Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2024 Results

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Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) reported strong Q2 2024 results, with total revenue increasing 14.5% to $1.34 billion. Comparable restaurant sales rose 9.3% at company restaurants and 8.3% at domestic franchise locations. Net income surged 46% to $120.1 million, while diluted EPS jumped 46.4% to $1.79. Restaurant margin improved to 18.2% from 15.7% year-over-year, driven by higher sales and improved labor productivity. The company opened six new company restaurants and three franchise locations during the quarter. For the first four weeks of Q3 2024, comparable sales increased 8.0%. Management updated its 2024 outlook, projecting store week growth of 7.5% and commodity cost inflation of about 2%.

Positive

• Total revenue increased 14.5% year-over-year to $1.34 billion
• Comparable restaurant sales rose 9.3% at company restaurants
• Net income surged 46% to $120.1 million
• Diluted EPS jumped 46.4% to $1.79
• Restaurant margin improved to 18.2% from 15.7% year-over-year
• Six new company restaurants and three franchise locations opened in Q2
• Comparable sales increased 8.0% in the first four weeks of Q3 2024

Negative

• Commodity inflation of 0.4% in Q2, expected to rise to 2% for full-year 2024
• Wage and other labor inflation of 4.4% in Q2, projected to be 4% to 5% for 2024

Insights

Financial Analyst

Texas Roadhouse's Q2 2024 results showcase impressive growth and operational efficiency. The company reported a 14.5% increase in total revenue to $1.34 billion, with a substantial 49.7% jump in income from operations to $142.8 million. Notably, diluted earnings per share surged by 46.4% to $1.79, significantly outpacing market expectations.

Key performance indicators paint a robust picture:

• Comparable restaurant sales grew 9.3% at company restaurants and 8.3% at domestic franchises.
• Average weekly sales per company restaurant increased to $158,991, with to-go sales contributing $19,975.
• Restaurant margin improved to 18.2% from 15.7% year-over-year, despite wage inflation of 4.4% and modest commodity inflation of 0.4%.

The company's expansion strategy remains on track with six new company restaurants and three franchise locations opened in Q2. Looking ahead, management projects store week growth of approximately 7.5% for 2024, including a 2% benefit from the 53rd week.

While these results are undoubtedly strong, investors should note the potential headwinds of continued wage inflation (projected at 4-5% for 2024) and the company's increased capital expenditure guidance of $360-370 million. However, with a solid balance sheet and strong cash flow, Texas Roadhouse appears well-positioned to navigate these challenges while continuing its growth trajectory.

Market Research Analyst

Texas Roadhouse's Q2 performance underscores the resilience of the casual dining sector amidst economic uncertainties. The 9.3% increase in comparable restaurant sales at company-owned locations significantly outpaces the industry average, indicating strong brand loyalty and effective marketing strategies.

Several factors contribute to this outperformance:

• Menu pricing actions have successfully offset inflationary pressures without deterring customer traffic.
• The company's to-go sales remain robust at $19,975 per week, suggesting a successful adaptation to changing consumer preferences post-pandemic.
• International expansion, with over 50 franchise locations globally, provides a new avenue for growth and brand recognition.

The company's newly unveiled purpose statement, "Serving Communities Across America...and the World," aligns well with current consumer values, potentially enhancing brand affinity. This focus on community engagement could be a key differentiator in the competitive restaurant landscape.

However, investors should monitor the impact of ongoing commodity and labor cost pressures. While Texas Roadhouse has managed these well so far, sustained inflation could squeeze margins in the future. Additionally, the projected 7.5% store week growth for 2024 is ambitious and will require careful execution to maintain quality and consistency across new locations.

Overall, Texas Roadhouse's market position appears strong, with its ability to drive both traffic and check size growth setting it apart in the casual dining segment. The company's focus on operational efficiency and strategic expansion bodes well for continued market share gains in the near to medium term.

LOUISVILLE, Ky., July 25, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH), today announced financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 25, 2024.

Financial Results

Financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 25, 2024 and June 27, 2023 were as follows:

		13 Weeks Ended									26 Weeks Ended
($000's, except per share amounts)		June 25, 2024			June 27, 2023			% change			June 25, 2024			June 27, 2023			% change
Total revenue		$	1,341,202		$	1,171,203		14.5	%		$	2,662,419		$	2,345,559		13.5	%
Income from operations			142,816			95,412		49.7	%			275,944			196,357		40.5	%
Net income			120,141			82,271		46.0	%			233,347			168,658		38.4	%
Diluted earnings per share		$	1.79		$	1.22		46.4	%		$	3.48		$	2.51		38.7	%

Results for the 13 weeks ended June 25, 2024, as compared to the prior year as applicable, included the following:

• Comparable restaurant sales increased 9.3% at company restaurants and increased 8.3% at domestic franchise restaurants;
• Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $158,991 of which $19,975 were to-go sales as compared to average weekly sales of $146,727 of which $18,496 were to-go sales in the prior year;
• Restaurant margin dollars increased 32.7% to $242.6 million from $182.8 million in the prior year primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased to 18.2% from 15.7% in the prior year driven by higher sales. The benefit of a higher average guest check and improved labor productivity more than offset wage and other labor inflation of 4.4% and commodity inflation of 0.4%;
• Diluted earnings per share increased 46.4% primarily driven by higher restaurant margin dollars partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses and higher depreciation and amortization expenses;
• Six company restaurants and three franchise restaurants were opened; and
• Capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $77.8 million, dividends of $40.7 million, and repurchases of common stock of $26.2 million.

Results for the 26 weeks ended June 25, 2024, as compared to the prior year as applicable, included the following:

• Comparable restaurant sales increased 8.9% at company restaurants and increased 8.0% at domestic franchise restaurants;
• Average weekly sales at company restaurants were $159,184 of which $20,392 were to-go sales as compared to average weekly sales of $147,579 of which $18,762 were to-go sales in the prior year;
• Restaurant margin dollars increased 27.8% to $471.1 million from $368.5 million in the prior year primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, increased to 17.8% from 15.8% in the prior year driven by higher sales. The benefit of a higher average guest check and improved labor productivity more than offset wage and other labor inflation of 4.4% and commodity inflation of 0.7%;
• Diluted earnings per share increased 38.7% primarily driven by higher restaurant margin dollars partially offset by higher general and administrative expenses and higher depreciation and amortization expenses;
• 15 company restaurants and six franchise restaurants were opened; and
• Capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $155.5 million, dividends of $81.5 million, and repurchases of common stock of $35.1 million.

Jerry Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. commented, “We continued our momentum in the current quarter as strong traffic trends and some relief on commodity inflation led to increased profitability across all of our brands. With our operators delivering solid operating results, and a balanced development pipeline, we are well positioned for the second half of the year.”

Morgan continued, “We continue to grow our brand globally and now have over 50 international franchise locations. In addition, we recently unveiled our first purpose statement of ‘Serving Communities Across America…and the World’. We are confident that through our focus on this purpose and our commitment to providing legendary food and legendary service, we will continue to generate strong operating results that will enhance long-term shareholder value.”

2024 Outlook

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants for the first four weeks of our third quarter of fiscal 2024 increased 8.0% compared to 2023.  

Management updated the following expectations for 2024:

• Store week growth of approximately 7.5%, including a benefit of 2% from the 53^rd week;
• Commodity cost inflation of approximately 2%;
• An effective income tax rate of approximately 14.5%; and
• Total capital expenditures of $360 million to $370 million.

Management reiterated the following expectations for 2024:

• Positive comparable restaurant sales growth including the benefit of menu pricing actions; and
• Wage and other labor inflation of 4% to 5%.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company prepares the consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”). Within the press release, the Company makes reference to restaurant margin (in dollars, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, and per store week). Restaurant margin represents restaurant and other sales less restaurant-level operating costs, including food and beverage costs, labor, rent, and other operating costs. Restaurant margin should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative, to income from operations. This non-GAAP measure is not indicative of overall company performance and profitability in that this measure does not accrue directly to the benefit of shareholders due to the nature of the costs excluded. Restaurant margin is widely regarded as a useful metric by which to evaluate core restaurant-level operating efficiency and performance over various reporting periods on a consistent basis. In calculating restaurant margin, the Company excludes certain non-restaurant-level costs that support operations, including general and administrative expenses, but do not have a direct impact on restaurant-level operational efficiency and performance. The Company excludes pre-opening expenses as they occur at irregular intervals and would impact comparability to prior period results. The Company excludes depreciation and amortization expenses, substantially all of which relate to restaurant-level assets, as they represent a non-cash charge for the investment in restaurants. The Company excludes impairment and closure expenses as it believes this provides a clearer perspective of ongoing operating performance and a more useful comparison to prior period results. Restaurant margin as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in the industry. A reconciliation of income from operations to restaurant margin is included in the accompanying financial tables.

Conference Call

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is hosting a conference call today, July 25, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time to discuss these results. The call will be webcast live from the investor relations portion of the Company’s website at www.texasroadhouse.com. Listeners may also access the call by dialing (888) 440-5667 or (646) 960-0476 for international calls and referencing the Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Second Quarter 2024 Earnings. A replay of the call will be available until August 1, 2024, by dialing (800) 770-2030 or (609) 800-9909 for international calls and using conference ID 7714420.

About the Company

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. is a growing restaurant company operating predominantly in the casual dining segment that first opened in 1993 and today has grown to over 760 restaurants system-wide in 49 states, one U.S. territory, and ten foreign countries. For more information, please visit the Company’s Web site at www.texasroadhouse.com.

Forward-looking Statements

Certain statements in this release 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. Such statements are based upon the current beliefs and expectations of the management of Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Actual results may vary materially from those contained in forward-looking statements based on a number of factors including, without limitation, conditions beyond management’s control such as weather, natural disasters, disease outbreaks, epidemics, or pandemics impacting customers or food supplies; labor or supply chain shortages or limited availability of staff or product needed to meet its business standards; changes in consumer discretionary spending and macroeconomic conditions, including inflationary pressures; food safety, and food-borne illness concerns; and other factors disclosed from time to time in its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Accordingly, there are or will be important factors that could cause actual outcomes or results to differ materially from those indicated in these statements. These factors include but are not limited to those described under “Part I—Item 1A. Risk Factors” of the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 26, 2023. These factors should not be construed as exhaustive and should be read in conjunction with other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors should take such risks into account when making investment decisions. Shareholders and other readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements, except as required by applicable law.

Contacts:
Investor Relations Michael Bailen (502) 515 7298		Media Travis Doster (502) 638 5457

 

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (in thousands, except per share data) (unaudited)
	13 Weeks Ended								26 Weeks Ended
	June 25, 2024				June 27, 2023				June 25, 2024				June 27, 2023
Revenue:
Restaurant and other sales	$	1,333,642			$	1,164,385			$	2,647,794			$	2,331,968
Franchise royalties and fees		7,560				6,818				14,625				13,591
Total revenue		1,341,202				1,171,203				2,662,419				2,345,559
Costs and expenses:
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):
Food and beverage		436,001				401,204				881,092				811,915
Labor		438,212				391,337				865,759				777,156
Rent		19,956				17,996				39,381				35,824
Other operating		196,862				171,092				390,504				338,621
Pre-opening		6,202				5,671				14,297				11,048
Depreciation and amortization		42,915				37,413				84,408				73,640
Impairment and closure, net		90				78				291				133
General and administrative		58,148				51,000				110,743				100,865
Total costs and expenses		1,198,386				1,075,791				2,386,475				2,149,202
Income from operations		142,816				95,412				275,944				196,357
Interest income, net		1,683				996				3,091				2,234
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates		286				287				543				1,042
Income before taxes		144,785				96,695				279,578				199,633
Income tax expense		21,710				12,270				40,513				26,604
Net income including noncontrolling interests		123,075				84,425				239,065				173,029
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests		2,934				2,154				5,718				4,371
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries	$	120,141			$	82,271			$	233,347			$	168,658
Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries:
Basic	$	1.80			$	1.23			$	3.49			$	2.52
Diluted	$	1.79			$	1.22			$	3.48			$	2.51
Weighted average shares outstanding:
Basic		66,785				66,974				66,814				66,995
Diluted		67,044				67,229				67,077				67,261
Cash dividends declared per share	$	0.61			$	0.55			$	1.22			$	1.10

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (in thousands)
	June 25, 2024				December 26, 2023
		(unaudited)
Cash and cash equivalents	$	197,454			$	104,246
Other current assets, net		135,832				252,228
Property and equipment, net		1,523,393				1,474,722
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net		726,378				694,014
Goodwill		169,684				169,684
Intangible assets, net		2,374				3,483
Other assets		106,796				94,999
Total assets	$	2,861,911			$	2,793,376
Current liabilities		644,327				745,434
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion		779,517				743,476
Other liabilities		160,377				146,955
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders’ equity		1,262,636				1,141,662
Noncontrolling interests		15,054				15,849
Total liabilities and equity	$	2,861,911			$	2,793,376

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (in thousands) (unaudited)
	26 Weeks Ended
	June 25, 2024				June 27, 2023
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net income including noncontrolling interests	$	239,065			$	173,029
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities
Depreciation and amortization		84,408				73,640
Share-based compensation expense		18,378				16,744
Deferred income taxes		(4,254	)			1,767
Other noncash adjustments, net		1,662				2,831
Change in working capital, net of acquisitions		38,088				20,222
Net cash provided by operating activities		377,347				288,233
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures - property and equipment		(155,478	)			(154,580	)
Acquisition of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired		—				(39,153	)
Proceeds from sale of investments in unconsolidated affiliates		—				632
Proceeds from sale of property and equipment		197				—
Proceeds from sale leaseback transactions		9,126				7,097
Net cash used in investing activities		(146,155	)			(186,004	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Payments on revolving credit facility		—				(50,000	)
Repurchase of shares of common stock		(35,139	)			(33,058	)
Dividends paid to shareholders		(81,509	)			(73,698	)
Other financing activities, net		(21,336	)			(12,010	)
Net cash used in financing activities		(137,984	)			(168,766	)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents		93,208				(66,537	)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period		104,246				173,861
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period	$	197,454			$	107,324

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Restaurant Margin ($ in thousands) (unaudited)
	13 Weeks Ended								26 Weeks Ended
	June 25, 2024				June 27, 2023				June 25, 2024			June 27, 2023
Income from operations	$	142,816			$	95,412			$	275,944		$	196,357
Less:
Franchise royalties and fees		7,560				6,818				14,625			13,591
Add:
Pre-opening		6,202				5,671				14,297			11,048
Depreciation and amortization		42,915				37,413				84,408			73,640
Impairment and closure, net		90				78				291			133
General and administrative		58,148				51,000				110,743			100,865
Restaurant margin	$	242,611			$	182,756			$	471,058		$	368,452
Restaurant margin (as a percentage of restaurant and other sales)		18.2	%			15.7	%			17.8	%		15.8	%

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Supplemental Financial and Operating Information ($ amounts in thousands, except restaurant margin per store week and weekly sales by group) (unaudited)
	13 Weeks Ended
	June 25, 2024				June 27, 2023				Change
Company restaurants (all concepts)
Restaurant and other sales	$	1,333,642			$	1,164,385			14.5	%
Store weeks		8,408				7,960			5.6	%
Comparable restaurant sales (1)		9.3	%			9.1	%
Restaurant operating costs (as a % of restaurant and other sales)
Food and beverage costs		32.7	%			34.5	%		176	bps
Labor		32.8	%			33.6	%		76	bps
Rent		1.5	%			1.5	%		5	bps
Other operating		14.8	%			14.7	%		(7	) bps
Total		81.8	%			84.3	%
Restaurant margin %		18.2	%			15.7	%		250	bps
Restaurant margin $	$	242,611			$	182,756			32.8	%
Restaurant margin $/Store week	$	28,855			$	22,961			25.7	%
Texas Roadhouse restaurants only:
Store weeks		7,708				7,343			5.0	%
Comparable restaurant sales (1)		9.4	%			9.4	%
Average unit volume (2)	$	2,123			$	1,946			9.1	%
Weekly sales by group:
Comparable restaurants (553 and 533 units)	$	163,797			$	149,847			9.3	%
Average unit volume restaurants (20 and 20 units)	$	150,736			$	144,554			4.3	%
Restaurants less than 6 months old (21 and 13 units)	$	151,647			$	158,608			(4.4	)%
Bubba’s 33 restaurants only:
Store weeks		596				526			13.3	%
Comparable restaurant sales (1)		5.5	%			3.9	%
Average unit volume (2)	$	1,580			$	1,514			4.4	%
Weekly sales by group:
Comparable restaurants (38 and 35 units)	$	122,868			$	117,906			4.2	%
Average unit volume restaurants (5 and 3 units)	$	111,244			$	99,324			12.0	%
Restaurants less than 6 months old (5 and 3 units)	$	142,429			$	123,594			15.2	%
Texas Roadhouse franchise restaurants only:
Store weeks		1,389				1,220			13.9	%
Comparable restaurant sales		6.6	%			10.8	%
U.S. franchise restaurants only:
Comparable restaurant sales (1)		8.3	%			9.2	%
Average unit volume (2)	$	2,268				2,129			6.5	%
_______________ (1) Comparable restaurant sales reflect the change in sales for all company restaurants across all concepts, unless otherwise noted, over the same period of the prior year for restaurants open a full 18 months before the beginning of the period, excluding sales from restaurants permanently closed during the period. (2) Average unit volume includes sales from restaurants open for a full six months before the beginning of the period, excluding sales from restaurants permanently closed during the period, if applicable. Amounts may not foot due to rounding.

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries Restaurant Unit Activity (unaudited)
		13 Weeks Ended						26 Weeks Ended
		June 25, 2024	June 27, 2023		Change			June 25, 2024	June 27, 2023		Change
Restaurant openings
Company - Texas Roadhouse		3	2		1			12	6		6
Company - Bubba’s 33		3	1		2			3	1		2
Company - Jaggers		—	—		—			—	2		(2	)
Total company restaurants		6	3		3			15	9		6
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic		—	1		(1	)		1	1		—
Franchise - Jaggers - Domestic		—	—		—			1	—		1
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Int'l (1)		3	2		1			4	3		1
Total franchise restaurants		3	3		—			6	4		2
Total restaurants		9	6		3			21	13		8
Restaurant acquisitions/dispositions
Company - Texas Roadhouse		—	—		—			—	8		(8	)
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic		—	—		—			—	(8	)	8
Restaurant closures
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic		—	(1	)	1			—	(1	)	1
Restaurants open at the end of the quarter
Company - Texas Roadhouse		594	566		28
Company - Bubba’s 33		48	41		7
Company - Jaggers		8	7		1
Total company restaurants		650	614		36
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic		56	54		2
Franchise - Jaggers - Domestic		3	—		3
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Int'l (1)		53	41		12
Total franchise restaurants		112	95		17
Total restaurants		762	709		53
_______________ (1) Includes Puerto Rico.

FAQ

What was Texas Roadhouse's (TXRH) revenue for Q2 2024?

Texas Roadhouse reported total revenue of $1.34 billion for Q2 2024, representing a 14.5% increase year-over-year.

How much did Texas Roadhouse's (TXRH) comparable restaurant sales increase in Q2 2024?

Comparable restaurant sales increased 9.3% at company restaurants and 8.3% at domestic franchise restaurants in Q2 2024.

What was Texas Roadhouse's (TXRH) diluted earnings per share for Q2 2024?

Texas Roadhouse reported diluted earnings per share of $1.79 for Q2 2024, a 46.4% increase from the previous year.

How many new restaurants did Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) open in Q2 2024?

Texas Roadhouse opened six new company restaurants and three franchise restaurants during Q2 2024.

What is Texas Roadhouse's (TXRH) projected store week growth for 2024?

Texas Roadhouse updated its 2024 outlook to project store week growth of approximately 7.5%, including a 2% benefit from the 53rd week.