Texas Roadhouse, Inc. Q1 2026 Earnings Recap

Texas Roadhouse shares rose 11.1% post-earnings, reflecting investor approval of solid same-store sales growth and improved commodity cost guidance that together supported healthy margin expansion.

Key Takeaways

• Comparable same-store sales increased 7.1% in Q1, driven by 4.5% traffic growth and favorable mix.
• Revenue surpassed $1.6 billion, up 12.8% driven by a 6.8% increase in average weekly sales and a 5.7% increase in store weeks.
• Restaurant margin dollars grew 10.5% to $264 million; diluted EPS rose 9.6% to $1.87.
• Commodity inflation guidance was reduced for full year 2026 from ~7% to between 6% and 7%, with expectations for easing in the second half of the year.
• Traffic and mix trends remain solid, supported by digital kitchen and handheld technology investments that improve operational efficiency without sacrificing dine-in experience.