RCI Hospitality (NASDAQ: RICK) details Q2 2026 nightclub and bar sales

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Form Type

8-K

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. furnished an update on business performance by announcing sales at its nightclubs and sports bar-restaurants for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The company did this through a press release dated April 9, 2026, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

The sales details themselves are contained in the press release, which is treated as “furnished” rather than “filed” under securities law, limiting its use in certain types of liability and incorporation by reference.

8-K Event Classification

2 items: 2.02, 9.01

2 items

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Key Terms

Results of Operations and Financial Condition, Emerging growth company, Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Inline XBRL, +1 more

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Results of Operations and Financial Condition financial

"ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION."

Emerging growth company regulatory

"Emerging growth company o o ITEM 2.02"

An emerging growth company is a recently public or smaller public firm that qualifies for temporary, lighter regulatory and disclosure rules to reduce the cost and effort of being public. For investors, it means the company may provide less historical financial detail and face fewer reporting requirements than larger firms, so it can grow more quickly but also carries higher uncertainty—like buying a promising early-stage product with fewer user reviews.

Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regulatory

"This information shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934"

Inline XBRL technical

"Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)"

Inline XBRL is a file format for financial filings that embeds machine-readable data tags directly inside the human-readable report, so the same document can be read by people and parsed by software. For investors it makes extracting, comparing and verifying financial numbers faster and more reliable—like a grocery list where each item also has a barcode—reducing manual errors and speeding up analysis.

Press release financial

"Press release of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. dated April 9, 2026"

A press release is an official statement issued to share important news or updates with the public and media outlets. It acts like a company’s way of communicating key information quickly and directly, helping investors understand recent developments and make informed decisions. Think of it as a formal announcement that provides transparent, timely insights into a company’s activities or plans.

Earnings Snapshot

second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

04/09/2026 - 09:31 AM

United States

Securities and Exchange Commission

Washington, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of

The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): April 9, 2026

RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)


Texas	001-13992	76-0458229
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

10737 Cutten Road

Houston, Texas 77066

(Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code)

(281) 397-6730

(Issuer’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:


o			Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

o			Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a -12)

o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d -2(b))

o			Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e -4(c))

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common stock, $0.01 par value

RICK

The Nasdaq Global Market

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company o

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. o

ITEM 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.

On April 9, 2026, we issued a press release announcing sales at nightclubs and sports bar-restaurants for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this current report on Form 8-K.

This information shall not be deemed “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”), or incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Exchange Act, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference in such a filing.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

(d) Exhibits


Exhibit Number						Description

99.1						Press release of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. dated April 9, 2026
104						Cover Page Interactive Data File (embedded within the Inline XBRL document)

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


	RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.

Date: April 9, 2026	By:	/s/ Travis Reese
		Travis Reese
		Interim President and Chief Executive Officer

Source: View Original Filing on SEC EDGAR

FAQ

What did RCI Hospitality (RICK) disclose in its latest 8-K?

RCI Hospitality furnished an 8-K announcing sales at its nightclubs and sports bar-restaurants for the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. The specific sales information is contained in a press release attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Which period does RCI Hospitality’s April 9, 2026 sales update cover?

The April 9, 2026 sales update covers the second fiscal quarter ended March 31, 2026. This period includes the company’s performance at its nightclubs and sports bar-restaurants, summarized in the press release furnished with the 8-K.

How did RCI Hospitality (RICK) present its Q2 2026 sales information?

RCI Hospitality presented its Q2 2026 sales through a press release furnished with an 8-K under Item 2.02. The press release, dated April 9, 2026, is included as Exhibit 99.1 rather than embedded as full financial statements.

Is RCI Hospitality’s Q2 2026 sales press release considered filed with the SEC?

The sales press release is treated as “furnished,” not “filed,” for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act. It is not automatically incorporated into other Securities Act or Exchange Act filings unless specifically referenced there.

Who signed RCI Hospitality’s April 9, 2026 Form 8-K?

The Form 8-K was signed on behalf of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. by Travis Reese, who is identified as the Interim President and Chief Executive Officer. His signature signifies that the company authorized submission of the report.

Filing Exhibits & Attachments

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