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RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Q2 FY26 earnings results (second quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed May 28, 2026
RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) reported revenue of $68.7M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.5%, net loss $219K (0.3% of revenue).
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Q2 FY26: revenue $68.7M (+4% year over year), operating margin 5.5%, net loss $219K, operating cash flow $9.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $68.7M | -3% | +4% |
| Operating profit | $3.8M | -65% | -53% |
| Net earnings | −$219K | — | -107% |
| Operating cash flow | $9.9M | +26% | +16% |
| Free cash flow | $8.4M | — | +21% |
What changed
Revenue was $68.7M in Q2 FY26, up 4% year over year and down 3% from the previous quarter. Sales of alcoholic beverages was the largest line at 42% of revenue. Service revenues added $2.5M year over year (up 11%), 89% of the total change.
Operating profit was $3.8M, a 5.5% margin (down 6.9 points year over year). Operating profit fell $4.4M even though revenue rose $2.8M versus Q2 FY25, so costs grew faster than sales. Total costs grew 12% against revenue growth of 4%. The fastest-growing cost line was Other operating costs (+20%). The quarter ended with a net loss of $219K, narrower than the previous quarter's $4.6M loss. Net interest and other expense of $4.4M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $9.9M (up 16% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $4.0M of depreciation and amortization and $197K of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $5.9M. After maintenance capital expenditures ($1.5M), free cash flow as the company reports it was $8.4M.
Questions
What was RCI Hospitality Holdings' revenue in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) reported revenue of $68.7M for the second quarter fiscal 2026 (Q2 FY26), +4% from a year earlier and -3% from the quarter before.
Was RCI Hospitality Holdings profitable in the second quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $3.8M (5.5% of revenue) and net loss $219K.