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Business Wire
6 days ago
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RCI Announces 38th Consecutive Quarterly Cash Dividend
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) announced today it has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share for the fiscal 2025 third quarter ending June 30, 2025. The 3Q25 dividend is payable June 30, 2025 to holders of record at the close of business June 16, 2025. This marks RCI's 38th consecutive quarter of paying cash dividends since they were initiated in the fiscal 2016 second quarter. 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
Yahoo
20-05-2025
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Investors Can Find Comfort In RCI Hospitality Holdings' (NASDAQ:RICK) Earnings Quality
The market for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) shares didn't move much after it posted weak earnings recently. We did some digging, and we believe the earnings are stronger than they seem. Our free stock report includes 3 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in RCI Hospitality Holdings. Read for free now. Importantly, our data indicates that RCI Hospitality Holdings' profit was reduced by US$27m, due to unusual items, over the last year. While deductions due to unusual items are disappointing in the first instance, there is a silver lining. When we analysed the vast majority of listed companies worldwide, we found that significant unusual items are often not repeated. And that's hardly a surprise given these line items are considered unusual. In the twelve months to March 2025, RCI Hospitality Holdings had a big unusual items expense. All else being equal, this would likely have the effect of making the statutory profit look worse than its underlying earnings power. Note: we always recommend investors check balance sheet strength. Click here to be taken to our balance sheet analysis of RCI Hospitality Holdings. As we discussed above, we think the significant unusual expense will make RCI Hospitality Holdings' statutory profit lower than it would otherwise have been. Because of this, we think RCI Hospitality Holdings' underlying earnings potential is as good as, or possibly even better, than the statutory profit makes it seem! Unfortunately, though, its earnings per share actually fell back over the last year. At the end of the day, it's essential to consider more than just the factors above, if you want to understand the company properly. If you want to do dive deeper into RCI Hospitality Holdings, you'd also look into what risks it is currently facing. In terms of investment risks, we've identified 3 warning signs with RCI Hospitality Holdings, and understanding them should be part of your investment process. This note has only looked at a single factor that sheds light on the nature of RCI Hospitality Holdings' profit. But there are plenty of other ways to inform your opinion of a company. Some people consider a high return on equity to be a good sign of a quality business. So you may wish to see this free collection of companies boasting high return on equity, or this list of stocks with high insider ownership. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned.
Yahoo
14-05-2025
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- Yahoo
RCI Hospitality Holdings Second Quarter 2025 Earnings: EPS: US$0.36 (vs US$0.083 in 2Q 2024)
Revenue: US$65.9m (down 8.9% from 2Q 2024). Net income: US$3.23m (up 317% from 2Q 2024). Profit margin: 4.9% (up from 1.1% in 2Q 2024). EPS: US$0.36 (up from US$0.083 in 2Q 2024). Our free stock report includes 3 warning signs investors should be aware of before investing in RCI Hospitality Holdings. Read for free now. All figures shown in the chart above are for the trailing 12 month (TTM) period RCI Hospitality Holdings shares are up 11% from a week ago. Before you take the next step you should know about the 3 warning signs for RCI Hospitality Holdings that we have uncovered. Have feedback on this article? Concerned about the content? Get in touch with us directly. Alternatively, email editorial-team (at) article by Simply Wall St is general in nature. We provide commentary based on historical data and analyst forecasts only using an unbiased methodology and our articles are not intended to be financial advice. It does not constitute a recommendation to buy or sell any stock, and does not take account of your objectives, or your financial situation. We aim to bring you long-term focused analysis driven by fundamental data. Note that our analysis may not factor in the latest price-sensitive company announcements or qualitative material. Simply Wall St has no position in any stocks mentioned. Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
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12-05-2025
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RCI Reports 2Q25 Results, Hosts X Spaces Call at 4:30 PM ET Today
HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: RICK) today reported results for the fiscal 2025 second quarter ended March 31, 2025. The Company also filed its Form 10-Q today. Summary Financials (in millions, except EPS) 2Q25 2Q24 6M25 6M24 Total revenues $65.9 $72.3 $137.4 $146.2 EPS $0.36 $0.08 $1.38 $0.85 Non-GAAP EPS 1 $0.65 $0.90 $1.46 $1.76 Impairments and other charges (gains), net $2.1 $8.2 $(0.1) $8.2 Net cash provided by operating activities $8.5 $10.8 $21.9 $24.5 Free cash flow 1 $6.9 $8.8 $19.0 $21.5 Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $3.2 $0.8 $12.3 $8.0 Adjusted EBITDA 1 $14.2 $17.2 $29.9 $34.7 Weighted average shares used in computing EPS – basic and diluted 8.86 9.35 8.89 9.36 Expand 1 See 'Non-GAAP Financial Measures' below. 2Q25 Summary (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Eric Langan, President and CEO, said: "As previously announced, revenues primarily reflect the sale/divestiture of five underperforming Bombshells segment locations and the effect of severe weather on company same-store sales in January and February, partially offset by improving trends in March. Profitability primarily reflects lower SSS, lower costs from the sale/divestiture of the Bombshells related units, and lower impairments. During and subsequent to 2Q25, we continued to make progress with our Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan, acquiring clubs, completing projects, and buying back shares." Back to Basics 5-Year Capital Allocation Plan (FY25-29) 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). 2Q25: Opened Bombshells in Denver, CO, and the rebranded/reformatted Chicas Locas in El Paso, TX. 2Q25: Repurchased 56,875 common shares for $2.9 million ($50.92 average per share), with 8,832,125 shares outstanding at March 31, 2025. 3Q25: Acquired Platinum West of West Columbia, SC, the only upscale adult nightclub in the central part of the state ($6.25 million for the club and $1.75 million for the real estate). 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: (X log in required). Presentation link: To ask questions: Participants must join the X Space using a mobile device. To listen only: Participants can access the X Space from a computer. There will be no other types of telephone or webcast access. 2Q25 Results (Comparisons are to the year-ago period unless indicated otherwise) Nightclubs segment: Revenues of $57.5 million declined by 3.1%. Sales, which were affected by weather in January and February, reflected a 3.5% decline in same-store sales and the absence of Baby Dolls Fort Worth due to fire in July 2024, partially offset by five new and/or reformatted clubs not in SSS. 2 By type of revenue, alcoholic beverages declined 5.3%, service declined 2.9%, and food, merchandise and other increased 2.4%. Impairments and other charges totaled $2.0 million compared to $8.2 million. Operating income was $14.6 million (25.4% of segment revenues) compared to $11.0 million (18.6%). Results primarily reflected the impairment decline, partially offset by the sales decline. Non-GAAP operating income was $17.1 million (29.8% of segment revenues) compared to $19.8 million (33.4%). Non-GAAP results primarily reflected the sales decline. Bombshells segment: Revenues of $8.2 million declined 35.6%. Sales, which were similarly affected by bad weather in January and February, reflected the sale/divestiture of five underperforming locations and a 13.4% decline in SSS, partially offset by two locations not in SSS (Stafford, TX, and Denver, CO). 2 Operating loss was $227,000 (-2.8% of segment revenues) compared to income of $699,000 (5.5%). Non-GAAP operating loss was $67,000 (-0.8% of segment revenues) compared to income of $750,000 (5.9%). Results primarily reflected the sales decline from open locations and Bombshells Denver pre-opening costs, most of which were offset by the sale/divestiture of non-performing locations. Corporate segment: Expenses totaled $5.5 million (8.4% of total revenues) compared to $6.8 million (9.4%). Non-GAAP expenses totaled $5.4 million (8.2% of total revenues) compared to $6.3 million (8.8%). The decline primarily reflected lower overhead from fewer locations. Impairments and other charges (gains), net within consolidated operations totaled $2.1 million compared to $8.2 million. Income tax expense was $1.1 million compared to $5,000. The effective tax rate was 25.1% compared to 0.7%. Weighted average shares outstanding of 8.86 million declined 5.2% due to share buybacks. Debt was $241.5 million at March 31, 2025 compared to $235.5 million at December 31, 2024. The increase primarily reflected Flight Club new acquisition related debt and Bombshells Rowlett and Lubbock construction financing, partially offset by scheduled pay downs. 2 See our April 8, 2025 news release on 2Q25 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) impairment of assets, (c) settlement of lawsuits, (d) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (e) gains or losses on insurance, and (f) 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) impairment of assets, (c) settlement of lawsuits, (d) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (e) gains or losses on insurance, (f) stock-based compensation, (g) gains or losses on lease termination, and (h) 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 18.1% and 18.4% effective tax rate of the pre-tax non-GAAP income before taxes for the six months ended March 31, 2025, and 2024, 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) impairment of assets, (c) income tax expense, (d) net interest expense, (e) settlement of lawsuits, (f) gains or losses on sale of businesses and assets, (g) gains or losses on insurance, (h) stock-based compensation, and (i) 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 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 CASH FLOWS (in thousands) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Net income $ 3,194 $ 749 $ 12,259 $ 7,993 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities: Depreciation and amortization 3,776 3,884 7,345 7,737 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Deferred income tax benefit (853 ) (1,911 ) (1,242 ) (1,911 ) Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 215 40 (1,248 ) 37 Amortization and writeoff of debt discount and issuance costs 227 149 290 312 Doubtful accounts expense on notes receivable — — — 22 Gain on insurance — — (1,150 ) — Noncash lease expense 668 773 1,326 1,535 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of business acquisitions: Receivables (659 ) (162 ) 1,714 1,067 Inventories 68 76 64 (142 ) Prepaid expenses, other current, and other assets 68 2,609 (530 ) (6,420 ) Accounts payable, accrued, and other liabilities (55 ) (3,875 ) 695 5,265 Net cash provided by operating activities 8,547 10,836 21,891 24,469 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from sale of businesses and assets 956 — 1,085 — Proceeds from insurance — — 1,150 — Proceeds from notes receivable 76 61 147 116 Payments for property and equipment and intangible assets (2,854 ) (7,667 ) (8,608 ) (12,802 ) Acquisition of businesses, net of cash acquired (6,000 ) — (6,000 ) — Net cash used in investing activities (7,822 ) (7,606 ) (12,226 ) (12,686 ) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES Proceeds from debt obligations 5,433 1,956 8,396 2,657 Payments on debt obligations (4,627 ) (4,278 ) (10,321 ) (10,630 ) Purchase of treasury stock (2,896 ) (1,530 ) (6,114 ) (3,602 ) Payment of dividends (619 ) (560 ) (1,242 ) (1,122 ) Payment of loan origination costs (71 ) — (71 ) (136 ) Net cash used in financing activities (2,780 ) (4,412 ) (9,352 ) (12,833 ) NET INCREASE (DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS (2,055 ) (1,182 ) 313 (1,050 ) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD 34,718 21,155 32,350 21,023 CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD $ 32,663 $ 19,973 $ 32,663 $ 19,973 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (in thousands) March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 ASSETS Current assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 32,663 $ 32,350 $ 19,973 Receivables, net 4,174 5,832 9,044 Inventories 4,645 4,676 4,554 Prepaid expenses and other current assets 4,071 4,427 8,387 Assets held for sale — — 74 Total current assets 45,553 47,285 42,032 Property and equipment, net 283,442 280,075 288,224 Operating lease right-of-use assets, net 24,905 26,231 33,396 Notes receivable, net of current portion 4,031 4,174 4,289 Goodwill 62,524 61,911 67,862 Intangibles, net 167,383 163,461 172,728 Other assets 1,918 1,227 1,362 Total assets $ 589,756 $ 584,364 $ 609,893 LIABILITIES AND EQUITY Current liabilities Accounts payable $ 5,652 $ 5,637 $ 5,632 Accrued liabilities 18,161 20,280 22,597 Current portion of debt obligations, net 19,737 18,871 25,072 Current portion of operating lease liabilities 3,073 3,290 3,098 Total current liabilities 46,623 48,078 56,399 Deferred tax liability, net 21,451 22,693 27,232 Debt, net of current portion and debt discount and issuance costs 221,725 219,326 206,853 Operating lease liabilities, net of current portion 26,677 30,759 33,593 Other long-term liabilities 4,741 398 317 Total liabilities 321,217 321,254 324,394 Commitments and contingencies Equity Preferred stock — — — Common stock 88 90 93 Additional paid-in capital 55,925 61,511 77,742 Retained earnings 212,772 201,759 207,928 Total RCIHH stockholders' equity 268,785 263,360 285,763 Noncontrolling interests (246 ) (250 ) (264 ) Total equity 268,539 263,110 285,499 Total liabilities and equity $ 589,756 $ 584,364 $ 609,893 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (in thousands, except per share, number of shares, and percentage data) For the Three Months Ended For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to Adjusted EBITDA Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 3,231 $ 774 $ 12,255 $ 8,000 Income tax expense 1,068 5 2,915 1,804 Interest expense, net 3,909 3,903 7,882 8,025 Depreciation and amortization 3,776 3,884 7,345 7,737 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Gain on lease termination — — (979 ) — Adjusted EBITDA $ 14,229 $ 17,232 $ 29,889 $ 34,699 Reconciliation of GAAP net income to non-GAAP net income Net income attributable to RCIHH common stockholders $ 3,231 $ 774 $ 12,255 $ 8,000 Amortization of intangibles 577 640 1,157 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Gain on lease termination — — (979 ) — Net income tax effect (263 ) (1,701 ) 47 (1,921 ) Non-GAAP net income $ 5,790 $ 8,379 $ 12,951 $ 16,511 Reconciliation of GAAP diluted earnings per share to non-GAAP diluted earnings per share Diluted shares 8,861,854 9,350,292 8,891,638 9,358,768 GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.36 $ 0.08 $ 1.38 $ 0.85 Amortization of intangibles 0.07 0.07 0.13 0.14 Impairment of assets 0.20 0.86 0.20 0.86 Settlement of lawsuits 0.01 0.02 0.03 0.02 Stock-based compensation 0.01 0.05 0.07 0.10 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 0.02 0.00 (0.13 ) 0.00 Gain on insurance 0.00 0.00 (0.11 ) 0.00 Gain on lease termination 0.00 0.00 (0.11 ) 0.00 Net income tax effect (0.03 ) (0.18 ) 0.01 (0.21 ) Non-GAAP diluted earnings per share $ 0.65 $ 0.90 $ 1.46 $ 1.76 Expand Reconciliation of GAAP operating income to non-GAAP operating income Income from operations $ 8,171 $ 4,657 $ 22,077 $ 17,822 Amortization of intangibles 577 640 1,157 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 8,033 1,780 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 127 167 306 167 Stock-based compensation 118 471 588 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 220 (5 ) (1,186 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance — — (1,017 ) — Non-GAAP operating income $ 10,993 $ 13,963 $ 23,705 $ 28,254 Reconciliation of GAAP operating margin to non-GAAP operating margin GAAP operating margin 12.4 % 6.4 % 16.1 % 12.2 % Amortization of intangibles 0.9 % 0.9 % 0.8 % 0.9 % Impairment of assets 2.7 % 11.1 % 1.3 % 5.5 % Settlement of lawsuits 0.2 % 0.2 % 0.2 % 0.1 % Stock-based compensation 0.2 % 0.7 % 0.4 % 0.6 % Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 0.3 % 0.0 % (0.9 )% 0.0 % Gain on insurance 0.0 % 0.0 % (0.7 )% 0.0 % Non-GAAP operating margin 16.7 % 19.3 % 17.3 % 19.3 % Reconciliation of net cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow Net cash provided by operating activities $ 8,547 $ 10,836 $ 21,891 $ 24,469 Less: Maintenance capital expenditures 1,611 2,011 2,887 2,994 Free cash flow $ 6,936 $ 8,825 $ 19,004 $ 21,475 Expand RCI HOSPITALITY HOLDINGS, INC. NON-GAAP SEGMENT INFORMATION ($ in thousands) For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2025 For the Three Months Ended March 31, 2024 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 14,603 $ (227 ) $ (680 ) $ (5,525 ) $ 8,171 $ 11,021 $ 699 $ (277 ) $ (6,786 ) $ 4,657 Amortization of intangibles 572 1 — 4 577 589 47 — 4 640 Impairment of assets 1,780 — — — 1,780 8,033 — — — 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 97 30 — — 127 167 — — — 167 Stock-based compensation — — — 118 118 — — — 471 471 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 93 129 — (2 ) 220 7 4 — (16 ) (5 ) Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 17,145 $ (67 ) $ (680 ) $ (5,405 ) $ 10,993 $ 19,817 $ 750 $ (277 ) $ (6,327 ) $ 13,963 GAAP operating margin 25.4 % (2.8 )% (641.5 )% (8.4 )% 12.4 % 18.6 % 5.5 % (197.9 )% (9.4 )% 6.4 % Non-GAAP operating margin 29.8 % (0.8 )% (641.5 )% (8.2 )% 16.7 % 33.4 % 5.9 % (197.9 )% (8.8 )% 19.3 % For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2025 For the Six Months Ended March 31, 2024 Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Nightclubs Bombshells Other Corporate Total Income (loss) from operations $ 35,485 $ 1,744 $ (851 ) $ (14,301 ) $ 22,077 $ 31,390 $ 785 $ (473 ) $ (13,880 ) $ 17,822 Amortization of intangibles 1,146 2 — 9 1,157 1,180 110 — 9 1,299 Impairment of assets 1,780 — — — 1,780 8,033 — — — 8,033 Settlement of lawsuits 276 30 — — 306 167 — — — 167 Stock-based compensation — — — 588 588 — — — 941 941 Loss (gain) on sale of businesses and assets 109 (1,201 ) — (94 ) (1,186 ) 6 4 — (18 ) (8 ) Gain on insurance (1,017 ) — — — (1,017 ) — — — — — Non-GAAP operating income (loss) $ 37,779 $ 575 $ (851 ) $ (13,798 ) $ 23,705 $ 40,776 $ 899 $ (473 ) $ (12,948 ) $ 28,254 GAAP operating margin 29.8 % 9.8 % (306.1 )% (10.4 )% 16.1 % 26.1 % 3.1 % (167.1 )% (9.5 )% 12.2 % Non-GAAP operating margin 31.7 % 3.2 % (306.1 )% (10.0 )% 17.3 % 33.9 % 3.5 % (167.1 )% (8.9 )% 19.3 % Expand
Yahoo
08-05-2025
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Here are Ace River Capital's Updates on its Top Position, RCI Hospitality (RICK)
Ace River Capital, an investment management company, released its first-quarter 2025 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. The fund returned -14.37% in the first quarter, compared to -4.3% and -9.5% returns for the S&P 500 (SPX) and the Russell 2000 (RTY), respectively. The firm's goal is to maintain a focused portfolio of small and micro-cap companies with distinct advantages and growth potential within their respective sectors. In addition, you can check the fund's top 5 holdings to determine its best picks for 2025. In its first-quarter 2025 investor letter, Ace River Capital highlighted stocks such as RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK). Headquartered in Houston, Texas, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) owns and operates clubs and restaurants. The one-month return of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) was 9.47%, and its shares lost 20.91% of their value over the last 52 weeks. On May 7, 2025, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) stock closed at $40.82 per share with a market capitalization of $361.946 million. Ace River Capital stated the following regarding RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) in its Q1 2025 investor letter: "The fund's top position is RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK). RICK is the only publicly traded owner of adult nightclubs in the US. Currently they own 57 clubs across 13 states and an additional 14 sports-bar restaurants with the 'Bombshells' concept. With few municipalities issuing new adult entertainment licenses these businesses function as local monopolies with excellent unit economics. There are roughly 2200 clubs across the country and RICK estimates that 500 of which would meet their criteria for acquisition. These clubs have limited potential buyers with RICK establishing themselves as the buyer of choice for any club owners looking to sell. This provides a long runway for growth. A bustling nightclub filled with energy, illuminated by mesmerizing lights and the thumping beat of the dance music. RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) is not on our list of 30 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 10 hedge fund portfolios held RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) at the end of the fourth quarter, compared to 9 in the third quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) as an investment, our conviction lies in the belief that AI stocks hold greater promise for delivering higher returns, and doing so within a shorter timeframe. If you are looking for an AI stock that is as promising as NVIDIA but that trades at less than 5 times its earnings, check out our report about the cheapest AI stock. In another article, we covered RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:RICK) and shared the list of most expensive stocks insiders are buying recently. In its Q2 2024 letter, the fund shared its expectations for RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc.'s (NASDAQ:RICK) expansion of its club portfolio and the launch of the AdmireMe platform. In addition, please check out our hedge fund investor letters Q1 2025 page for more investor letters from hedge funds and other leading investors. READ NEXT: Michael Burry Is Selling These Stocks and A New Dawn Is Coming to US Stocks. Disclosure: None. This article is originally published at Insider Monkey. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
