Same-store sales trends at flagship nightclub locations (traffic counts and per-customer spending)
Bombshells unit expansion pace and comparable store sales growth in the restaurant segment
Real estate transactions (acquisitions, sale-leasebacks, property valuations)
Regulatory developments affecting adult entertainment licensing in key markets (Texas, New York, Florida)
high - Adult entertainment and casual dining are highly discretionary categories that correlate strongly with consumer confidence and disposable income. The 89.7% net income decline suggests extreme sensitivity to economic conditions. Business clientele (bachelor parties, corporate entertainment) and individual customers both reduce spending during recessions. The company's Texas concentration creates exposure to oil/energy sector employment trends.
Rising rates negatively impact the business through multiple channels: (1) higher debt service costs on the company's leverage, (2) reduced consumer discretionary spending as household debt becomes more expensive, (3) lower valuation multiples for cash flow streams, and (4) reduced appetite for real estate acquisitions. The 1.01 debt/equity ratio makes refinancing risk material if rates remain elevated.
Shifting social attitudes and increased regulatory scrutiny of adult entertainment venues, including zoning restrictions, licensing challenges, and potential bans in certain jurisdictions
Long-term demographic trends showing younger consumers preferring digital entertainment and experiences over traditional nightlife venues
Labor model vulnerability as dancer classification (independent contractor vs. employee) faces ongoing legal challenges that could fundamentally alter unit economics
value - The 0.7x price/sales and 0.7x price/book ratios attract deep value investors betting on asset backing and operational turnaround potential. The 15.6% FCF yield (if sustainable) appeals to distressed/special situations investors. However, the 58% one-year decline and 89% earnings collapse have driven away growth and momentum investors. The business model and industry create ESG screening challenges, limiting institutional ownership.
Trend
-2.1% vs SMA 50 · -8.6% vs SMA 200
Momentum
Distribution pattern detected. More selling days than accumulation over the past 20 sessions. Not a conducive environment for a squeeze.
Based on volume distribution analysis. Direct short interest data (short float %, days to cover) is not available in current data sources.
ANALYST ESTIMATES
Analyst consensus estimates · Actuals replace estimates as reported
| Year | Revenue Est. | Rev Gth | EPS Est. | EPS Gth | Range | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FY2023 | $298.5M $298.5M–$298.5M | — | $2.05 | — | — | Low1 |
FY2024 | $295.4M $295.4M–$295.4M | ▼ -1.1% | $3.27 | ▲ +59.3% | — | Low1 |
FY2025 | $276.6M $276.6M–$276.6M | ▼ -6.3% | $4.35 | ▲ +33.0% | — | Low1 |
Dividend per payment — last 8 periods
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
RICK News
About
rci hospitality holdings, inc., formerly rick's cabaret international, inc., operates upscale gentlemen's clubs and restaurants. subsidiary activities include websites and a media division. founded in 1983, rick’s cabaret pioneered in the creation of elegant gentlemen’s clubs featuring beautiful topless entertainers and high quality restaurant service. rick’s cabaret went public through an ipo in 1995 and is listed on the nasdaq global market under the symbol rick. options in rick are traded on the chicago board of options exchange (cboe). there are currently 46 nightclubs and restaurants nationwide in the rci hospitality holdings group. investors are attracted by strong cash flow, consistent profitability, effective internal financial controls developed by management, local laws that create high barriers to entry by potential competitors, and execution of a roll-up strategy in the consolidating gentlemen’s club industry. in recent years the company has acquired nightclubs in major
| Symbol | Price | Day % | Mkt Cap↓ | P/E | Rev Grw | Margin | ELO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RICK◀ | $24.07 | +0.00% | $184M | — | -547.0% | — | 1500 |
| $264.14 | -1.15% | $2.8T | 31.3 | +1237.8% | 1083.4% | 1522 | |
| $422.24 | -4.75% | $1.6T | 352.3 | -293.1% | 400.1% | 1508 | |
| $297.51 | -2.25% | $296.3B | 20.9 | +324.0% | 859.6% | 1474 | |
| $276.39 | +0.00% | $196.4B | 22.6 | +372.3% | — | 1481 | |
| $147.43 | +0.05% | $163.2B | 30.2 | +711.9% | — | 1499 | |
| $218.42 | -2.32% | $122.3B | — | — | — | 1487 | |
| Sector avg | — | -1.49% | — | 91.4 | +301.0% | 781.0% | 1496 |