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Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ: NATH) is a Russell 2000 company in the full-service restaurants industry that reports detailed financial and operating results on a regular basis. Its news flow centers on quarterly and annual earnings releases, dividend declarations, segment performance, and developments related to its branded hot dog program, product licensing, and restaurant operations.
Company news frequently includes updates on revenues, income from operations, net income, earnings per share, and non-GAAP measures such as EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA. Releases break down performance by segment, covering the Branded Product Program, Product Licensing, Restaurant Operations, and Corporate activities, and often discuss trends in hot dog sales volume, average selling prices, and the cost of beef and beef trimmings.
Investors following NATH news will also see regular announcements of quarterly cash dividends, and in at least one case, a special cash dividend in addition to the regular payout. The company’s releases describe license royalties under its retail agreement with Smithfield Foods, Inc., changes in franchise fees and royalties, the opening of new franchised locations, and advertising fund revenues and expenses.
News items may also cover capital structure actions, such as the redemption of senior secured notes or the entry into new credit facilities, along with commentary on expected interest expense impacts. In addition, brand-related releases highlight licensed product launches, such as Nathan’s Famous Hot & Spicy Beef Franks, which are distributed through retail channels under the brand.
This page aggregates these earnings announcements, dividend declarations, financing updates, and brand news so that readers can review how Nathan's Famous communicates its financial performance, segment trends, and key business developments over time.
Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ: NATH) opened a new restaurant in Tucson, Arizona on February 16, 2026, at 628 North 4th Avenue. The location, steps from the University of Arizona and a streetcar stop, offers Nathan's signature hot dogs, crinkle-cut fries, Angus burgers, hand-breaded chicken, NY cheesesteaks and shakes.
The site is franchised to local owner Michael Kramkowski, aiming to serve students, families and visitors in Tucson's 4th Avenue district.
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Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported third fiscal quarter results for the period ended December 28, 2025. Q3 revenue was $34.31M, net income $3.08M and diluted EPS $0.75. Fiscal 2026 YTD revenue was $126.997M with EPS $4.17. The Board paid regular and a special cash dividend and approved a merger with Smithfield Foods at $102.00 per share (~$450M enterprise value), expected to close H1 2026 subject to customary approvals.
Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported results for the second quarter ended September 28, 2025. Q2 revenues were $45.687M vs $41.109M a year ago; Q2 net income was $5.199M and EPS diluted was $1.26, down from $6.030M and $1.47 a year earlier. Adjusted EBITDA for Q2 was $8.280M vs $10.350M prior year. For the 26-week fiscal period, revenues were $92.685M and net income was $14.127M with diluted EPS of $3.42.
The company noted higher Branded Product sales ($58.122M) and a ~16% increase in beef costs that reduced branded operating income. The Board declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.50 and a special cash dividend of $2.50 per share, both payable December 5, 2025.
Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported its first quarter fiscal 2026 results, showing mixed performance. Total revenues increased to $46.99 million from $44.77 million year-over-year. However, net income decreased to $8.93 million ($2.16 per diluted share) from $9.28 million ($2.27 per share) in the previous year.
The company's Branded Product Program saw significant growth with sales rising to $29.07 million, up by $2.93 million, despite an 8% increase in average selling prices. License royalties declined to $12.38 million, with Smithfield Foods royalties decreasing by 4.5%. Company-owned restaurant sales fell to $3.99 million due to weather-related challenges.
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on September 5, 2025, maintaining its commitment to shareholder returns.
Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported strong financial results for its third fiscal quarter ended December 29, 2024. Quarterly revenues increased to $31.5 million from $28.9 million year-over-year, while net income rose to $4.5 million from $2.6 million. Earnings per diluted share improved to $1.10 from $0.64.
For the first 39 weeks of fiscal 2025, revenues reached $117.4 million, up from $109.6 million in the previous year. License royalties grew to $29.5 million, with Smithfield Foods royalties increasing 13% to $26.8 million. The Branded Product Program saw sales rise to $71.8 million, with hot dog volume up 1.5% and average selling prices increasing 3.5%.
The company declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share, payable on February 28, 2025.
Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported strong second quarter fiscal 2025 results with revenues increasing to $41.1 million from $38.7 million year-over-year. Net income rose to $6.03 million ($1.47 per diluted share) from $5.71 million ($1.40 per share). For the first half of fiscal 2025, revenues reached $85.9 million, up from $80.7 million, while net income increased to $15.3 million ($3.74 per share) from $13.1 million ($3.20 per share). License royalties grew to $22.4 million, with Smithfield Foods royalties up 13%. The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.50 per share.
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