Texas Roadhouse’s 80.45% Volume Surge to $210M Elevates It to 439th Rank as Earnings Misses and Analyst Upgrades Clash

On August 18, 2025, Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) saw its trading volume surge by 80.45% to $0.21 billion, ranking 439th in the market. The stock closed up 0.60%, reflecting mixed investor sentiment despite a recent earnings report.

The Q2 earnings update revealed a 12.7% year-over-year revenue increase to $1.51 billion, outperforming analyst estimates. However, the company missed EBITDA guidance, with CEO Jerry Morgan attributing challenges to commodity inflation pressures. While same-store sales growth was robust, profitability concerns lingered, contributing to a 6.4% decline in the stock price post-earnings.

Analyst activity highlighted renewed optimism. Melius Research upgraded TXRH to "Strong-Buy," and Guggenheim raised its price target to $210. Institutional investors also adjusted positions, with entities like DekaBank and Envestnet increasing holdings. These actions contrasted with the broader sector’s struggles, as peers like Bloomin’ Brands faced sharper declines.

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