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Nathan's Famous

NATH

Nathan's Famous Inc is a leading branded licensor, wholesaler, and retailer of premium food products, most notably its iconic World Famous Beef Hot Dogs.

Market cap
$412.72M-12.5%
Revenue$162.1M+9.4%
Net income$20.0M-16.7%
Free cash flow$17.9M-28.6%
EPS (diluted)$4.85-17.4%
Trailing twelve months · change vs. prior year

Earnings

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Aug 6, 2026 (In 3 weeks)

Financials

Q4 2026

Income statement

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Revenue$35.1M+13.9%
Gross profit$12.5M+4.7%
Operating income$4.7M-26.5%
Net income$2.8M-33.7%
EPS (diluted)$0.68-34.0%

Balance sheet

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Cash & equivalents$24.4M-12.2%
Total debt$52.1M-6.9%
Total equity-$14.2M+13.9%
Total assets$53.7M+0.3%

Cash flow

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Operating cash flow$2.5M-62.6%
CapEx$38.0K-29.6%
Free cash flow$2.5M-62.8%

Valuation & ratios

Valuation

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Market cap$412.72M-12.5%
Enterprise value$440.4M-10.4%
P/E20.6×+1.1×
P/S2.6×-0.5×

Profitability

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Gross margin34.3%-5.2pp
Operating margin18.6%-6.1pp
Net margin12.4%-3.9pp
FCF margin11%-5.9pp

Returns & leverage

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Current ratio2.5×-0.2×

Segments

By product

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Branded Products$23.9M+19.2%
License$8.4M+6.6%
Company Operated Restaurants$1.3M-8.1%
Franchise Royalties$852.0K+3.5%
Advertising Fund Revenue$548.0K-3.2%

By segment

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Branded Product Program$23.9M+19.2%
Product Licensing$8.4M+6.6%
Restaurant Operations$2.2M-3.3%

Competitors

Profile

Nathan's Famous Inc is a leading branded licensor, wholesaler, and retailer of premium food products, most notably its iconic World Famous Beef Hot Dogs. The company operates a multi-channel business model that leverages its century-old brand heritage to distribute products through grocery retail, foodservice operators, and a global network of company-owned and franchised restaurants. Its core value proposition centers on a proprietary 1916 recipe and a flexible distribution strategy that maximizes brand touchpoints across traditional and non-traditional venues.

Competitive position

An iconic American heritage brand with a dominant niche in premium hot dogs and a highly diversified, asset-light revenue model through extensive licensing.

GeographiesUnited States, Brazil, Ukraine, France, Mexico, United Arab Emirates
Customer segmentsRetail consumers, Foodservice operators, Franchise owners
Business modelFranchising, Wholesale, Brand Licensing, B2C Retail
SuppliersBeef and meat trimming suppliers, Proprietary spice manufacturers, Food processing partners, Third-party logistics and distributors
CustomersRetail grocery chains, Foodservice distributors, Professional sports franchises, End-market consumers
Listed1993
Employees147.0
CEOEric Gatoff
IndustryRestaurants
FilingsSEC EDGAR

Questions, answered.

What is Nathan's Famous's market cap?
Nathan's Famous (NATH) has a market capitalization of $412.7M and trades on NASDAQ.
What is Nathan's Famous's revenue and profitability?
Nathan's Famous generated $162.1M in trailing twelve-month revenue with net income of $20.0M, representing a net margin of 12.4%. Gross margin stands at 34.3%, with free cash flow of $17.9M. These figures are based on the Q1 2026 filing.
Who are Nathan's Famous's competitors?
Nathan's Famous's key competitors include Hebrew National, McDonald's, Oscar Mayer, and others. These companies compete in similar markets and product categories.
Who does Nathan's Famous partner with?
Nathan's Famous's notable partners include Smithfield Foods, Inc., Lamb Weston, Inc., Solina, and others.
What subsidiaries does Nathan's Famous have?
Nathan's Famous's subsidiaries include Nathan’s Famous Operating Corp., Arthur Treacher’s Fish & Chips, Inc..
Where is Nathan's Famous headquartered?
Nathan's Famous is headquartered in United States of America and employs approximately 147 people. It has been publicly traded since 1993.