Cracker Barrel — Mar 4, 2026 release

n   (615) 443-9887     Media Contact: Heidi Pearce   (615) 235-4135   CRACKER BARREL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2026 OUTLOOK   LEBANON, Tenn. – March 4, 2026 – Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (“Cracker Barrel” or the “Company”) (Nasdaq: CBRL) today reported its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 ended January 30, 2026.   Cracker Barrel President and Chief Executive Officer Julie Masino said, “Our disciplined focus on operational excellence is driving significant improvements in several key guest metrics, many of which serve as important leading traffic indicators. We have also taken additional actions to improve financial performance and remain confident that we are well-positioned to regain prior momentum.”   Second Quarter Fiscal 2026 Highlights   · Total revenue was $874.8 million. Compared to the prior year quarter, total revenue decreased 7.9%.   o Compared to the prior year quarter, comparable store restaurant sales decreased 7.1% and comparable store retail sales decreased 9.2%.   · GAAP earnings per diluted share were $0.06, and adjusted 1 earnings per diluted share were $0.25.   · GAAP net income was $1.3 million compared to the prior year quarter GAAP net income of $22.2 million.   · Adjusted EBITDA 1 was $38.2 million, compared to the prior year