RCI Hospitality Holdings (RICK) – Continuing the Momentum


Friday, May 12, 2023

With more than 60 units, RCI Hospitality Holdings, Inc., through its subsidiaries, is the country’s leading company in adult nightclubs and sports bars/restaurants. Clubs in New York City, Chicago, Dallas-Fort Worth, Houston, Miami, Minneapolis, Denver, St. Louis, Charlotte, Pittsburgh, Raleigh, Louisville, and other markets operate under brand names such as Rick’s Cabaret, XTC, Club Onyx, Vivid Cabaret, Jaguars Club, Tootsie’s Cabaret, Scarlett’s Cabaret, Diamond Cabaret, and PT’s Showclub. Sports bars/restaurants operate under the brand name Bombshells Restaurant & Bar.

Joe Gomes, Managing Director, Equity Research Analyst, Generalist , Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

Joshua Zoepfel, Research Associate, Noble Capital Markets, Inc.

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Second Quarter Results. RCI reported revenue of $71.5 million, up 12.3% from last year. Net income was $7.7 million, or EPS of $0.83 compared to $11 million, or $1.15, last year due to a legal settlement expense, goodwill impairment, and SG&A expenses. Adjusted EPS was $1.30 versus $1.19. Adjusted EBITDA was at $21.7 million versus $19.9 million last year. We estimated revenue of $71 million, net income of $10.6 million, EPS of $1.15, and adjusted EBITDA of $21.3 million.

A Busy Quarter. The Baby Dolls-Chicas Locas acquisition was completed. The steakhouse and casino project continued to move forward. The Company purchased another Central City property for development of another potential future casino. The San Antonio Bombshells location was purchased and development moved forward on locations in Colorado and Texas. These investments will help drive results going forward.


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