Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc,.
CBRLCracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. is a publicly traded American restaurant and retail company founded in 1969. Known for its Southern country themes, comfort food, and nostalgic store design, it operates a chain of full-service restaurants and gift shops across the United States. The company emphasizes traditional Southern hospitality and offers a menu featuring classic American dishes, along with a variety of retail merchandise reflecting regional and Americana themes.
Dividend History
Investors can expect a dividend payout of $0.25 per share, scheduled to be distributed in 19 days on February 11, 2026
| Pay Date | Amount | Ex-Date | Record Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2026 | $0.25 | 2026-01-16 | 2026-01-16 |
| November 12, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-10-17 | 2025-10-17 |
| August 13, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-07-18 | 2025-07-18 |
| May 14, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-04-11 | 2025-04-11 |
| February 12, 2025 | $0.25 | 2025-01-17 | 2025-01-17 |
Dividends Summary
- Consistent Payer: Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc,. has rewarded shareholders with 90 dividend payments over the past 22 years.
- Total Returned Value: Investors who held CBRL shares during this period received a total of $72.29 per share in dividend income.
- Latest Payout: The most recent dividend of $0.25/share was paid 72 days ago, on November 12, 2025.
- Yield & Schedule: CBRL currently pays dividends quarterly with an annual yield of 3.33%.
- Dividend Growth: Since 2004, the dividend payout has grown by 127.3%, from $0.11 to $0.25.
- Dividend Reliability: CBRL has maintained or increased its dividend for 7 consecutive payments.
Company News
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Investor Kevin O'Leary suggests Cracker Barrel's recent rebranding controversy could generate positive publicity, comparing it to Bud Light's media backlash. Donald Trump also weighed in, recommending the company revert to its original logo and view the situation as an opportunity.
Cracker Barrel's stock jumped over 7% after reversing its logo rebrand following political pressure and commentary from Donald Trump, who advised the company to return to its original logo.
Big Bad Breakfast (BBB) has hired restaurant industry veteran Paul Hineman as Strategic Growth Advisor to support the company's expansion strategy, with plans to open new locations including their first restaurant in Atlanta.
