Benchmark maintains 'Hold' rating on Cracker Barrel shares
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Updated Sep 24
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What happened
Benchmark reaffirmed a 'hold' rating on shares of Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. The restaurant chain announced a quarterly dividend of $0.25 per share for those holding as of the record date of October 16th. This dividend represents a 2.1% yield, and the company has decreased its dividend by an average of 0.2% annually over the last three years.
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Why it matters
The rating restatement by Benchmark affects investor sentiment regarding Cracker Barrel. The company currently has a payout ratio of 32.1%, which is considered sufficient to cover the dividend based on current earnings.
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Who's involved
- BenchmarkVenture capital firm that provided the rating on Cracker Barrel shares.
- Cracker BarrelAmerican restaurant chain that announced the dividend and is rated by Benchmark.
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The entities involved
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Benchmark
venture capital firm
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Cracker Barrel
American restaurant chain
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