Texas Roadhouse Shares Dip 0.32% with 459th Volume Rank Amid Institutional Confidence and Analyst Disagreement

On August 25, 2025, Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) traded down 0.32% to $177.33, with a daily trading volume of $0.20 billion, ranking 459th in the market. Institutional investors, including American Century Companies and Bahl & Gaynor Inc., increased stakes in the stock during the first quarter, reflecting confidence in the restaurant operator’s long-term potential. Recent quarterly earnings of $1.86 per share, below the $1.95 estimate, highlighted margin pressures, though revenue rose 12.7% year-over-year to $1.51 billion.

The company announced a $0.68 quarterly dividend, yielding 1.5%, and analysts revised price targets upward, with UBS and Bank of America setting new highs of $220 and $219, respectively. However, insider sales by executives and directors, totaling $1.44 million in the last quarter, signaled cautious sentiment. Analysts remain divided, with a "Moderate Buy" consensus and a $197.85 average price target, underscoring mixed expectations for near-term performance.

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