RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) Stock Overview
Through its subsidiaries, engages in the hospitality and related businesses in the United States. More details
| Snowflake Score | |
|---|---|
| Valuation | 3/6 |
| Future Growth | 0/6 |
| Past Performance | 0/6 |
| Financial Health | 0/6 |
| Dividends | 2/6 |
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Analyst Price Targets
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. Competitors
Price History & Performance
| Historical stock prices | |
|---|---|
| Current Share Price | US$28.05 |
| 52 Week High | US$38.25 |
| 52 Week Low | US$20.76 |
| Beta | 0.76 |
| 1 Month Change | 5.85% |
| 3 Month Change | 13.52% |
| 1 Year Change | -26.34% |
| 3 Year Change | -57.45% |
| 5 Year Change | -54.16% |
| Change since IPO | 220.57% |
Recent News & Updates
Recent updates
Seeking Alpha • Aug 10
RCI Hospitality: Concerning Trends Beneath Improved Q3 Financials
Summary RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. reported an improvement in its fiscal Q3 earnings performance. Underlying concerns remain. Nightclub sales were boosted by acquisitions, and Bombshells' traffic improvement reflects a temporary sports boost. Due to weak underlying trends, I estimate RICK stock to have -17% downside to $23.2. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Sep 18
Little Excitement Around RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) Earnings As Shares Take 29% Pounding
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RICK ) shareholders that were waiting for something to happen have been dealt a...Analysis Article • Sep 06
RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) Has Affirmed Its Dividend Of $0.07
The board of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RICK ) has announced that it will pay a dividend on the 30th of...Analysis Article • Aug 11
Here's Why Some Shareholders May Not Be Too Generous With RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) CEO Compensation This Year
NasdaqGM:RICK 1 Year Share Price vs Fair Value Explore RCI Hospitality Holdings's Fair Values from the Community and...Analysis Article • May 20
Investors Can Find Comfort In RCI Hospitality Holdings' (NASDAQ:RICK) Earnings Quality
Soft earnings didn't appear to concern RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:RICK ) shareholders over the last...Seeking Alpha • Mar 26
RCI Hospitality: Profitability Improvements Are Welcome
Summary RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s Q1 earnings showed mixed performance, with nightclub sales slightly up but Bombshell Restaurants dragging overall revenue down. The company is improving operational efficiency by closing underperforming restaurants, which should boost profitability in the long term. Despite a high debt-to-cash ratio, the RICK's interest coverage ratio of 3.3x suggests manageable debt, though it's on the riskier side. Uncertainty in the economy and potential tariffs make me cautious; I prefer to wait and see how the company performs in the next few quarters. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Jan 10
RCI Hospitality: Back To Basics
Summary RCI Hospitality's new "Back-to-Basics" strategy focuses on improving performance, divesting underperforming Bombshells locations, and refocusing on the primary club acquisition strategy and share buybacks. Recent performance has shown a return to comparable growth in nightclubs, but the remaining Bombshells have continued to lag in sales. With RCI Hospitality's financial targets, including $400 million in FY2029 sales and $75 million in free cash flow, I estimate 26% upside to a fair value of $70.8. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Nov 07
Capital Allocation Trends At RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) Aren't Ideal
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. Ideally, a business will show two...Seeking Alpha • Oct 24
RCI Hospitality: 3 Themes To Watch Into 2025
Summary RCI Hospitality has been under pressure amid weak sales, pressuring margins. The company's latest update shows signs of a recovery in core nightclub same-store sales as a positive signal into 2025. The stock offers good value as a potential turnaround pick. Read the full article on Seeking Alpha
New Narrative • Sep 24
Strategic Overhaul Poised To Elevate Margins And Shareholder Value
Introduction of a Back to Basics strategy and strategic refocusing indicates a shift towards operational efficiency and prioritization of high-revenue projects.Seeking Alpha • Aug 09
RCI Hospitality Q3: Signs Of Bombshells Segment Stabilization, Finally
Summary RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. reported its Q3 financials, showing a return to SSS growth in Nightclubs and stabilization in Bombshells. Underlying profitability stayed quite good, with Nightclubs' lower service sales having a bad impact but cost savings in Bombshells showing a good earnings improvement sequentially. The company is clearly focusing on its core operational competencies with the withdrawal of casino licenses. RCI Hospitality's stock still trades at an attractive level. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Jul 12
Here's What To Make Of RCI Hospitality Holdings' (NASDAQ:RICK) Decelerating Rates Of Return
Finding a business that has the potential to grow substantially is not easy, but it is possible if we look at a few key...Seeking Alpha • Jun 17
RCI Hospitality: Short-Term Weakness, Mid-Term Opportunity (Rating Upgrade)
Summary RCI Hospitality's short-term growth outlook has weakened with a continued bad Bombshells performance and weaker same-store sales in nightclubs. The company's continued aggressive location development and acquisitions, and initiated Bombshells improvements still reflect great mid-term revenue and earnings growth potential. The weaker stock price reflects short-term weakness, but as the long-term growth story stands nearly as strong, the valuation has become attractive. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Apr 10
RCI Hospitality: Expanding Into New Markets
Summary RCI Hospitality Holdings has a share price that is currently undervalued at $55.83 versus a price target of $64.80 a share when considering its normal business operations. The company's two new casinos in Central City, CO, are expected to significantly add to RICK's revenue. With the addition of two new casinos, RCI Hospitality Holdings could have its share price target set somewhere between $72.83 and $88.03 a share. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaSeeking Alpha • Mar 05
RCI Hospitality: An Opportunistic Capital Allocation Strategy
Summary RCI Hospitality operates nightclubs and sports-bar restaurants with a long track record of value-creating acquisitions and organic growth initiatives, as well as stock buybacks. The company has also been able to have high and stable margins in part due to RCI Hospitality owning the majority of the real estate in which it operates. RCI Hospitality's great capital allocation strategy creates room for long-term appreciation, but I currently see only very slim upside for the stock with the current valuation. Read the full article on Seeking AlphaAnalysis Article • Feb 15
Some Investors May Be Willing To Look Past RCI Hospitality Holdings' (NASDAQ:RICK) Soft Earnings
Shareholders appeared unconcerned with RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:RICK ) lackluster earnings report last...Analysis Article • Jan 04
Market Participants Recognise RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) Earnings
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s ( NASDAQ:RICK ) price-to-earnings (or "P/E") ratio of 19.8x might make it look like a...Analysis Article • Dec 15
Is RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) A Risky Investment?
The external fund manager backed by Berkshire Hathaway's Charlie Munger, Li Lu, makes no bones about it when he says...Analysis Article • Oct 15
RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) Hasn't Managed To Accelerate Its Returns
What trends should we look for it we want to identify stocks that can multiply in value over the long term? Firstly...Analysis Article • Dec 19
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) Intrinsic Value Is Potentially 28% Above Its Share Price
How far off is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. ( NASDAQ:RICK ) from its intrinsic value? Using the most recent financial...Analysis Article • Dec 08
Does RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) Have A Healthy Balance Sheet?
Legendary fund manager Li Lu (who Charlie Munger backed) once said, 'The biggest investment risk is not the volatility...Analysis Article • Oct 14
The Return Trends At RCI Hospitality Holdings (NASDAQ:RICK) Look Promising
There are a few key trends to look for if we want to identify the next multi-bagger. In a perfect world, we'd like to...Shareholder Returns
| RICK | US Hospitality | US Market | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7D | 8.1% | 1.0% | 0.09% |
| 1Y | -26.3% | -1.1% | 19.0% |
Return vs Industry: RICK underperformed the US Hospitality industry which returned -1.1% over the past year.
Return vs Market: RICK underperformed the US Market which returned 19% over the past year.
Price Volatility
| RICK volatility | |
|---|---|
| RICK Average Weekly Movement | 4.8% |
| Hospitality Industry Average Movement | 6.6% |
| Market Average Movement | 7.2% |
| 10% most volatile stocks in US Market | 16.3% |
| 10% least volatile stocks in US Market | 3.1% |
Stable Share Price: RICK has not had significant price volatility in the past 3 months compared to the US market.
Volatility Over Time: RICK's weekly volatility (5%) has been stable over the past year.
About the Company
| Founded | Employees | CEO | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | 3,444 | Travis Reese | www.rcihospitality.com |
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, engages in the hospitality and related businesses in the United States. The company operates through Nightclubs, Bombshells, and Other segments. It owns and/or operates upscale adult nightclubs under the Rick’s Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie’s Cabaret, XTC Cabaret, Club Onyx, Hoops Cabaret and Sports Bar, Scarlett’s Cabaret, Diamond Cabaret, Cheetah Gentlemen's Club, PT's Showclub, Playmates Club, Country Rock Cabaret, Temptations Adult Cabaret, Foxy’s Cabaret, Vivid Cabaret, Downtown Cabaret, Cabaret East, The Seville, Silver City Cabaret, Heartbreakers Gentlemen's Club, Kappa Men’s Club, Baby Dolls, and Chicas Locas brands; and a dance club under the Studio 80 brand.
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. Fundamentals Summary
| RICK fundamental statistics | |
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| Market cap | US$209.84m |
| Earnings (TTM) | -US$4.21m |
| Revenue (TTM) | US$284.42m |
0.8x
P/S Ratio-50.9x
P/E RatioIs RICK overvalued?
See Fair Value and valuation analysisEarnings & Revenue
| RICK income statement (TTM) | |
|---|---|
| Revenue | US$284.42m |
| Cost of Revenue | US$42.76m |
| Gross Profit | US$241.66m |
| Other Expenses | US$245.87m |
| Earnings | -US$4.21m |
Last Reported Earnings
Jun 30, 2026
Next Earnings Date
n/a
| Earnings per share (EPS) | -0.55 |
| Gross Margin | 84.97% |
| Net Profit Margin | -1.48% |
| Debt/Equity Ratio | 101.1% |
How did RICK perform over the long term?
See historical performance and comparisonDividends
1.1%
Current Dividend Yield-58%
Payout RatioCompany Analysis and Financial Data Status
| Data | Last Updated (UTC time) |
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| Company Analysis | 2026/08/12 23:07 |
| End of Day Share Price | 2026/08/12 00:00 |
| Earnings | 2026/06/30 |
| Annual Earnings | 2025/09/30 |
Data Sources
The data used in our company analysis is from S&P Global Market Intelligence LLC. The following data is used in our analysis model to generate this report. Data is normalised which can introduce a delay from the source being available.
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| Company Financials | 10 years |
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| Analyst Consensus Estimates | +3 years |
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| Market Prices | 30 years |
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| Ownership | 10 years |
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| Management | 10 years |
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| Key Developments | 10 years |
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Analyst Sources
RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. is covered by 2 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.
| Analyst | Institution |
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| Scott Buck | H.C. Wainwright & Co. |
| Anthony Lebiedzinski | Sidoti & Company, LLC |