BSE and e coli; and the risk factors reported from time to time in the Company’s SEC reports. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update such forward-looking statements.
| COMPANY | Robert Steinberg, Vice President - Finance and CFO |
| CONTACT: | (516) 338-8500 ext. 229 |
| Nathan's Famous, Inc. and Subsidiaries (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | June 25, 2023 | |||||||
| Financial Highlights | ||||||||
| Total revenues | $ | 44,767,000 | $ | 41,985,000 | ||||
| Income from operations (a) | $ | 13,745,000 | $ | 11,463,000 | ||||
| Income before provision for income taxes | $ | 12,784,000 | $ | 10,132,000 | ||||
| Net income | $ | 9,277,000 | $ | 7,388,000 | ||||
| Net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | $ | 2.27 | $ | 1.81 | ||||
| Diluted | $ | 2.27 | $ | 1.81 | ||||
| Weighted-average shares used in | ||||||||
| computing net income per share: | ||||||||
| Basic | 4,085,000 | 4,080,000 | ||||||
| Diluted | 4,089,000 | 4,088,000 | ||||||
| Select Segment Information | ||||||||
| Revenues | ||||||||
| Branded product program | $ | 26,146,000 | $ | 25,170,000 | ||||
| Product licensing | 12,921,000 | 11,658,000 | ||||||
| Restaurant operations | 5,272,000 | 4,733,000 | ||||||
| Corporate (b) | 428,000 | 424,000 | ||||||
| Revenues | $ | 44,767,000 | $ | 41,985,000 | ||||
Income from operations (c) | ||||||||
| Branded product program | $ | 2,500,000 | $ | 1,961,000 | ||||
| Product licensing | 12,875,000 | 11,613,000 | ||||||
| Restaurant operations | 1,046,000 | 669,000 | ||||||
| Corporate (d) | (2,676,000 | ) | (2,780,000 | ) | ||||
| Income from operations (c) | $ | 13,745,000 | $ | 11,463,000 | ||||
| (a) | Excludes interest expense, interest and dividend income, and other income, net. | |
| (b) | Represents Advertising Fund revenue. | |
| (c) | Excludes interest expense, interest and dividend income and other income, net which are managed centrally at the corporate level, and, accordingly, such items are not presented by segment since they are excluded from the measure of profitability reviewed by the Chief Operating Decision Maker. | |
| (d) | Consists principally of administrative expenses not allocated to the operating segments such as executive management, finance, information technology, legal, insurance, corporate office costs, incentive compensation, compliance costs and the operating results of the Advertising Fund. |
| Nathan's Famous, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Net Income to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA (unaudited) | ||||||||
| Thirteen weeks ended | ||||||||
| June 30, 2024 | June 25, 2023 | |||||||
| EBITDA | ||||||||
| Net Income | $ | 9,277,000 | $ | 7,388,000 | ||||
| Interest Expense | 1,060,000 | 1,414,000 | ||||||
| Provision for income taxes | 3,507,000 | 2,744,000 | ||||||
| Depreciation and amortization | 249,000 | 313,000 | ||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 14,093,000 | $ | 11,859,000 | ||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | ||||||||
| EBITDA | $ | 14,093,000 | $ | 11,859,000 | ||||
| Share-based compensation | 188,000 | 177,000 | ||||||
| Adjusted EBITDA | $ | 14,281,000 | $ | 12,036,000 | ||||
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