RCI Reports 1Q25 Results, Hosts X Spaces Call at 4:30 PM ET Today

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10-02-2025

HOUSTON, February 10, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported results for the fiscal 2025 first quarter ended December 31, 2024. The Company also filed its Form 10-Q today.
Summary Financials (in millions, except EPS)
1Q25
1Q24
Total revenues
$71.5
$73.9
EPS
$1.01
$0.77
Non-GAAP EPS1
$0.80
$0.87
Other gains, net
$(2.2)
$0.0
Net cash provided by operating activities
$13.3
$13.6
Free cash flow1
$12.1
$12.7
Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders
$9.0
$7.2
Adjusted EBITDA1
$15.7
$17.5
Weighted average shares used in computing EPS – basic and diluted
8.92
9.37
1 See "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
1Q25 Summary (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise)
Eric Langan, President and CEO, said: "Nightclubs total and same-store sales increased, while GAAP and non-GAAP segment operating profit were approximately level with last year, despite the absence of a club due to fire in July. Bombshells total sales declined as expected with the sale/closure of underperforming locations, but GAAP and non-GAAP segment operating profit and margin improved. Consolidated net cash provided by operating activities and free cash flow nearly matched year-ago levels, and we continued to make progress with our Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan."
Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan (FY25-29)
1Q25: Sale/closure of four underperforming Bombshells segment locations, for a total of five since September 2024.
1Q25: Repurchased 66,000 common shares for $3.2 million ($48.76 average per share), with 8,889,000 shares outstanding at December 31, 2024.
2Q25: Acquired Flight Club, the premier gentlemen's club in the Detroit market ($8.0 million for the club and $3.0 million for the real estate). The location is expected to generate an estimated $2.0 million in annualized EBITDA.
2Q25: Opened an 8,500 square-foot Bombshells in downtown Denver.
X Spaces Conference Call at 4:30 PM ET Today
Hosted by RCI President and CEO Eric Langan, CFO Bradley Chhay, and Mark Moran of Equity Animal.
Call link: https://x.com/i/spaces/1zqKVjQVzjLKB (X log in required).
Presentation link: https://www.rcihospitality.com/investor-relations/.
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There will be no other types of telephone or webcast access.
1Q25 Results (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise)
Nightclubs segment: Revenues of $61.7 million increased by 1.1%. Sales primarily reflected a 3.7% increase in same-store sales, three new and reformatted clubs in Texas, and the absence of Baby Dolls Fort Worth due to fire in July.2 By type of revenue, food, merchandise and other increased by 8.6%; alcoholic beverages increased by 3.0%; and service declined by 3.7%.
The quarter included a gain of $1.0 million from additional cash insurance proceeds related to the July fire. Operating income was $20.9 million (33.8% of segment revenues) compared to $20.4 million (33.4%). Non-GAAP operating income, which does not include the gain, was $20.6 million (33.4% of segment revenues) compared to $21.0 million (34.3%).
Bombshells segment: Revenues of $9.6 million declined 24.7%. Sales primarily reflected the sale/closure of underperforming locations, a 7.5% decline in SSS, and a full quarter of the Stafford, TX location, which opened in mid-November 2023.2
The quarter included a gain of $1.3 million for a Bombshells that was sold. Operating income was $2.0 million (20.6% of segment revenues) compared to $86,000 (0.7%). Non-GAAP operating income, which does not include the gain, was $642,000 (6.7% of segment revenues) compared to $149,000 (1.2%).
Corporate segment: Expenses totaled $8.8 million (12.3% of total revenues) compared to $7.1 million (9.6%). Non-GAAP expenses totaled $8.4 million (11.7% of total revenues) compared to $6.6 million (9.0%). The increase reflected an expense of approximately $1.7 million to establish a self-insurance reserve.
Other gains, net of $2.2 million within consolidated operations included the fire insurance proceeds and the gain on sale as discussed in the Nightclubs and Bombshells paragraphs above, respectively.
Income tax expense was $1.85 million compared to $1.80 million. The effective tax rate was 16.9% compared to 19.9%.
Weighted average shares outstanding of 8.92 million decreased 4.8% due to share buybacks.
Debt was $235.5 million at December 31, 2024, compared to $238.2 million at September 30, 2024. The difference primarily reflected scheduled pay downs.
2 See our January 8, 2025, news release on 1Q25 sales for more details.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In addition to our financial information presented in accordance with GAAP, management uses certain non-GAAP financial measures, within the meaning of the SEC Regulation G, to clarify and enhance understanding of past performance and prospects for the future. Generally, a non-GAAP financial measure is a numerical measure of a company's operating performance, financial position or cash flows that excludes or includes amounts that are included in or excluded from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. We monitor non-GAAP financial measures because it describes the operating performance of the Company and helps management and investors gauge our ability to generate cash flow, excluding (or including) some items that management believes are not representative of the ongoing business operations of the Company, but are included in (or excluded from) the most directly comparable measures calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Relative to each of the non-GAAP financial measures, we further set forth our rationale as follows:
Non-GAAP Operating Income and Non-GAAP Operating Margin. We calculate non-GAAP operating income and non-GAAP operating margin by excluding the following items from income from operations and operating margin: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) settlement of lawsuits, (c) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (d) gains or losses on insurance, and (e) stock-based compensation. We believe that excluding these items assists investors in evaluating period-over-period changes in our operating income and operating margin without the impact of items that are not a result of our day-to-day business and operations.
Non-GAAP Net Income and Non-GAAP Net Income per Diluted Share. We calculate non-GAAP net income and non-GAAP net income per diluted share by excluding or including certain items to net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders and diluted earnings per share. Adjustment items are: (a) amortization of intangibles, (b) settlement of lawsuits, (c) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (d) gains or losses on insurance, (e) stock-based compensation, (f) gains or losses on lease termination, and (g) the income tax effect of the above-described adjustments. Included in the income tax effect of the above adjustments is the net effect of the non-GAAP provision for income taxes, calculated at 17.7% and 19.9% effective tax rate of the pre-tax non-GAAP income before taxes for the three months ended December 31, 2024, and 2023, respectively, and the GAAP income tax expense (benefit). We believe that excluding and including such items help management and investors better understand our operating activities.
Adjusted EBITDA. We calculate adjusted EBITDA by excluding the following items from net income or loss attributable to RCIHH common stockholders: (a) depreciation and amortization, (b) income tax expense, (c) net interest expense, (d) settlement of lawsuits, (e) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (f) gains or losses on insurance, (g) stock-based compensation, and (h) gains or losses on lease termination. We believe that adjusting for such items helps management and investors better understand our operating activities. Adjusted EBITDA provides a core operational performance measurement that compares results without the need to adjust for federal, state and local taxes which have considerable variation between domestic jurisdictions. The results are, therefore, without consideration of financing alternatives of capital employed. We use adjusted EBITDA as one guideline to assess our unleveraged performance return on our investments. Adjusted EBITDA is also the target benchmark for our acquisitions of nightclubs.
We also use certain non-GAAP cash flow measures such as free cash flow. Free cash flow is derived from net cash provided by operating activities less maintenance capital expenditures. We use free cash flow as the baseline for the implementation of our capital allocation strategy.
About RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) (X: @RCIHHinc)
With more than 60 locations, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country's leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars-restaurants. See all our brands at www.rcihospitality.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause the Company's actual results to differ materially from those indicated, including, but not limited to, the risks and uncertainties associated with (i) operating and managing an adult entertainment or restaurant business, (ii) the business climates in cities where it operates, (iii) the success or lack thereof in launching and building the Company's businesses, (iv) cyber security, (v) conditions relevant to real estate transactions, and (vi) numerous other factors such as laws governing the operation of adult entertainment or restaurant businesses, competition and dependence on key personnel. For more detailed discussion of such factors and certain risks and uncertainties, see RCI's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2024, as well as its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company has no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking statements to reflect the occurrence of future events or circumstances.
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME
(in thousands, except per share, number of shares, and percentage data)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31, 2024
December 31, 2023
Amount
% ofRevenue
Amount
% ofRevenue
Revenues
Sales of alcoholic beverages
$
32,188
45.0
%
$
33,316
45.1
%
Sales of food and merchandise
10,106
14.1
%
10,802
14.6
%
Service revenues
24,181
33.8
%
25,119
34.0
%
Other
5,008
7.0
%
4,670
6.3
%
Total revenues
71,483
100.0
%
73,907
100.0
%
Operating expenses
Cost of goods sold
Alcoholic beverages sold
5,846
18.2
%
6,281
18.9
%
Food and merchandise sold
3,563
35.3
%
4,038
37.4
%
Service and other
72
0.2
%
40
0.1
%
Total cost of goods sold (exclusive of items shown below)
9,481
13.3
%
10,359
14.0
%
Salaries and wages
20,564
28.8
%
21,332
28.9
%
Selling, general and administrative
26,207
36.7
%
25,201
34.1
%
Depreciation and amortization
3,569
5.0
%
3,853
5.2
%
Other gains, net
(2,244
)
(3.1
)%
(3
)
—
%
Total operating expenses
57,577
80.5
%
60,742
82.2
%
Income from operations
13,906
19.5
%
13,165
17.8
%
Other income (expenses)
Interest expense
(4,152
)
(5.8
)%
(4,216
)
(5.7
)%
Interest income
179
0.3
%
94
0.1
%
Gain on lease termination
979
1.4
%
—
—
%
Income before income taxes
10,912
15.3
%
9,043
12.2
%
Income tax expense
1,847
2.6
%
1,799
2.4
%
Net income
9,065
12.7
%
7,244
9.8
%
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests
(41
)
(0.1
)%
(18
)
—
%
Net income attributable to RCIHH common shareholders
$
9,024
12.6
%
$
7,226
9.8
%
Earnings per share
Basic and diluted
$
1.01
$
0.77
Weighted average shares used in computing earnings per share
Basic and diluted
8,920,774
9,367,151
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
SEGMENT INFORMATION
(in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,2024
December 31,2023
Revenues
Nightclubs
$
61,724
$
61,033
Bombshells
9,587
12,731
Other
172
143
$
71,483
$
73,907
Income (loss) from operations
Nightclubs
$
20,882
$
20,369
Bombshells
1,971
86
Other
(171
)
(196
)
Corporate
(8,776
)
(7,094
)
$
13,906
$
13,165
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,2024
December 31,2023
CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
Net income
$
9,065
$
7,244
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization
3,569
3,853
Deferred income tax benefit
(389
)
—
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(1,463
)
(3
)
Amortization and writeoff of debt discount and issuance costs
63
163
Doubtful accounts expense on notes receivable
—
22
Gain on insurance
(1,150
)
—
Noncash lease expense
658
762
Stock-based compensation
470
470
Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions:
Receivables
2,373
1,229
Inventories
(4
)
(218
)
Prepaid expenses, other current, and other assets
(598
)
(9,029
)
Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities
750
9,140
Net cash provided by operating activities
13,344
13,633
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets
129
—
Proceeds from insurance
1,150
—
Proceeds from notes receivable
71
55
Payments for property and equipment and intangible assets
(5,754
)
(5,135
)
Net cash used in investing activities
(4,404
)
(5,080
)
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
Proceeds from debt obligations
2,963
701
Payments on debt obligations
(5,694
)
(6,352
)
Purchase of treasury stock
(3,218
)
(2,072
)
Payment of dividends
(623
)
(562
)
Payment of loan origination costs
—
(136
)
Net cash used in financing activities
(6,572
)
(8,421
)
NET INCREASE IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
2,368
132
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
32,350
21,023
CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
$
34,718
$
21,155
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(in thousands)
December 31,2024
September 30,2024
ASSETS
Current assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
34,718
$
32,350
Receivables, net
3,519
5,832
Inventories
4,640
4,676
Prepaid expenses and other current assets
4,226
4,427
Total current assets
47,103
47,285
Property and equipment, net
282,621
280,075
Operating lease right-of-use assets, net
25,573
26,231
Notes receivable, net of current portion
4,103
4,174
Goodwill
61,911
61,911
Intangibles, net
162,881
163,461
Other assets
2,026
1,227
Total assets
$
586,218
$
584,364
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current liabilities
Accounts payable
$
5,010
$
5,637
Accrued liabilities
20,514
20,280
Current portion of debt obligations, net
17,788
18,871
Current portion of operating lease liabilities
3,008
3,290
Total current liabilities
46,320
48,078
Deferred tax liability, net
22,304
22,693
Debt, net of current portion and debt discount and issuance costs
217,741
219,326
Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion
27,471
30,759
Other long-term liabilities
3,611
398
Total liabilities
317,447
321,254
Commitments and contingencies
Equity
Preferred stock
—
—
Common stock
89
90
Additional paid-in capital
58,731
61,511
Retained earnings
210,160
201,759
Total RCIHH stockholders' equity
268,980
263,360
Noncontrolling interests
(209
)
(250
)
Total equity
268,771
263,110
Total liabilities and equity
$
586,218
$
584,364
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(in thousands, except per share and percentage data)
For the Three Months Ended
December 31,2024
December 31,2023
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA
Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders
$
9,024
$
7,226
Income tax expense (benefit)
1,847
1,799
Interest expense, net
3,973
4,122
Depreciation and amortization
3,569
3,853
Settlement of lawsuits
179
—
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(1,406
)
(3
)
Gain on insurance
(1,017
)
—
Stock-based compensation
470
470
Gain on lease termination
(979
)
—
Adjusted EBITDA
$
15,660
$
17,467
Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income
Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders
$
9,024
$
7,226
Amortization of intangibles
580
659
Settlement of lawsuits
179
—
Stock-based compensation
470
470
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(1,406
)
(3
)
Gain on insurance
(1,017
)
—
Gain on lease termination
(979
)
—
Net income tax effect
310
(220
)
Non-GAAP net income
$
7,161
$
8,132
Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
Diluted shares
8,920,774
9,367,151
GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
1.01
$
0.77
Amortization of intangibles
0.07
0.07
Settlement of lawsuits
0.02
0.00
Stock-based compensation
0.05
0.05
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(0.16
)
0.00
Gain on insurance
(0.11
)
0.00
Gain on lease termination
(0.11
)
0.00
Net income tax effect
0.03
(0.02
)
Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share
$
0.80
$
0.87
Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income
Income from operations
$
13,906
$
13,165
Amortization of intangibles
580
659
Settlement of lawsuits
179
—
Stock-based compensation
470
470
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(1,406
)
(3
)
Gain on insurance
(1,017
)
—
Non-GAAP operating income
$
12,712
$
14,291
Reconciliation of GAAP operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin
GAAP operating margin
19.5
%
17.8
%
Amortization of intangibles
0.8
%
0.9
%
Settlement of lawsuits
0.3
%
0.0
%
Stock-based compensation
0.7
%
0.6
%
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(2.0
)%
0.0
%
Gain on insurance
(1.4
)%
0.0
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
17.8
%
19.3
%
Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow
Net cash provided by operating activities
$
13,344
$
13,633
Less: Maintenance capital expenditures
1,276
983
Free cash flow
$
12,068
$
12,650
RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC.
NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION
($ in thousands)
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2024
Nightclubs
Bombshells
Other
Corporate
Total
Income (loss) from operations
$
20,882
$
1,971
$
(171
)
$
(8,776
)
$
13,906
Amortization of intangibles
574
1
—
5
580
Settlement of lawsuits
179
—
—
—
179
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
470
470
Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets
16
(1,330
)
—
(92
)
(1,406
)
Gain on insurance
(1,017
)
—
—
—
(1,017
)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
$
20,634
$
642
$
(171
)
$
(8,393
)
$
12,712
GAAP operating margin
33.8
%
20.6
%
(99.4
)%
(12.3
)%
19.5
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
33.4
%
6.7
%
(99.4
)%
(11.7
)%
17.8
%
For the Three Months Ended December 31, 2023
Nightclubs
Bombshells
Other
Corporate
Total
Income (loss) from operations
$
20,369
$
86
$
(196
)
$
(7,094
)
$
13,165
Amortization of intangibles
591
63
—
5
659
Stock-based compensation
—
—
—
470
470
Gain on sale of businesses and assets
(1
)
—
—
(2
)
(3
)
Non-GAAP operating income (loss)
$
20,959
$
149
$
(196
)
$
(6,621
)
$
14,291
GAAP operating margin
33.4
%
0.7
%
(137.1
)%
(9.6
)%
17.8
%
Non-GAAP operating margin
34.3
%
1.2
%
(137.1
)%
(9.0
)%
19.3
%
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