AllianceBernstein reports 0.1% stake in Cracker Barrel

AllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a small passive stake in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. common stock.

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 02/17/2026 - 05:06 PM EST Learn about SEC filing dates

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AllianceBernstein L.P. filed an amended Schedule 13G reporting a small passive stake in Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. common stock. As of the event date of 12/31/2025, AllianceBernstein beneficially owned 26,387 shares, representing about 0.1% of the outstanding class.

The shares are held solely for investment purposes in client discretionary advisory accounts, with 25,007 shares having sole voting power and all 26,387 subject to sole dispositive power. AllianceBernstein certifies the holdings are in the ordinary course of business and not aimed at influencing control of Cracker Barrel.

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What Cracker Barrel (CBRL) stake does AllianceBernstein report in this Schedule 13G/A?

AllianceBernstein reports beneficial ownership of 26,387 Cracker Barrel shares, equal to about 0.1% of the common stock. The position is held across client discretionary investment advisory accounts and is reported as a passive, ordinary-course investment rather than an attempt to influence company control.

Is AllianceBernstein’s Cracker Barrel (CBRL) holding considered passive or activist?

AllianceBernstein characterizes its Cracker Barrel holding as passive and in the ordinary course of business. It certifies the shares were not acquired and are not held to change or influence control, but instead reflect investment activity for client discretionary advisory accounts.

How much voting and dispositive power does AllianceBernstein have over CBRL shares?

AllianceBernstein reports sole voting power over 25,007 Cracker Barrel shares and sole dispositive power over 26,387 shares. It reports no shared voting or shared dispositive power, indicating it alone can decide how these shares are voted and whether they are sold or retained.

Why did AllianceBernstein file an amended Schedule 13G/A for Cracker Barrel (CBRL)?

The amended Schedule 13G/A updates AllianceBernstein’s beneficial ownership information as of December 31, 2025. It reflects a 0.1% position in Cracker Barrel common stock and confirms the shares are held for investment purposes, without any stated intent to influence the company’s control.

Who signed the AllianceBernstein Schedule 13G/A related to Cracker Barrel (CBRL)?

The filing was signed by Marcus Edwards, identified as AVP/Senior Compliance Associate at AllianceBernstein. The signature certifies, after reasonable inquiry, that the ownership information and the passive-investment certification contained in the Schedule 13G/A are true, complete, and correct as of the stated date.

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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

SCHEDULE 13G

UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

(Amendment No. 2)

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc

(Name of Issuer)

Common Stock

(Title of Class of Securities)

22410J106

(CUSIP Number)

12/31/2025

(Date of Event Which Requires Filing of this Statement)

Check the appropriate box to designate the rule pursuant to which this Schedule is filed:

Rule 13d-1(b)

Rule 13d-1(c)

Rule 13d-1(d)

SCHEDULE 13G

CUSIP No. 22410J106

1

Names of Reporting Persons

AllianceBernstein L.P.

2

Check the appropriate box if a member of a Group (see instructions)

(a)
(b)

3

Sec Use Only

4

Citizenship or Place of Organization

DELAWARE

Number of Shares Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person With:

5	Sole Voting Power 25,007.00
6	Shared Voting Power 0.00
7	Sole Dispositive Power 26,387.00
8	Shared Dispositive Power 0.00

9

Aggregate Amount Beneficially Owned by Each Reporting Person

26,387.00

10

Check box if the aggregate amount in row (9) excludes certain shares (See Instructions)

11

Percent of class represented by amount in row (9)

0.1 %

12

Type of Reporting Person (See Instructions)

IA

SCHEDULE 13G

Item 1.
(a)	Name of issuer: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
(b)	Address of issuer's principal executive offices: PO BOX 787, LEBANON, TN 370880787
Item 2.
(a)	Name of person filing: AllianceBernstein L.P. ("AllianceBernstein L.P.")
(b)	Address or principal business office or, if none, residence: 501 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37203 All media outlets, please contact Jennifer Will at AllianceBernstein (212-969-1157) with any questions. All other questions can be directed to Section13USFilings@alliancebernstein.com.
(c)	Citizenship: Delaware
(d)	Title of class of securities: Common Stock
(e)	CUSIP No.: 22410J106
Item 3.	If this statement is filed pursuant to §§ 240.13d-1(b) or 240.13d-2(b) or (c), check whether the person filing is a:
(a)	Broker or dealer registered under section 15 of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78o);
(b)	Bank as defined in section 3(a)(6) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(c)	Insurance company as defined in section 3(a)(19) of the Act (15 U.S.C. 78c);
(d)	Investment company registered under section 8 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-8);
(e)	An investment adviser in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(E);
(f)	An employee benefit plan or endowment fund in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(F);
(g)	A parent holding company or control person in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(G);
(h)	A savings associations as defined in Section 3(b) of the Federal Deposit Insurance Act (12 U.S.C. 1813);
(i)	A church plan that is excluded from the definition of an investment company under section 3(c)(14) of the Investment Company Act of 1940 (15 U.S.C. 80a-3);
(j)	A non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J). If filing as a non-U.S. institution in accordance with § 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(J), please specify the type of institution:
(k)	Group, in accordance with Rule 240.13d-1(b)(1)(ii)(K).
Item 4.	Ownership
(a)	Amount beneficially owned: 26,387 shares acquired solely for investment purposes on behalf of client discretionary investment advisory accounts.* *AllianceBernstein L.P. is a majority owned subsidiary of Equitable Holdings, Inc. ("EQH"). AllianceBernstein operates under independent management and makes independent decisions from EQH and its respective subsidiaries, and EQH calculates and reports beneficial ownership separately from AllianceBernstein pursuant to guidance provided by the Securities and Exchange Commission in Release Number 34-39538 (January 12, 1998).
(b)	Percent of class: 0.1 %
(c)	Number of shares as to which the person has:
	(i) Sole power to vote or to direct the vote: 25,007
	(ii) Shared power to vote or to direct the vote: 0
	(iii) Sole power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 26,387
	(iv) Shared power to dispose or to direct the disposition of: 0
Item 5.	Ownership of 5 Percent or Less of a Class.
	Ownership of 5 percent or less of a class
Item 6.	Ownership of more than 5 Percent on Behalf of Another Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 7.	Identification and Classification of the Subsidiary Which Acquired the Security Being Reported on by the Parent Holding Company or Control Person.
	Not Applicable
Item 8.	Identification and Classification of Members of the Group.
	Not Applicable
Item 9.	Notice of Dissolution of Group.
	Not Applicable

Item 10.

Certifications:

By signing below I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, the securities referred to above were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer of the securities and were not acquired and are not held in connection with or as a participant in any transaction having that purpose or effect, other than activities solely in connection with a nomination under ?? 240.14a-11.

SIGNATURE

After reasonable inquiry and to the best of my knowledge and belief, I certify that the information set forth in this statement is true, complete and correct.

AllianceBernstein L.P.

Signature:	Marcus Edwards
Name/Title:	AVP/ Senior Compliance Associate
Date:	02/17/2026