Regis Corporation

NasdaqGM:RGS Stock Report

Market Cap: US$69.9m

Regis Management

Management criteria checks 2/4

Regis' CEO is Susan Lintonsmith, appointed in Mar 2026, has a tenure of less than a year. directly owns 0.17% of the company’s shares, worth $118.13K. The average tenure of the management team and the board of directors is 0.3 years and 3.8 years respectively.

Key information

Susan Lintonsmith

Chief executive officer

US$95.7k

Total compensation

CEO salary percentagen/a
CEO tenureless than a year
CEO ownership0.2%
Management average tenureless than a year
Board average tenure3.8yrs

Recent management updates

Recent updates

Seeking Alpha May 21

Regis Corporation: Unlocking Value Through Debt Repayment

Summary Regis delivered strong Q3 2025 results, with revenue up 15% and EBITDA up 42%, marking a key inflection point for the business. The Alline acquisition, operational improvements, and positive same-store sales set up Regis for $9MM quarterly EBITDA and $36MM annual EBITDA in FY 2026. Debt reduction and refinancing at lower rates could boost EPS by $1 to $3 per share, driving significant share price appreciation and supporting my $85 price target within 12-18 months. With stable recurring revenue, strategic capital allocation, and underappreciated earnings power, Regis is poised for a major market re-rating as initiatives take hold. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jan 15

Regis: Accretive Cash Deployment Has Begun

Summary The Alline transaction should increase after-tax earnings by approx. $4MM multiplied by 12x represents a $15 share of additional value to RGS. The company will begin generating substantial FCF that can be used to enhance shareholder value through buybacks and acquisitions. Pro forma cash EPS is approx. $7.35 per share multiplied by 12x brings the intrinsic stock price to over $85 per share. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Nov 19

Regis: Poised For Accretive Cash Deployment

Summary Regis Corporation's recent earnings report shows strong financial performance, with projected EBITDA of $30MM annually and significant cash flow generation, reducing net debt. The company is rationalizing its store network, closing less profitable locations, and implementing initiatives like Zenoti roll-out, loyalty programs, and digital marketing to boost revenue. The hair salon industry is stable but low growth; a potential roll-up strategy, could leverage the company's strong balance sheet and tax shields, driving meaningful revenue growth through acquisitions. Acquiring smaller salons at low EBITDA multiples can enhance Regis's financial performance, potentially rerating the stock much higher. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Sep 09

Regis: Focus On Turnaround Not Metrics

Summary Based on my projections RGS trades around 3x after-tax cash earnings and is poised to stabilize and perhaps grow revenue over the next 12-18 months. Company recently completed a refinancing that transferred $34 per share of value to equity holders through a $90MM plus debt forgiveness restructuring. The company recently implemented a corporate restructuring program to substantially reduce costs that will increase cash earnings while reinvesting in the business to stabilize revenue. I believe RGS can generate $31MM of EBITDA for FY 6/25 valuing the stock around $75 per share based on 12x after-tax cash earnings or implying 9.65X EV/EBITDA. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Aug 09

Regis: A Compelling Turnaround

Summary Regis Corporation is a large hair salon company with 4,500 salons, trading on NASDAQ, and undergoing a successful turnaround. A strategic review led to a debt reduction from $190MM to $105MM, avoiding bankruptcy and providing potential for significant shareholder returns. New lender provided $105MM loan, reducing debt and interest costs, allowing for significant free cash flow and potential for stock growth. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Jun 25

Regis Refinancing A Home Run For Shareholders

Summary Regis Corporation refinanced outstanding debt, reducing total debt significantly without wiping out shareholders. The new deal reduces leverage and interest payments, allowing for deleveraging through free cash flow and future Zenoti payment. Despite risks, the company's strong refinancing efforts have positioned them for potential growth and increased valuation in the future. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Mar 03

Regis Corporation: Still Attempting A Turnaround

Summary Regis Corporation is undergoing a transition to a full franchise model. Two activist groups have raised concerns about dilution and the company's debt, putting pressure on management to protect shareholder interests. The company is working to stabilize its store count and roll out a new CRM, and there is potential for value unlocking if these issues are addressed. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
Seeking Alpha Feb 01

Regis GAAP EPS of -$0.05, revenue of $60M

Regis press release (NYSE:RGS): Q2 GAAP EPS of -$0.05. Revenue of $60M (-13.4% Y/Y). System-wide same-store sales increased 4.5% in the quarter. Adjusted EBITDA was $7.8 million compared to $2.6 million in the 2022 second quarter.
Seeking Alpha Nov 01

Regis Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.02, revenue of $61.9M

Regis press release (NYSE:RGS): Q1 Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.02. Revenue of $61.9M (-19.4% Y/Y). System-wide same-store sales increased 4.5% in the quarter. Operating profit improved $7.4 million to $2.5 million, from an operating loss of $4.9 million. The last time Regis reported positive operating profit was September 30, 2018. Positive EBITDA of $6.6 million compared to a loss of $5.6 million; adjusted EBITDA was $3.8 million compared to a loss of $5.0 million. Franchise EBITDA was $7.9 million compared to a loss of $5.0 million; adjusted Franchise EBITDA of $5.0 million compared to a loss of $3.5 million, and was positive for the fourth quarter in a row.
Seeking Alpha Aug 23

Regis Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.07, revenue of $66.1M

Regis press release (NYSE:RGS): Q4 Non-GAAP EPS of -$0.07. Revenue of $66.1M (-32.3% Y/Y). System-wide same-store sales increase of 7.1% in the quarter Positive fourth quarter adjusted EBITDA, excluding salon sales, of $1.1 million, a $15.6 million improvement compared to a loss of $14.5 million during the fourth quarter 2021; Franchise EBITDA of $2.5 million, positive for the 3rd quarter in a row. Shares +3.5% PM.
Seeking Alpha Aug 15

Regis successfully amends credit facility maturity date and term loan amount

Regis (NYSE:RGS) successfully amended its credit facility and extended the maturity date from Mar. 23, 2023 to Aug. 31, 2025. The revolving credit facility was converted to a $180M term loan and $55M revolving credit facility with the minimum liquidity covenant reduced to $10M from $75M. The amended credit agreement includes typical provisions and financial covenants, including minimum EBITDA, leverage and fixed-charge coverage ratio covenants, the latter two of which are not tested until Dec. 31, 2023. This amendment, combined with the sale of the company's salon management system to Zenoti, clears the path for to fully focus on core business. "The terms of the amended credit agreement provide us with adequate runway and liquidity to invest in the strategic priorities that we believe will lead us to improved revenue and profitability," EVP & CFO Kersten Zupfer commented. Shares rallied 40.1% higher premarket.
Analysis Article May 15

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) Analysts Just Trimmed Their Revenue Forecasts By 12%

Market forces rained on the parade of Regis Corporation ( NYSE:RGS ) shareholders today, when the analysts downgraded...
Analysis Article Mar 31

Health Check: How Prudently Does Regis (NYSE:RGS) Use Debt?

Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...
Analysis Article Mar 03

Is There An Opportunity With Regis Corporation's (NYSE:RGS) 49% Undervaluation?

Today we'll do a simple run through of a valuation method used to estimate the attractiveness of Regis Corporation...
Analysis Article Feb 05

Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS) Released Earnings Last Week And Analysts Lifted Their Price Target To US$11.00

Regis Corporation ( NYSE:RGS ) just released its latest second-quarter report and things are not looking great...
Analysis Article Jan 26

Reflecting on Regis' (NYSE:RGS) Share Price Returns Over The Last Year

It is doubtless a positive to see that the Regis Corporation ( NYSE:RGS ) share price has gained some 76% in the last...
Analysis Article Dec 28

Is Regis (NYSE:RGS) Weighed On By Its Debt Load?

The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...
Analysis Article Dec 02

Should You Review Recent Insider Transactions At Regis Corporation (NYSE:RGS)?

We've lost count of how many times insiders have accumulated shares in a company that goes on to improve markedly. The...

CEO

Susan Lintonsmith (60 yo)

less than a year
Tenure
US$95,712
Compensation

Ms. Susan Lintonsmith is Chief Executive Officer of Regis Corporation from March 2026 and serves as its President since March 2026 and served as its Director since January 15, 2025 until March 2026 and was...


Leadership Team

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Susan Lintonsmith
President & CEOless than a yearUS$95.71k0.17%
$ 118.1k
Kersten Zupfer
Executive VP & CFO6.5yrsUS$1.01m0.62%
$ 432.8k
Jim Lain
COO and EVP of Brand Operations for Supercuts & Cost Cuttersless than a yearUS$946.50k0.55%
$ 385.7k
James Suarez
Executive Vice President of Merchandising & Education4.2yrsno data0.54%
$ 375.9k
Keelee MacDonald
Senior Vice President of Franchise Operationsless than a yearno data0.059%
$ 41.6k
0.3yrs
Average Tenure
55yo
Average Age

Experienced Management: RGS's management team is not considered experienced ( 0.3 years average tenure), which suggests a new team.


Board Members

NamePositionTenureCompensationOwnership
Michael Merriman
Independent Director14.8yrsUS$205.04k0.52%
$ 365.6k
Michael Mansbach
Independent Director4.9yrsUS$138.00k0.32%
$ 227.0k
Nancy Benacci
Independent Chair3yrsUS$151.04k0.29%
$ 199.9k
Andrew Alfano
Independent Directorless than a yearno data0.096%
$ 67.4k
William Charters
Independent Directorless than a yearno data3.82%
$ 2.7m
Lockie Andrews
Independent Director4.7yrsUS$138.00k0.32%
$ 225.7k
3.8yrs
Average Tenure
58yo
Average Age

Experienced Board: RGS's board of directors are considered experienced (3.8 years average tenure).


Company Analysis and Financial Data Status

DataLast Updated (UTC time)
Company Analysis2026/05/11 15:30
End of Day Share Price 2026/05/08 00:00
Earnings2025/12/31
Annual Earnings2025/06/30

Data Sources

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Company Financials10 years
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Analyst Consensus Estimates+3 years
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Market Prices30 years
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Ownership10 years
  • Top shareholders
  • Insider trading
Management10 years
  • Leadership team
  • Board of directors
Key Developments10 years
  • Company announcements

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Analyst Sources

Regis Corporation is covered by 12 analysts. 0 of those analysts submitted the estimates of revenue or earnings used as inputs to our report. Analysts submissions are updated throughout the day.

AnalystInstitution
Lorraine Corrine HutchinsonBofA Global Research
Stephanie Schiller WissinkJefferies LLC
Jillian NelsonJohnson Rice & Company, L.L.C.