ARK Restaurants CEO Buys 545 Shares at $7.3/Share on August 14.

ARK Restaurants Corporation (ARKR) has announced that Michael Lawrence Weinstein, the company's Director, 10% Owner, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer, has made a recent acquisition of 545 shares at a price of $7.3 per share on August 14, 2025.

Ark Restaurants Corporation (ARKR) reported its fiscal 2025 Q3 earnings on August 12, 2025, delivering results that significantly underperformed expectations. The company swung to a loss of $0.96 per share, compared to a profit of $0.18 in the same period the previous year, marking a 633.3% negative change. This marked a dramatic turn from profitability to substantial losses, with total revenue also declining by 13.3% to $43.72 million. The earnings fall short of prior performance and raise concerns about the company’s near-term trajectory.

Revenue
The company reported a 13.3% year-over-year decline in total revenue, with proceeds falling from $50.40 million in the prior-year quarter to $43.72 million. The drop reflects broader challenges in the restaurant industry, with some locations experiencing a slowdown in demand.

Earnings/Net Income
Ark Restaurants swung to a loss of $0.96 per share in 2025 Q3, a dramatic reversal from a profit of $0.18 per share in 2024 Q3, representing a 633.3% negative change. The company reported a net loss of $-3.19 million, a 455.4% deterioration from the net income of $899,000 in the prior-year period. The EPS and net income results indicate a severe earnings downturn with no clear sign of immediate recovery.

Price Action
The stock price of Ark Restaurants has seen mixed recent performance. During the latest trading day, shares edged up 0.29%, but over the past full trading week, the stock dropped 4.38%. Month-to-date, the stock has plummeted 19.86%, reflecting continued investor pessimism.

Post Earnings Price Action Review
The strategy of buying ARKR shares 30 days after the earnings release and holding for another 30 days resulted in a significant underperformance compared to the benchmark. The strategy returned -27.81%, while the benchmark returned 46.00%, resulting in an excess return of -73.81%. This indicates that the investment strategy not only failed to generate profit but also underperformed the broader market by a wide margin.

CEO Commentary
Michael Weinstein, CEO of Ark Restaurants, noted that despite the overall earnings decline, most of the company’s locations are performing well. Notable performers include Las Vegas, New York’s Robert, and Fort Lauderdale’s Rustic, which exceeded expectations. However, Sequoia in Washington, D.C., is underperforming due to a weakened event business and reduced visitorship. Additionally, Bryant Park is currently in litigation, which the CEO expects to take 2–3 years. Weinstein expressed cautious optimism about the potential for a New Jersey casino license in the Meadowlands, seeing it as an opportunity to benefit from New York’s downstate gaming expansion.

Guidance
The CEO did not provide explicit forward-looking quantitative targets for revenue, EPS, or CAPEX. However, he expressed confidence in the company’s strong performance at the restaurant level despite external challenges and indicated a commitment to pursuing the Bryant Park litigation and Meadowlands gaming opportunities.

In addition to the earnings report, Michael Lawrence Weinstein, the company's Director, 10% Owner, Chairman of the Board, and Chief Executive Officer, made a recent acquisition of 545 shares at a price of $7.3 per share on August 14, 2025. This acquisition comes amidst the company's ongoing challenges, signaling a continued investment in the business.

References:
[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/ark-restaurants-2025-q3-earnings-sharp-earnings-deterioration-2508/
[2] https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/arkr-stock-gains-following-q3-earnings-amid-bryant-park-dispute