Red Robin Beats Earnings Estimates with Q2 Revenue of $283.7 Million, Net Income of $4 Million.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc reported Q2 2025 revenues of $283.7 million, beating estimates but down $16.5 million YoY. Net income was $4.0 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $9.5 million in the previous year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 64% YoY to $22.4 million, and the restaurant-level operating profit margin improved to 14.5%. The company's liquidity stood at approximately $61.9 million.

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (NASDAQ: RRGB) reported its fiscal 2025 Q2 earnings on August 14, 2025, showcasing a notable turnaround in profitability despite a decline in revenue. The company reported total revenue of $282.49 million for the second quarter of 2025, a decrease of 5.4% compared to $298.74 million in the same period of 2024 [1].

The company's earnings per share (EPS) for Q2 2025 stood at $0.22, reversing the $0.61 loss per share reported in the same period of 2024. This resulted in a net income of $3.99 million, a 142.1% increase from the net loss of $9.49 million recorded in the previous year [1]. The adjusted EBITDA increased by 64% year-over-year to $22.4 million, while the restaurant-level operating profit margin improved to 14.5% [1].

Dave Pace, Red Robin’s President and CEO, attributed the turnaround to the successful implementation of strategic initiatives under the First Choice plan. He highlighted the Big YUMMM Burger Deal's success in boosting traffic and praised the team’s operational performance for the significant increase in restaurant-level operating profit margin. Despite the revenue decline, the company maintained its fiscal 2025 guidance for revenue and restaurant-level profit margin [1].

The company's liquidity stood at approximately $61.9 million, reflecting its strong financial position. However, the stock price of Red Robin Gourmet Burgers edged down 1.14% during the latest trading day but climbed 7.04% during the most recent full trading week and rose 4.47% month-to-date [1].

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[1] https://www.ainvest.com/news/red-robin-gourmet-burgers-2025-q2-earnings-profitable-turnaround-142-1-net-income-surge-2508/