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RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Q1 FY26 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) reported revenue of $70.8M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -0.9% from a year earlier and -0.1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 15.6%, net loss $4.6M (6.6% of revenue).
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Q1 FY26: revenue $70.8M (-0.9% year over year), operating margin 15.6%, net loss $4.6M, operating cash flow $7.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $70.8M | -0.1% | -0.9% |
| Operating profit | $11.0M | — | — |
| Net earnings | −$4.6M | — | — |
| Operating cash flow | $7.8M | -43% | -41% |
| Free cash flow | $6.7M | — | -45% |
What changed
Revenue was $70.8M in Q1 FY26, down 1% year over year and roughly flat from the previous quarter. Sales of alcoholic beverages was the largest line at 43% of revenue. Sales of alcoholic beverages lost $2.0M year over year (down 6%), 313% of the total change.
Operating profit was $11.0M, a 15.6% margin (down 3.9 points year over year). Total costs grew 4% against a revenue fall of 1%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+12%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $4.6M, narrower than the previous quarter's $5.5M loss. Net interest and other expense of $14.1M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $7.8M (down 41% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $4.2M of depreciation and amortization and $392K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $7.9M. After maintenance capital expenditures ($1.1M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $6.7M.
Questions
What was RCI Hospitality Holdings' revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) reported revenue of $70.8M for the first quarter fiscal 2026 (Q1 FY26), -0.9% from a year earlier and -0.1% from the quarter before.
Was RCI Hospitality Holdings profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $11.0M (15.6% of revenue) and net loss $4.6M.