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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. Estimates – NASDAQ:RICKTradingView report covering RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
Why RICK Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
$28.32 -0.04% NASDAQ • Live Quote vs Prior Daily Close (Synced Snapshot)
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.26
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) carries a Roarable Rating of D+ (Sell) with 54/100 RQD Confidence due to weak cash-flow efficiency and sensitivity to current interest rates. Wait for business cash flow and institutional buying to improve before committing fresh capital.
ROARABLE D+ • SELL / AVOID
Cap $216.5M
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As of 2026-11-03, RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 54/100 at a spot price of $28.32 (-0.04% 1D, market cap $216.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RICK ranks #470 in composite RQD confidence.
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How does RICK compare to JACK and RRGB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
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Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), RICK carries a Roarable D+ (54/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, JACK (Jack In The Box Inc.) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $249.6M) and RRGB (Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $172.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PTLO leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while RRGB leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).
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What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for RICK?
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Per RICK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000935419), RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. generated $279.4M in revenue (-5.5% YoY), $10.8M in net income, and $49.4M in free cash flow against $590.3M in total assets and $222.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
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INTERACTIVE SCENARIO DECK:
EXT / AFTER-HRS: $28.26 (-0.20%)🧬 Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)⚙️ Cash Engine: 8/20 (D-) • 17.7% FCF Margin
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5-PILLAR SNOWFLAKE RADARRw D+ · Rk D
Each axis scored 0–20
12M PRICE TARGET CONE-1.8% Base Target
WHALE OPTIONS SNAPSHOT: — (No Active Options Snapshot on file for RICK)Realized 20D OHLCV Swing Band: ±6.4%
Deterministic 5-Pillar Attribution (54/100 Composite)
🔍 WHY RICK SCORES 54/100 (D+) — TOP 3 DRIVERS2 Bullish Pillars + #1 Risk Drag
▲ #1 Bullish Driver: Insider Conviction & Share Dilution+15/20 pts (28% of score)
SEC Form 4 / 13F Thermometer: 75% Net Buy • Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)
▲ #2 Bullish Driver: Whale & Options Positioning+12/20 pts (22% of score)
20D Institutional Volume Accumulation (±6.4% realized swing band)
▼ #1 Drag / Risk Factor: SEC 10-K Forensic Risk7/20 pts (-13 pt drag)
Balance-sheet & 10-K footnote risk deducts 13 pts from forensic ceiling
📈 PAST 4 QUARTERS RQD vs SUBSEQUENT RETURNQ1 → Q2 → Q3 → Current
Q1 (-3Q)Grade D$26.44-0.7% Next Q
46
Q2 (-2Q)Grade D$26.26+5.6% Next Q
49
Q3 (-1Q)Grade C-$27.72+2.2% Next Q
51
CurrentGrade D+$28.32-0.7% Hist 90D α
54
Trajectory: D (46) → D+ (54)Full Audit →
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⚔️ Adversarial Opposing Case: What Could Spark a RICK Turnaround Squeeze
While RICK currently carries a cautious 54/100 (D+) rating due to SEC 10-K Forensic Risk (7/20), shorts face asymmetric squeeze risk if free cash flow inflects or management executes accretive buybacks.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #1
Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #2
Options & Short-Covering Gamma: Reclaiming the 50-day SMA ($27.76) and Max Pain ($29.74) forces dealer call-delta covering toward $33.60.
🚀 Contrarian Squeeze Trigger #3
Forensic Repair Trigger: Halting share dilution (Cannibal Buyback (-2.08% YoY Shares)) or retiring high-cost debt immediately upgrades the SEC 10-K Forensic pillar.
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Contract: “RICK Beats Next Quarter EPS Consensus (Dec 29, 2026) & Holds Above 200D SMA”
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Why RICK Stock Traded Steady Today — RQD Quant Desk Flash
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) slipped -0.04% to $28.32, trading at 67% of its 52-week range ($20.76 – $32). Stretched risk/reward at 20x P/E (6% return on capital) under elevated 10-year interest-rate pressure.
- ▸Technical Tape: Trading at 67% of its 52-week range ($20.76 – $32) with RSI-14 at 63 (BULLISH MOMENTUM).
- ▸Volatility Profile: Historical 20-day realized swing band of ±6.4% around $28.32 (no active unusual options sweep snapshot on file).
- ▸Fundamental Anchor: Roarable D+ (Sell) backed by 52% gross margin and $49.4M annual free cash flow.
Live RICK Headlines & Catalysts
CATALYSTInvesting.com • 1d ago
RCI Hospitality reports Q4 sales up 0.8%, Bombshells gains 18.3%Investing.com report covering RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo Finance • 1d ago
RCI Reports 4Q26 & FY26 Club & Sports Bar SalesYahoo Finance report covering RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty troops will eat free; accompanying family members get 20% off mealsStock Titan report covering RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
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CATALYSThttps://www.siam.in/ • 1d ago
RCI Hospitality (RICK) Slips 1.33% to $26.62, Sitting at the Midpoint of Its Recent Range - Price Surge Stockshttps://www.siam.in/ report covering RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) market action, institutional positioning, and fundamental catalysts.
MARKET WIREYahoo • 5d ago
Bombshells to Honor Veterans and Active-Duty Military with Free Meals on Veterans Day in Texas & ColoradoHOUSTON, October 29, 2026--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) announced Bombshells Restaurant & Bar will salute veterans and active-duty military by offering free meals (includes appetizer, entrée and dessert)
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RICK // CANDLESTICK & AUTO-TRENDLINE WORKSTATION6M: +13.28%▲ ASCENDING CHANNEL
2026-11-03O $28.33H $28.33L $28.32C $28.32VOL 36.1K
RES: $35.86SUP: $25.23SMA50: $27.76SMA200: $25.81
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RICK Dilution Monitor, Expectations Hurdle, Butterfly Connections & Policy Exposure
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Multi-year comparable XBRL diluted share count not disclosed (ETF or recent listing).
Reverse-DCF Expectations Hurdle
13.5%/yr Implied 5Y Growth
vs. -5.5% actual YoY revenue growth (assuming 9.25% cost of equity & 16.5x terminal multiple).
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DETERMINISTIC MULTI-FACTOR EQUITY AUDIT • SEC EDGAR XBRL × RQD PEER BENCHMARK
📊 Quantitative Sector Peer Comparison, SEC Filing Delta & Investment FAQ (RICK)
Consumer Discretionary Rank #470 of 1009
⚔️ JACK vs RICK Full Matrix →
1. Head-to-Head Consumer Discretionary Peer Comparison (RICK vs. JACK, RRGB, PLAY, PTLO)
Industry: Restaurants (51 Tracked Issuers)Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary securities in the Roarable RQD universe, RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) ranks #470 by composite RQD confidence (54/100, grade D+) and #680 by equity capitalization ($216.5M). Within this direct 5-issuer industry benchmark cohort, PTLO leads on earnings valuation at 17.9x trailing P/E, while RRGB leads on capital efficiency and profitability with 5.7% ROIC and — gross margin. RRGB currently holds the highest overall quantitative score in the immediate peer group at 57/100 (D+) compared with RICK at 54/100 (D+).
| Ticker / Company | Roarable Grade | RQD Score | Trailing P/E | Gross Margin | ROIC | 1D Change | Market Cap | Head-to-Head |
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| RICK
ACTIVE
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. | D+ | 54/100 | 20.0x | — | 5.6% | -0.04% | $216.5M | Benchmark Subject |
| JACK Jack In The Box Inc. | D- | 38/100 | — | — | -35.0% | -0.11% | $249.6M | /jack-vs-rick → |
| RRGB Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. | D+ | 57/100 | — | — | 5.7% | -2.36% | $172.2M | /rrgb-vs-rick → |
| PLAY Dave & Buster's Entertainment Inc. | E | 28/100 | — | 85.7% | 4.3% | -3.69% | $272.7M | /play-vs-rick → |
| PTLO Portillo's Inc. (Class A) | D- | 42/100 | 17.9x | — | 4.9% | -1.81% | $369.8M | /ptlo-vs-rick → |
2. Multi-Year SEC XBRL Revenue, Cash Flow & Balance-Sheet Trajectory (FY2023–FY2025)
SEC EDGAR 10-K • FILED 2025-09-30 • CIK 0000935419 ↗In its most recent audited fiscal period (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30), RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) reported GAAP revenue of $279.4M (-5.5% vs. FY2024 revenue of $295.6M , and -4.9% cumulative change since FY2023) , GAAP net income of $10.8M, operating cash flow of $49.4M, and free cash flow of $49.4M (-11.6% YoY). On the balance sheet, RICK closed FY2025 with $590.3M in total assets against $222.0M in total debt (Altman Z-Score: 1.44, Piotroski F-Score: 6/9).
| Fiscal Period | Filing Date | Revenue | Net Income | Operating Cash Flow | Free Cash Flow | Total Assets | Total Debt |
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| FY2025 (FY) | 2025-09-30 | $279.4M | $10.8M | $49.4M | $49.4M | $590.3M | $222.0M |
| FY2024 (FY) | 2024-09-30 | $295.6M | $3.0M | $55.9M | $55.9M | $586.2M | $217.7M |
| FY2023 (FY) | 2023-09-30 | $293.8M | $29.1M | $59.1M | $59.1M | — | — |
3. RICK Data-Verified Investor FAQ (RQD Rating, Sector Peers, SEC Forensics & Technicals)
✓ SCHEMA.ORG FAQPAGE JSON-LD ENABLEDIs RICK stock a Buy, Hold, or Sell right now according to Roarable's RQD model?
As of 2026-11-03, RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: RICK) is rated D+ (Sell / SELL) by Roarable's 5-pillar RQD engine with a composite confidence score of 54/100 at a spot price of $28.32 (-0.04% 1D, market cap $216.5M). Pillar breakdown: Fundamental Cash Engine 8/20, Institutional 13F & Options Flow 12/20, SEC Balance-Sheet Forensics 7/20, FRED Macro Regime Fit 12/20, and Executive Insider Alignment 15/20. Across 1009 tracked Consumer Discretionary issuers, RICK ranks #470 in composite RQD confidence.
How does RICK compare to JACK and RRGB in the Consumer Discretionary sector?
Within the Consumer Discretionary sector (Restaurants), RICK carries a Roarable D+ (54/100 RQD), trailing P/E of 20.0x, gross margin of —, and ROIC of 5.6%. By comparison, JACK (Jack In The Box Inc.) holds a D- grade (38/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC -35.0%, cap $249.6M) and RRGB (Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc.) posts a D+ grade (57/100 RQD, P/E N/A, ROIC 5.7%, cap $172.2M). Among the 5-stock peer group, PTLO leads on earnings multiple (17.9x) while RRGB leads on capital efficiency (5.7% ROIC).
What are the biggest fundamental strengths and SEC risk factors for RICK?
Per RICK's SEC EDGAR XBRL 10-K filing (FY2025, filed 2025-09-30, CIK 0000935419), RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. generated $279.4M in revenue (-5.5% YoY), $10.8M in net income, and $49.4M in free cash flow against $590.3M in total assets and $222.0M in total debt. Key quantitative strengths: Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Primary risk factors monitored: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Institutional options positioning shows a 50% call / 50% put premium split.
Where is RICK trading relative to its 50-day, 200-day, and 52-week technical levels?
RICK last traded at $28.32 (-0.04% on volume of 36,055 shares), positioning the stock +2.02% above its 50-day simple moving average ($27.76) and +9.72% above its 200-day simple moving average ($25.81). Across its 52-week range of $20.76 to $32.00, RICK sits at the 67.3% percentile with a 14-day RSI of 63.0 (BULLISH MOMENTUM) and an implied next-earnings move of ±6.4% ($26.51 to $30.13).
ROARABLE RATING BRIEF • RQD 54/100 (D+)
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RICK — RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc.: What the Facts Mean to a Prospective Investor
Methodology: RQD v6.2 Deterministic 5-Pillar & SEC XBRL Audit
Updated: 2025-09-30
1. Roarable Rating Brief: What This Means to a Prospective Investor
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) earns a live Roarable RQD composite score of 54/100, corresponding to a D+ letter grade (Roarable Sell) at a spot price of $28.32 (-0.04% 1D, market capitalization $216.5M).
- Fundamental Cash Engine (8/20): Anchored by return on invested capital (ROIC) of 5.6%, gross margin of —, operating margin of 10.8%, and free cash flow yield of 22.82%.
- Whale 13F & Options Flow (12/20) + Insider Conviction (15/20): Tracks institutional 13F accumulation, CBOE options call/put positioning, and SEC Form 4 / Congressional PTR filings.
- Macro Regime Fit (12/20) + Forensic Balance Sheet (7/20): Incorporates a 1.00x equity beta, Altman Z-Score of 1.44, Piotroski F-Score of 6/9, and Debt/Equity of 0.95x.
2. Business Model, Unit Margins & SEC Financial Trajectory
RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. Is a NASDAQ-listed issuer in the Consumer Discretionary sector, Restaurants industry. The profile describes the company as operating in Restaurants with a market capitalization of $0.2B.
In its latest audited SEC EDGAR 10-K filing for FY2025 (filed 2025-09-30), RCI Hospitality Holdings Inc. (RICK) reported $279.4M in annual revenue (up from $295.6M in FY2024, -5.5% YoY) and $10.8M in GAAP net income. Over the multi-year SEC filing window from FY2023 ($293.8M revenue, $29.1M net income) through FY2025, RICK scaled operating cash flow to $49.4M and free cash flow to $49.4M, backed by $590.3M in total assets against $222.0M in total debt.
3. Institutional Bull vs. Bear Thesis & Valuation Tradeoff
- 🐂 Primary Bull Case (D+ • RQD 54/100): Company leadership has skin in the game with net positive insider conviction. Free cash flow yield of 22.82% and institutional whale pillar of 12/20. With Fundamental Cash Engine at 8/20 and Institutional Whale Flow at 12/20, sustained execution supports upside toward the upper end of the $20.76 – $32.00 52-week range.
- 🐻 Primary Bear Case & Valuation Risk: Recent SEC filings added new risk-factor disclosures that warrant keeping an eye on margins. Investors must weigh 20.0x trailing P/E and 13.5x EV/EBITDA against 10.8% operating margins and a 1.00x macro beta.
4. 2nd-Order Butterfly Ripples & Key Questions to Watch
The supply chain is NONE, with an empty list of butterfly links. Upstream supplier and downstream customer dependencies are — Sector correlation data beyond the Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants classification is — Second-order bottlenecks cannot be mapped from the provided sources.
- Key Question #1: Can RICK sustain or expand its 10.8% operating margin and 5.6% ROIC against Restaurants peers over the next 4 quarters?
- Key Question #2: Following FY2025 revenue of $279.4M and free cash flow of $49.4M, how will capital allocation balance growth reinvestment against $222.0M in total debt?
- Key Question #3: How sensitive is RICK's 18.6x forward P/E multiple to Consumer Discretionary capital spending cycles and macro interest-rate shifts (Beta 1.00x)?
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RICK Bull vs. Bear Conversation Board — What's Your Call at $28.32?
🐂 67% BULLISH CONVICTION COMMUNITY TUG-OF-WAR ON RICK 🐻 33% BEARISH CONVICTION
QU QuantViper RQD DEBATE OPENER • Systematic Momentum Desk 🐂 BULLISH
🎯 Target: $34.55 (+22.0%)
📌 Pinned Debate A 22.82% FCF yield and 18.6 forward P/E give the stock a cash-generation profile that could support upside if the cash engine holds.
Picked up a starter position in RICK in my $100K Virtual Cash book at $28.32. A 22.82% FCF yield and 18.6 forward P/E give the stock a cash-generation profile that could support upside if the cash engine holds.. Trading inside a $20.76–$32.00 52-week range with 22.82% FCF yield gives solid downside support if Restaurants multiples expand this quarter.
CapAlloc_Nerd 🐂 BULL
@ForensicBear Fair point on 20.0x trailing P/E, but you're ignoring the forward operating leverage in Restaurants. If gross margin (0.0%) holds, EPS grows into the multiple faster than bears think.
FO ForensicBear RQD DEBATE OPENER • 10-K Footnote Auditor 🐻 BEARISH
🎯 Target: $22.09 (-22.0%)
Spot @ $28.32 Altman Z of 1.44, Debt/Equity of 0.95, and ROIC of 5.6% against $222.0M of debt point to a stressed balance sheet and weak returns on c
Here is the bear case nobody on the bull side wants to address on RICK: Altman Z of 1.44, Debt/Equity of 0.95, and ROIC of 5.6% against $222.0M of debt point to a stressed balance sheet and weak returns on capital.. At 20.0x trailing P/E, even a small guidance miss in Restaurants triggers a 12-15% air pocket.