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Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Announces Second Quarter 2026 Results

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Texas Roadhouse (NasdaqGS: TXRH) reported second quarter 2026 total revenue of $1.68 billion, up 11.1% year over year, with net income of $121.9 million versus $124.1 million and diluted EPS of $1.85 versus $1.86. For the first 26 weeks, revenue rose 11.9% to $3.31 billion and diluted EPS increased 4.2% to $3.72.

Company comparable restaurant sales grew 6.2% in Q2 and 6.7% year-to-date, while restaurant margin dollars rose 6.9% in Q2 but margin rate declined to 16.4% due to commodity inflation of around 7% and wage inflation of 3.9%. Operating cash flow for the first half was $439.2 million; the company opened 13 company and three franchise restaurants and spent $71.8 million on franchise acquisitions.

The board approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share, payable September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record on September 1, 2026. Management expects 2026 commodity inflation of about 5%, wage inflation of 3–4%, store week growth of 5–6%, and total capital expenditures of approximately $400 million, with an effective tax rate near 14%.

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Positive

  • Total revenue up 11.1% in Q2 and 11.9% year-to-date
  • Comparable restaurant sales growth of 6.2% in Q2 and 6.7% year-to-date
  • Diluted EPS year-to-date increased 4.2% to $3.72
  • Operating cash flow of $439.2 million in first 26 weeks
  • Quarterly dividend raised to $0.75 per share versus $0.68 year ago
  • Unit expansion with 13 company and three franchise openings year-to-date plus $71.8 million in franchise acquisitions

Negative

  • Q2 income from operations declined 2.4% year over year to $142.8 million
  • Q2 net income decreased 1.7% to $121.9 million
  • Restaurant margin rate compressed 66 bps in Q2 to 16.4%
  • Commodity inflation of about 7.0% and wage inflation of 3.9% pressured costs
  • General and administrative expenses rose to $72.4 million from $62.8 million in Q2
  • Long-term debt increased to $50 million from zero at year-end 2025

Market Context

TXRH's earnings history included 3 aligned reactions and 2 divergences, adding a mixed-response benc...
Analysis

TXRH's earnings history included 3 aligned reactions and 2 divergences, adding a mixed-response benchmark to this release. Recent insider activity was net selling; margin pressure remains a risk to monitor.

Key Figures

Total revenue: $1,679,976 Diluted EPS: $1.85 Comparable restaurant sales: 6.2% +5 more
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Total revenue $1,679,976 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026; up 11.1% year over year
Diluted EPS $1.85 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026; down 0.7% year over year
Comparable restaurant sales 6.2% Company restaurants, 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026
Restaurant margin 16.4% 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026; decreased 66 basis points
Operating cash flow $180.1 million 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026
Quarterly dividend $0.75 per share Approved August 5, 2026; payable September 29, 2026
Commodity inflation outlook 5% Updated 2026 expectation
Capital expenditures outlook $400 million 2026 expectation

Previous Earnings Reports

5 past events · Latest: May 07 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
May 07 First-quarter earnings Positive +12.3% Revenue, operating income, net income, and diluted EPS all increased year over year.
Feb 19 Fourth-quarter earnings Positive -2.0% Quarterly and annual revenue and diluted EPS increased, while the stock declined.
Nov 06 Third-quarter earnings Positive +2.7% Revenue and comparable sales increased, although quarterly diluted EPS declined.
Aug 07 Second-quarter earnings Positive -6.6% Revenue, net income, and diluted EPS increased despite lower restaurant margin.
May 08 First-quarter earnings Positive +4.8% Revenue, comparable sales, net income, and diluted EPS increased year over year.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

TXRH's earnings announcements produced mixed reactions, with three aligned positive responses and two divergences despite generally positive reported results.

Key Terms

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"The Company prepares the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles"
GAAP, or Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, are a set of standardized rules and guidelines that companies follow when preparing their financial statements. They ensure consistency, transparency, and comparability across different companies, making it easier for investors to understand and compare financial information accurately. This helps investors make informed decisions based on trustworthy and uniform financial reports.
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"Non-GAAP Measures The Company prepares the unaudited condensed consolidated financial statements"
Financial results that companies present using formulas or adjustments different from standard accounting rules (GAAP) to highlight what management considers the business’s ongoing performance. Investors care because these figures can make trends or profitability look clearer—like showing a car’s fuel efficiency after removing unusual trips—but they can also hide one‑time costs or aggressive assumptions, so comparing them with GAAP numbers helps judge reliability.
comparable restaurant sales financial
"Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.2% and store weeks increased 5.0%"
Comparable restaurant sales measure how much revenue changed at locations that were open for a set prior period, excluding new or closed outlets, so it shows like-for-like sales performance. Investors use it as an 'apples-to-apples' gauge of customer demand, pricing power and operational health—rising comparable sales suggest stronger underlying business, while declines can signal weakening traffic or pricing issues even if overall revenue grows due to new openings.
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"Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests"
The portion of a subsidiary’s equity and profits that belongs to outside owners rather than the parent company; when a parent reports consolidated results it includes the whole subsidiary but shows the noncontrolling slice separately. Think of a company’s subsidiary as a pie where the parent owns most slices but some are held by other investors — noncontrolling interests tell you how much of the pie and its future earnings don’t belong to the parent, which affects how much profit and net assets are truly attributable to the parent’s shareholders.

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Declares Quarterly Dividend of $0.75 per Share

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Aug. 06, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (NasdaqGS: TXRH) today announced financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2026.

Financial Results

Financial results for the 13 and 26 weeks ended June 30, 2026 and July 1, 2025 were as follows:

                 
  13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended
($000's, except per share amounts) June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
 % change June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
 % change
Total revenue $1,679,976 $1,512,054 11.1% $3,313,142 $2,959,702 11.9%
Income from operations  142,788  146,341 (2.4%)  289,129  281,074 2.9%
Net income  121,933  124,085 (1.7%)  245,366  237,747 3.2%
Diluted earnings per share $1.85 $1.86 (0.7%) $3.72 $3.57 4.2%
                   

Results at company restaurants for the 13 weeks ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year as applicable, included the following:

  • Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.2% and store weeks increased 5.0%;
  • Average weekly sales were $177,252 of which $25,369 were to-go sales as compared to average weekly sales of $167,350 of which $22,243 were to-go sales in the prior year;
  • Restaurant margin dollars increased 6.9% to $275.1 million from $257.3 million in the prior year primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased 66 basis points to 16.4% as commodity inflation of 7.0% and wage and other labor inflation of 3.9% were partially offset by higher sales;
  • Diluted earnings per share decreased 0.7% primarily driven by higher general and administrative expenses and higher depreciation and amortization expenses partially offset by higher restaurant margin dollars and the impact of share repurchases;
  • Nine company restaurants and one franchise restaurant were opened; and
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $180.1 million and capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $98.7 million, dividends of $49.3 million, and repurchases of common stock of $42.6 million.

Results at company restaurants for the 26 weeks ended June 30, 2026, as compared to the prior year as applicable, included the following:

  • Comparable restaurant sales increased 6.7% and store weeks increased 5.3%;
  • Average weekly sales were $175,708 of which $25,371 were to-go sales as compared to average weekly sales of $165,228 of which $22,195 were to-go sales in the prior year;
  • Restaurant margin dollars increased 8.6% to $539.5 million from $496.6 million in the prior year primarily due to higher sales. Restaurant margin, as a percentage of restaurant and other sales, decreased 52 basis points to 16.4% as commodity inflation of 6.6% and wage and other labor inflation of 3.9% were partially offset by higher sales;
  • Diluted earnings per share increased 4.2% primarily driven by higher restaurant margin dollars and the impact of share repurchases partially offset by higher depreciation and amortization expenses and higher general and administrative expenses;
  • 13 company restaurants and three franchise restaurants were opened; and
  • Cash provided by operating activities was $439.2 million and capital allocation spend included capital expenditures of $178.8 million, franchise acquisitions of $71.8 million, dividends of $98.7 million, and repurchases of common stock of $70.8 million.

Jerry Morgan, Chief Executive Officer of Texas Roadhouse, Inc., commented, “We are excited about the momentum in our business this quarter as continued strong traffic trends drove record average weekly sales. These results are a testament to the hard work, passion, and ownership mentality of our operators and their commitment to our mission, values, and purpose of Serving Communities Across America and the World.”

Morgan added, “Looking ahead, we continue to expect meaningful growth opportunities across all three of our brands. With a strong development pipeline, healthy balance sheet, and our disciplined capital allocation approach, we remain focused on expanding our footprint, investing in our people, and executing Legendary Food and Legendary Service that sets us apart. We believe this focus positions us well to continue creating long-term value for our shareholders.”

2026 Outlook

Comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants for the first five weeks of the third quarter of our 2026 fiscal year increased 6.2% compared to 2025.

Management updated the following expectations for 2026:

  • Commodity inflation of approximately 5%; and
  • An effective income tax rate of approximately 14%.

Management reiterated the following expectations for 2026:

  • Positive comparable restaurant sales growth, including the benefit of menu pricing actions;
  • Store week growth of 5% to 6%, including the benefit from franchise acquisitions;
  • Wage and other labor inflation of 3% to 4%; and
  • Total capital expenditures of approximately $400 million.

Cash Dividend Payment

On August 5, 2026, the Company’s Board of Directors approved the payment of a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share of common stock. This payment will be distributed on September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2026.

Non-GAAP Measures

The Company prepares the unaudited condensed 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, but do not have a direct impact on restaurant-level operational efficiency and performance, including pre-opening and general and administrative expenses. 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, August 6, 2026, 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 investor.texasroadhouse.com. Listeners may also access the call by dialing (833) 461-5787 and using conference ID 639749828. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Company’s Investor Relations website shortly after the conclusion of the call.

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 830 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 the Company. 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 the Company’s business standards; changes in consumer discretionary spending and macroeconomic conditions, including inflationary pressures and the impact of tariffs; food safety and food-borne illness concerns; and other factors disclosed from time to time in the Company’s 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 30, 2025. 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 RelationsMedia
Michael BailenMegan Pence
(502) 515-7298(502) 461-1878


 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income
(in thousands, except per share data)
(unaudited)
 
  13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended
  June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
 June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
Revenue:            
Restaurant and other sales $1,672,913 $1,503,974 $3,299,602 $2,944,316
Royalties and franchise fees  7,063  8,080  13,540  15,386
Total revenue  1,679,976  1,512,054  3,313,142  2,959,702
Costs and expenses:            
Restaurant operating costs (excluding depreciation and amortization shown separately below):            
Food and beverage  591,525  511,324  1,165,827  1,002,315
Labor  544,001  495,049  1,078,620  975,024
Rent  25,247  23,028  49,960  45,505
Other operating  237,020  217,230  465,646  424,845
Pre-opening  8,492  5,464  15,128  12,276
Depreciation and amortization  58,341  50,744  115,184  99,544
Impairment and closure, net  153  111  153  139
General and administrative  72,409  62,763  133,495  118,980
Total costs and expenses  1,537,188  1,365,713  3,024,013  2,678,628
Income from operations  142,788  146,341  289,129  281,074
Interest income, net  1,021  1,044  1,566  2,345
Equity income from investments in unconsolidated affiliates  182  1,426  326  1,651
Income before taxes  143,991  148,811  291,021  285,070
Income tax expense  19,477  22,118  40,512  42,318
Net income including noncontrolling interests  124,514  126,693  250,509  242,752
Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests  2,581  2,608  5,143  5,005
Net income attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries $121,933 $124,085 $245,366 $237,747
             
Net income per common share attributable to Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries:            
Basic $1.86 $1.87 $3.73 $3.58
Diluted $1.85 $1.86 $3.72 $3.57
Weighted average shares outstanding:            
Basic  65,696  66,373  65,809  66,429
Diluted  65,920  66,598  66,019  66,656
Cash dividends declared per share $0.75 $0.68 $1.50 $1.36


         
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
 
         
  June 30,
2026
  December 30,
2025
 
Cash and cash equivalents $202,427  $134,709 
Other current assets, net  159,471   316,767 
Property and equipment, net  1,886,572   1,803,841 
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net  942,110   879,521 
Goodwill  275,036   242,220 
Intangible assets, net  26,485   17,742 
Other assets  179,965   154,672 
Total assets $3,672,066  $3,549,472 
         
Current liabilities  790,793   908,837 
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion  1,004,717   943,070 
Long-term debt  50,000    
Other liabilities  246,762   215,863 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and subsidiaries stockholders’ equity  1,558,552   1,460,820 
Noncontrolling interests  21,242   20,882 
Total liabilities and equity $3,672,066  $3,549,472 


       
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows
(in thousands)
(unaudited)
       
  26 Weeks Ended
  June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
Cash flows from operating activities:      
Net income including noncontrolling interests $250,509  $242,752 
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities      
Depreciation and amortization  115,184   99,544 
Share-based compensation expense  26,902   23,249 
Deferred income taxes  7,799   (6,467)
Other noncash adjustments, net  2,324   2,472 
Change in working capital, net of acquisitions  36,509   4,430 
Net cash provided by operating activities  439,227   365,980 
Cash flows from investing activities:      
Capital expenditures - property and equipment  (178,845)  (169,912)
Acquisitions of franchise restaurants, net of cash acquired  (71,778)  (93,878)
Other investing activities, net  8,640   4,263 
Net cash used in investing activities  (241,983)  (259,527)
Cash flows from financing activities:      
Proceeds from revolving credit facility, net of repayments  50,000    
Repurchase of shares of common stock, including excise taxes as applicable  (71,845)  (60,414)
Dividends paid to shareholders  (98,663)  (90,292)
Other financing activities, net  (9,018)  (24,171)
Net cash used in financing activities  (129,526)  (174,877)
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents  67,718   (68,424)
Cash and cash equivalents - beginning of period  134,709   245,225 
Cash and cash equivalents - end of period $202,427  $176,801 


              
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Reconciliation of Income from Operations to Restaurant Margin
($ in thousands)
(unaudited)
              
  13 Weeks Ended  26 Weeks Ended
  June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
  June 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
Income from operations $142,788  $146,341   $289,129  $281,074 
              
Less:             
Royalties and franchise fees  7,063   8,080    13,540   15,386 
              
Add:             
Pre-opening  8,492   5,464    15,128   12,276 
Depreciation and amortization  58,341   50,744    115,184   99,544 
Impairment and closure, net  153   111    153   139 
General and administrative  72,409   62,763    133,495   118,980 
              
Restaurant margin $275,120  $257,343   $539,549  $496,627 
              
Restaurant margin (as a percentage of restaurant and other sales)  16.4%  17.1%   16.4%  16.9%


 
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 30,
2026
 July 1,
2025
 Change
Company restaurants (all concepts)         
Restaurant and other sales $1,672,913 $1,503,974 11.2 %
Store weeks  9,457  9,010 5.0 %
Comparable restaurant sales (1)  6.2% 5.8%  
          
Restaurant operating costs (as a % of restaurant and other sales)         
Food and beverage costs  35.4% 34.0%(136)bps
Labor  32.5% 32.9%40 bps
Rent  1.5% 1.5%2 bps
Other operating  14.2% 14.5%28 bps
Total  83.6% 82.9%  
          
Restaurant margin %  16.4% 17.1%(66)bps
Restaurant margin $ $275,120 $257,343 6.9 %
Restaurant margin $/Store week $29,092 $28,562 1.9 %
          
Texas Roadhouse restaurants only:         
Store weeks  8,574  8,226 4.2 %
Comparable restaurant sales (1)  6.5% 5.9%  
Average unit volume (2) $2,380 $2,246 6.0 %
Weekly sales by group:         
Comparable restaurants (626 and 590 units) $183,982 $173,349 6.1 %
Average unit volume restaurants (20 and 28 units) $155,639 $144,493 7.7 %
Restaurants less than 6 months old (16 and 16 units) $180,822 $163,767 10.4 %
          
Bubba’s 33 restaurants only:         
Store weeks  742  668 11.1 %
Comparable restaurant sales (1)  1.3% 4.3%  
Average unit volume (2) $1,659 $1,645 0.9 %
Weekly sales by group:         
Comparable restaurants (48 and 43 units) $128,185 $126,812 1.1 %
Average unit volume restaurants (6 and 5 units) $122,880 $124,187 (1.1)%
Restaurants less than 6 months old (5 and 4 units) $159,187 $149,788 6.3 %
          
Texas Roadhouse franchise restaurants only:         
Store weeks  1,205  1,256 (4.1)%
Comparable restaurant sales  4.4% 7.0%  

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(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, if applicable.
(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.


 
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. and Subsidiaries
Restaurant Unit Activity
(unaudited)
 
  13 Weeks Ended 26 Weeks Ended
  June 30,
2026
July 1,
2025
Change June 30,
2026
July 1,
2025
Change
Restaurant openings        
Company - Texas Roadhouse 52 3  9 9  
Company - Bubba’s 33 32 1  3 3  
Company - Jaggers 1 1  1  1 
Total company restaurants 94 5  13 12 1 
         
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic       
Franchise - Jaggers - Domestic 1 (1) 1 1  
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Int'l (1) 1 1  2  2 
Total franchise restaurants 11   3 1 2 
         
Total restaurants 105 5  16 13 3 
         
Restaurant acquisitions/dispositions        
Company - Texas Roadhouse 3 (3) 5 17 (12)
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic (3)3  (5)(17)12 
         
Restaurants open at the end of the quarter        
Company - Texas Roadhouse 662634 28     
Company - Bubba’s 33 5952 7     
Company - Jaggers 119 2     
Total company restaurants 732695 37     
         
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Domestic 3139 (8)    
Franchise - Jaggers - Domestic 65 1     
Franchise - Texas Roadhouse - Int'l (1) 6257 5     
Franchise - Jaggers - Int'l 11      
Total franchise restaurants 100102 (2)    
         
Total restaurants 832797 35     

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(1)Includes a U.S. territory.



FAQ

How did Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) perform in Q2 2026 in terms of revenue and earnings?

Texas Roadhouse reported Q2 2026 revenue of $1.68 billion and diluted EPS of $1.85. According to Texas Roadhouse, revenue grew 11.1% year over year, while net income slipped 1.7% to $121.9 million and income from operations declined 2.4%.

What were Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) comparable restaurant sales in Q2 2026?

Texas Roadhouse delivered Q2 2026 comparable restaurant sales growth of 6.2% at company restaurants. According to Texas Roadhouse, store weeks increased 5.0%, and average weekly sales rose to $177,252, including $25,369 of to-go sales, compared with $167,350 and $22,243 respectively a year earlier.

What is the new Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) dividend for Q3 2026 and when is it paid?

Texas Roadhouse approved a quarterly cash dividend of $0.75 per share. According to Texas Roadhouse, the dividend will be paid on September 29, 2026, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on September 1, 2026.

What 2026 outlook and guidance did Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) provide with its Q2 2026 results?

Management expects 2026 commodity inflation of about 5% and wage inflation of 3–4%. According to Texas Roadhouse, it reiterates positive comparable sales growth, store week growth of 5–6%, approximately $400 million in capital expenditures, and an effective income tax rate around 14%.

How much cash flow and capital allocation did Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) report for the first half of 2026?

Texas Roadhouse generated $439.2 million in operating cash flow in the first 26 weeks of 2026. According to Texas Roadhouse, capital allocation included $178.8 million of capital expenditures, $71.8 million for franchise acquisitions, $98.7 million in dividends, and $70.8 million of share repurchases.

How is Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) growing its restaurant base in 2026?

Texas Roadhouse expanded with 13 company and three franchise restaurant openings in the first half of 2026. According to Texas Roadhouse, it also spent $71.8 million acquiring franchise restaurants and continues to expect store week growth of 5–6% for the full year.

What happened to Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) restaurant margins in Q2 2026?

Restaurant margin dollars increased to $275.1 million, but margin rate fell to 16.4%. According to Texas Roadhouse, the 66-basis-point decline reflected commodity inflation of 7.0% and wage inflation of 3.9%, partially offset by higher sales levels.