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Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) Stock Analysis

Recovery setup

SellVALUE-TRAP 1/5Moderate Confidence

Consumer Cyclical · Restaurants

Earnings in 7 days (2026-05-07). Expect elevated volatility around the report — consider waiting for post-earnings price action before new entries.

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $162.26: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk).

Texas Roadhouse operates 816 casual dining restaurants (714 company-owned, 102 franchised) across 49 U.S. states and 10 foreign countries under Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, and Jaggers concepts. Revenue is generated from company-operated restaurant sales plus franchising... Read more

$162.26+8.1% A.UpsideScore 4.5/10#19 of 20 Restaurants
Stop $155.17Target $175.25(analyst − 10%)A.R:R 1.6:1
Analyst target$194.72+20.0%25 analysts
$175.25our TP
$162.26price
$194.72mean
$225

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $162.26: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 47. Score 4.5/10, moderate confidence.

Passes 5/7 gates (positive momentum, favorable risk/reward ratio, clean insider activity, no SEC red flags, semi cycle peak clear). Fails on earnings proximity 7d<=7d. Suitability: moderate.

Thesis

Rewards
No bull case signals
Risks
Thin upside margin: 8.1%
Earnings in 7 days (event risk)
Consecutive earnings misses (4)

Key Metrics

P/E (TTM)26.2
P/E (Fwd)21.0
Mkt Cap$10.5B
EV/EBITDA16.7
Profit Mgn6.9%
ROE29.0%
Rev Growth3.1%
Beta0.90
Dividend1.88%
Rating analysts37

Quality Signals

Piotroski F6/9

Options Flow

P/C0.99neutral
IV51%elevated
Max Pain$130-19.9% vs spot

Concentration Risks(10-K Item 1A)

  • LOWGeographicTexas and Florida21%
    10-K Item 1A: 'Approximately 21% of our company restaurants are located in Texas and Florida and, as a result, we are sensitive to economic and other trends and developments in those states'
  • MEDIUMSupplierfour beef suppliers
    10-K Item 1A: 'We currently purchase our beef primarily from four beef suppliers coming from the United States or Canada. These suppliers represent a significant portion of the total beef marketplace.'

Material Events(8-K, last 90d)

  • 2026-03-05Item 5.02LOW
    Elizabeth K. Ingram appointed to Texas Roadhouse Board on March 5, 2026. CEO of White Castle System. No arrangements or understandings with other persons; no disagreement cited.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-19Item 5.02LOW
    Keith Humpich (Chief Accounting and Financial Services Officer) to receive continued $100K/quarter stipend through June 30, 2026 for supporting CFO transition to Mike Lenihan (appointed CFO December 3, 2025). Compensatory arrangement.
    SEC filing →
  • 2026-02-13Item 5.02LOW
    Director Kathleen M. Widmer retired from Board effective February 11, 2026 to focus on new business venture. Decision not result of any disagreement with Company.
    SEC filing →

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Rating Breakdown

1 floor-breaker

Growth below the gate floor. Component breakdown shows what dragged the score down.static

Earnings Growth
0.0
Revenue Growth
3.3
GatesEARNINGS PROXIMITY 7d<=7dDeath cross (50MA < 200MA)Momentum 5.7>=5.5A.R:R 1.6 ≥ 1.5Insider activity: OKNo SEC red flagsSEMI CYCLE PEAK CLEARRecoverySuitability: Moderate
RSI
47 · Neutral
20D MA 50D MA 200D MADEATH CROSSSupport $156.92Resistance $169.10

Price Targets

$155
$175
A.Upside+8.0%
A.R:R1.6:1

Position Sizing

ConvictionNone
Suggested %0.5%
Max %1%
RegimeCautious

Risk Alerts

! EARNINGS_PROXIMITY:7d<=7d

Earnings

M
M
M
M
0/4 beats
Next Earnings2026-05-07 (7d)

Verdict History

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Frequently Asked Questions
Is TXRH stock a buy right now?

Sell if holding. Multiple concerning factors at $162.26: Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk). Chart setup: Death cross but MACD improving, RSI 47. Prior stop was $155.17. Score 4.5/10, moderate confidence.

What is the TXRH stock price target?

Take-profit target: $175.25 (+8.1% upside). Prior stop was $155.17. Stop-loss: $155.17.

What are the risks of investing in TXRH?

Thin upside margin: 8.1%; Earnings in 7 days (event risk); Consecutive earnings misses (4).

Is TXRH overvalued or undervalued?

Texas Roadhouse, Inc. trades at a P/E of 26.2 (forward 21.0). TrendMatrix value score: 5.4/10. Verdict: Sell.

What do analysts say about TXRH?

37 analysts cover TXRH with a consensus score of 3.6/5. Average price target: $195.

What does Texas Roadhouse, Inc. do?Texas Roadhouse operates 816 casual dining restaurants (714 company-owned, 102 franchised) across 49 U.S. states and 10...

Texas Roadhouse operates 816 casual dining restaurants (714 company-owned, 102 franchised) across 49 U.S. states and 10 foreign countries under Texas Roadhouse, Bubba's 33, and Jaggers concepts. Revenue is generated from company-operated restaurant sales plus franchising royalties.

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