Cracker Barrel's upcoming Q4 fiscal 2026 earnings call on September 23 follows a strong Q3 beat, where adjusted EPS reached $0.29 against expectations of a loss and revenue topped estimates at $797 million despite a 2.9% year-over-year decline. Management raised full-year revenue guidance to $3.27–3.30 billion and adjusted EBITDA to $120–125 million, citing corporate restructuring savings of $20–25 million annually, a loyalty program nearing 12 million members with over 40% tracked sales, and retail comps outperforming restaurants for the first time in years. Guest metrics like ratings improved for the third straight quarter even as traffic fell 6.7%, while a new CEO transition and digital site upgrades add uncertainty to commentary on traffic recovery, inflation trends, and 2027 outlook.