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RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) Stock Price & Analysis

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) — MoonshotScore 54/100 (Fair band), calculated Oct 5, 2026. Price $26.62 (-1.33%), as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session; market cap $204M.

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$26.62 −$0.36 (-1.33%) Market Cap $204M

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. · RICK · NASDAQ

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. operates in the hospitality and entertainment sectors, primarily through adult nightclubs and restaurants. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of venues across the United States.

Price as of Oct 2, 2026

Key Statistics

54 of 100

MoonshotScore v2 · RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK)

Fair
Business Quality Average (47)
Financial Safety Strained (30)
Valuation Fair (62)
Growth Durability Growing (70)
Momentum Rising (64)
Why this rating? Method, drivers & history

Bands for the MoonshotScore: Exceptional 80-100 · Strong 65-79 · Fair 45-64 · Weak below 45.

  • Business Quality — Is this a genuinely good business?
  • Financial Safety — Could this blow up on me?
  • Valuation — Am I paying a fair price?
  • Growth Durability — Is the growth real and likely to last?
  • Momentum — Is the market already moving on this?
The ten-second read ·

Durable growth, but a strained balance sheet. Business Quality: Average; Financial Safety: Strained; Valuation: Fair; Growth Durability: Growing; Momentum: Rising.

  • quarterly revenue $74M (Q3 FY2026, quarter ended Jun 2026)
  • EPS beat 3 of 8
  • Altman Z 1.42 · Piotroski F 5

Holding back: balance-sheet strain

Helping: durable growth

What has the MoonshotScore done over time?

MoonshotScore snapshots recorded for RICK (29 recorded, newest six shown)
RecordedScoreBand
55Fair
55Fair
55Fair
55Fair
55Fair
55Fair

The score was 54 in the stored Oct 4, 2026 snapshot and remains 54 in the current publication computed Oct 5, 2026 (0); the largest pillar moves were Momentum -9; the pillar moves offset under the sector-relative weighting, so the headline score is unchanged. This current publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.

Calculation uses the most recent completed US trading session. Live price changes do not update the score immediately.

Computed · Educational signal · not a buy or sell recommendation · How the MoonshotScore is computed →

Price & valuation

Dates shown where recorded
MeasureValueAs of
Latest provided price$26.62
Change on the day-1.33%
52-week range$20.76 – $32.02
Market capitalisation$204M
Shares traded on the day37.9K

Price & events

Other perspectives

Council score for RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK): perspectives

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

9-Factor Breakdown

Revenue Growth Weak
Gross Margin Strong
Operating Leverage Neutral
Cash Runway Neutral
R&D Intensity Neutral
Insider Activity Moderate
Trading Liquidity Strong
Price Momentum Weak
News Sentiment Neutral

Legends Council

6 lenses, 0 current

AI simulations built from the named investors' published principles. Not affiliated with, endorsed by, or the opinion of these individuals. How these lenses are built

Dalio-style lens (simulated) Ray Dalio Favorable read
Griffin-style lens (simulated) Ken Griffin Unfavorable read
Simons-style lens (simulated) Jim Simons Favorable read
Englander-style lens (simulated) Izzy Englander Unfavorable read
Klarman-style lens (simulated) Seth Klarman Favorable read
Moon AI lens (model) Favorable read

Read on: Sep 10, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

Munger's Mindset

Balance Sheet & Valuation · historical

Financial Health Weak
Margin of Safety Fairly Valued
Profit Margin Weak
Revenue Growth Negative
Debt/Equity Negative
ROE Negative
Gross Margin Moderate

Read on: Sep 10, 2026 · older than the 27 hours refresh window; not a current reading

How to read these bars and different assessments

Council is a separate blend of available disciplines; MoonshotScore above remains the five-pillar research rating.

Bars show each model's ordered assessment on its own scale, not a probability or a comparable investment return. The adjacent words give the assessment; more filled segments indicate a stronger model reading.

On Sep 10, 2026, the Munger lens read the price at that time as fairly valued against its own estimate of value.

Readings on this page are from Oct 5, 2026, except a card that shows its own read date.

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1 · What is it?

What is RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK), and what does it report?

Short answer · as of

A current FMP business description is unavailable; the listing and provider classification below are the available identity facts. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is listed on NASDAQ. It employs 3,444 people and is led by Travis Reese. In Q3 FY2026 it reported revenue of $74M and net income of $6M. The market values it at $204M.

2 · Latest results

What do the latest results show for RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK)?

Short answer · as of

The most recent reported quarter, Q3 FY2026, carried revenue of $74M. Against analyst estimates the company has EPS beat 3 of 8 reports.

Quarterly income statement — 4 quarters
Revenue, net income and earnings per share by quarter
PeriodRevenueNet incomeEPS
Q3 FY2026$74M$6M$0.83 (diluted)
Q2 FY2026$69M-$326,000-$0.04 (diluted)
Q1 FY2026$71M-$5M-$0.57 (diluted)
Q4 FY2025$71M-$6M-$0.62 (diluted)
3 · Financial strengths and risks

What are the financial strengths and risks for RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK)?

Short answer

The MoonshotScore pillars rate durable growth as strengths. What is holding it back is balance-sheet strain. The distress and quality screens read Altman Z 1.42 · Piotroski F 5. Trailing ratios: ROE -1.8% · ROA -0.7% · current ratio 0.56 · earnings yield -1.9% · free-cash-flow yield 15.6%.

Data-derived red flags

  • Financial-distress signal — its Altman Z-Score of 1.42 sits in the distress zone (elevated bankruptcy risk).
  • Negative return on equity (-1.8%) — the business is not currently generating profit on shareholder capital.
  • Inconsistent delivery — missed Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of the last 8 reported quarters.
5 · Peer comparison

How does RCI Hospitality Holdings compare with its peers?

Short answer

RCI Hospitality Holdings's score ranks 6th of 13 in the bounded comparison shown, against 12 same-model peers. These are company scores, not expected investment returns. The set lists named competitors first, then companies in the same data-provider industry classification closest in market value; that classification is the provider's, not our judgment of business similarity.

Peer set — price, market value and MoonshotScore
CompanyPriceMarket valueScore
Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NATH) Same industry, near in market value$101.51 Oct 5, 2026$416M83 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
BDL (BDL) Same industry, near in market value$47.94 Oct 5, 2026$86.5M77 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Same industry, near in market value$14.27 Oct 5, 2026$433M71 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) Named competitor$156.20 Oct 5, 2026$10.3B65 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Planet Fitness, Inc. (PLNT) Named competitor$42.08 Oct 5, 2026$3.37B61 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) — this page$26.62$204M54
Papa John's International, Inc. (PZZA) Same industry, near in market value$19.01 Oct 5, 2026$639M53 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) Same industry, near in market value$12.35 Oct 5, 2026$237M51 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Dine Brands Global, Inc. (DIN) Same industry, near in market value$29.30 Oct 5, 2026$380M44 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) Same industry, near in market value$3.52 Oct 5, 2026$254M39 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (RRGB) Same industry, near in market value$7.90 Oct 5, 2026$147M36 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
Noodles & Company (NDLS) Same industry, near in market value$13.93 Oct 5, 2026$80.0M32 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026
MasterBeef Group (MB) Same industry, near in market value$3.93 Oct 5, 2026$67.1M31 5-pillar Oct 5, 2026

Only 5-pillar scores are ranked together. Other models are not directly comparable. Price and score dates are shown separately; market-value dates are unavailable.

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RCI Hospitality Holdings Stock: Key Questions Answered

These answers are editorial: 1 of these 9 answers is drawn from the RICK research dossier (written May 10, 2026 by gemini-2.0-flash); the other 8 are question templates that restate figures shown above. Figures in this section are not part of the source register.

What does the MoonshotScore mean for RICK?

RICK carries the MoonshotScore stated above — the Fair band. This is an educational research signal, not a buy or sell recommendation. The number comes from the five-pillar engine (business quality, financial safety, valuation, growth durability, momentum), re-ranked daily against sector peers. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. operates in the hospitality and entertainment sectors, primarily through adult nightclubs and restaurants.

Is RICK a good stock to buy?

Stock Expert AI does not rate RICK buy, sell or hold. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. carries a MoonshotScore, in the Fair band, a research rating against its peers rather than a forecast. Whether it fits is your call: check what it sells, whether it earns and what the price assumes. This is educational content, not investment advice.

What is the RICK stock price today?

The last price recorded on this page for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) is $26.62, as of the Oct 2, 2026 trading session (source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote). It is a provider snapshot, not a live exchange feed, so check a brokerage quote before you trade.

What does RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. do?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. operates in the hospitality and entertainment sectors, primarily focusing on adult nightclubs and restaurants. The company owns and operates a diverse portfolio of venues across the United States, including upscale adult nightclubs under brands like Rick's Cabaret and Tootsie's Cabaret, as well as restaurants and sports bars under the Bombshells Restaurant & Bar brand.

What are the key factors to evaluate for RICK?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) holds a MoonshotScore in the moderate range. Expansion of Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: RCI Hospitality can drive growth by expanding its Bombshells chain across the United States. Not financial advice.

How frequently does RICK data refresh on this page?

RICK's price is the last quote we recorded, from the Oct 2, 2026 trading session. Pages are served from a cache, so the copy you are reading can lag that quote. The quote is a provider snapshot, not an exchange feed. Fundamentals follow quarterly filings. V2 is recalculated from the most recent completed US trading session; the score's own date shows its last successful run.

What has driven RICK's recent stock price performance?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) moves on earnings results, analyst revisions, sector rotation, and market sentiment. Notable catalyst: Established brands in the adult entertainment and restaurant industries. See the News tab for the latest drivers. Past performance does not predict future results.

Should investors consider RICK overvalued or undervalued right now?

RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) has no trailing P/E available here, so lean on price-to-sales and cash flow in the Financials tab. Compare P/E, P/S, and EV/EBITDA against sector peers for a full view.

Can I buy fractional shares of RICK?

Fractional-share availability for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (RICK) depends on your brokerage, account and supported securities. Check the broker's current eligibility, minimums and fees before placing an order.

Disclaimer: This content is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice. Always do your own research and consult a financial advisor.

Machine-generated analysis by Stock Expert AI — model gemini-2.0-flash, generated May 10, 2026. Editorial oversight is systemic, not page-by-page. Editorially accountable: Sedat ANAK, Founder and Editor-in-Chief.

Sources — records for every figure on this page (16 figures)

The 16 rows below are exactly the facts the evidence-backed sections of this page printed — the 10-second verdict, the MoonshotScore, price and market value, the five questions with their receipts, and the records behind this page. Known dates and sources are recorded on their own rows; an em dash or UNRECORDED tier preserves a stored observation without inventing either. The quarterly income statement is provider-standardized (FMP) under one row, and scale definitions — a 0-100 rating, the band ladder, the Piotroski 0–9 range — are fixed rather than measured. No number in those sections was generated by a model. The register does not cover quoted third-party headlines, the dated council readings, or the Frequently Asked Questions; each of those says where it came from where it stands.

"As of" is the date the value is true for where the source carries one — a quarter end, a filing date, a price close, the day the score was computed. A cached observation with no source date remains undated; the page publication date is not used as a substitute.

FMP — 8 facts from Financial Modeling Prep endpoint families

FMP facts used on this page
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px.lastLatest provided price$26.62FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Dated to the US trading session the price belongs to, derived from the quote record's timestamp (weekend and pre-open reads roll back to the previous weekday; exchange holidays are not modelled). The record does not establish an exchange execution time. Retrieved 2026-10-05T03:14:40.085Z.
px.changeChange on the day-1.33%FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
px.mcapMarket capitalisation$204MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote — Date unknown Market cap record date: 2026-10-02. FMP quote timestamp: 2026-10-02T20:00:00.000Z. Captured from FMP at 2026-10-05T03:10:25.934Z. No share-count basis is inferred; this page preserves the reported amount instead of recalculating it from shares.
px.change_absChange on the day, in dollars−$0.36FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_revenueRevenue, Q3 FY2026$74MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
px.volumeShares traded on the day37.9KFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · quote
fin.q_incomeNet income, Q3 FY2026$6MFMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly)
fin.q_tableQuarterly income statement4 quarters through Q3 FY2026FMPFinancial Modeling Prep (FMP) · income statement (quarterly), as filed

UNRECORDED — 6 facts from stored observations whose source was not recorded

UNRECORDED facts used on this page
Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
earn.historyReported versus estimated, recent quartersEPS beat 3 of 8UNRECORDEDStored earnings-history observation — Captured 2026-09-13 · Expired observation
fin.scoresDistress and quality screensAltman Z 1.42 · Piotroski F 5UNRECORDEDStored financial-scores observation — Captured 2026-10-04 · Expired observation
px.range5252-week range$20.76 – $32.02UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-09-29
id.employeesEmployees3,444UNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-09-29
id.ceoChief executiveTravis ReeseUNRECORDEDStored company-profile observation — Captured 2026-09-29
fin.ratiosReturn and yield ratios (trailing twelve months)ROE -1.8% · ROA -0.7% · current ratio 0.56 · earnings yield -1.9% · free-cash-flow yield 15.6%—UNRECORDEDStored key metrics — Date unknown

OURS — 2 facts from Stock Expert AI's own score and rank

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Fact IDFactValue as shownAs ofTierSource
ours.moonshotMoonshotScore v254 of 100 · Fair · pillars 47 / 30 / 62 / 70 / 64OURSStock Expert AI MoonshotScore v2 engine
ours.moonshot_changeMoonshotScore movement54 (stored snapshot Oct 4, 2026) → 54 (current publication computed Oct 5, 2026) (0)OURSStock Expert AI current score publication and immutable score snapshots — The current score publication is not yet represented in the immutable snapshot archive.
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