ONE Group Hospitality Inc/The (STKS)
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-09-04
$1.63-0.61%
Close 2026-09-04 · 1-day change
NASDAQConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-09-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · STKS
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
Continue capital-efficient growth with asset-light expansion, portfolio optimization, and disciplined capital allocation.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management emphasized capital-efficient growth and portfolio optimization with asset-light expansion and reduced capital expenditures by 23% in 2026-Q1 and 38% in 2026-Q2. The trajectory shows delivering on capital discipline and sustaining development pipeline.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 2 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6943).
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“We remain focused on capital-efficient growth and portfolio optimization... asset-light strategy in action.”
“Our focus remains on strategic portfolio optimization and capital-efficient growth.”
Target full-year 2026 total GAAP revenues between $805 million and $820 million.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Full-year 2026 revenue guidance was $840 to $855 million in 2026-Q1 and updated downward to $805 to $820 million in 2026-Q2. Actual revenue for first half 2026 was $413.3 million, slightly below prior year $418.5 million, reflecting some closures. Trajectory is mixed with downward guidance revision.
“2026 Guidance December 27, 2026 Total GAAP revenues $805 to $820”
“2026 Guidance December 27, 2026 Total GAAP revenues $840 to $855”
Target consolidated Adjusted EBITDA between $95 million and $110 million for full year 2026.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Adjusted EBITDA guidance was $100 to $110 million in 2026-Q1 and revised down to $95 to $105 million in 2026-Q2. Actual operating income improved from $13.9 million in 2026-Q1 to $6.6 million in 2026-Q2, with net income volatile. Trajectory is mixed with downward guidance revision.
“2026 Guidance December 27, 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $95 to $105”
“2026 Guidance December 27, 2026 Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA $100 to $110”
Convert underperforming Grill Concepts restaurants to Benihana or STK formats to enhance margins and profitability.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management reported progress on Grill Concepts conversions with one completed in 2026-Q2 and another expected in Q3. Conversion costs are $1.0 to $1.5 million with one-year payback. The trajectory shows delivering on conversions to improve profitability.
“Conversion of the Riverton Kona Grill to Benihana completed July 31, 2026; Kona Grill Baltimore conversion expected Q3.”
“On track to complete five Grill Concepts conversions by year-end with initial Scottsdale conversion achieving 4x ROI.”
Grow Benihana Express with new company-owned and franchised locations to capture fast casual market.
Stated as a priority in 2 of last 2 quarters. Management highlighted Benihana Express expansion with one company-owned restaurant open, one under construction, and one franchised in development, plus a ten-unit franchise deal announced in 2026-Q1. The trajectory shows active expansion progress.
“Benihana Express expansion: one company-owned open; one under construction; one franchised in development.”
“Ten-restaurant franchise development agreement for Benihana/Benihana Express in San Francisco Bay Area.”
Over the trailing year it converted 8.32x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated robust grew net income 58% of the time over the next year (vs 45% for the rest of the cohort, n=3652).
Most sensitive to the broad stock market.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the US dollar, Fed net liquidity, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, long-term interest rates (low R² over the window).
4 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated stable grew net income 47% of the time over the next year (vs 53% for the rest of the cohort, n=1906).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-09-04.