Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) Reports In-Line Q4 EPS
Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) reported Q4 EPS of $0.26, in-line with the analyst estimate of $0.26. Revenue for the quarter came in at $404.43 million versus the consensus estimate of $399.63 million.
Comparable restaurant sales increased 7.0% at company restaurants and 5.7% at franchise restaurants on a comparable 13-week basis.
2015 Outlook
The Company reported that comparable restaurant sales at company restaurants for the first seven weeks of fiscal 2015 increased approximately 12% compared to the prior year period.
Management reiterated the following expectations for 2015:
- Positive comparable restaurant sales growth; and
- 25 to 30 company restaurant openings, including as many as five Bubba's 33 restaurants.
Management updated the following expectations for 2015:
- Food cost inflation of 3% to 4%;
- An income tax rate of approximately 30.0% to 31.0% depending on the reinstatement of certain federal tax credits; and
- Total capital expenditures of $135 million to $145 million.
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