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CBRL Trading Analysis - 09/15/2026 02:12 PM — TRU-SENTIMENT
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CBRL (Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc,.) at $45.80. True Sentiment Bullish, delta 40-60 call 92% / put 8%, call $978,340 vs put $89,040. RSI 17.0.
- Symbol
- CBRL
- Price
- $45.80
- Article bias (separate from True Sentiment)
- bearish
- Conviction
- medium
- Published
- 2026-09-15 14:12:00 ET
- Author
- DeltaNeutral staff
TRUE SENTIMENT ANALYSIS (DELTA 40-60 OPTIONS)
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):Options flow sentiment is Bullish, with:
- Call dollar volume: $978,340 (91.7%)
- Put dollar volume: $89,040 (8.3%)
The options flow suggests a bullish sentiment, but it's essential to consider the divergence between technical indicators and sentiment.
Key Statistics: CBRL
Fundamental Snapshot
Valuation
| P/E (Trailing) | 43.94 |
| P/E (Forward) | N/A |
| PEG Ratio | N/A |
| Price/Book | 2.45 |
Profitability
| EPS (Trailing) | $1.15 |
| EPS (Forward) | N/A |
| ROE | 5.63% |
| Net Margin | 0.79% |
Financial Health
| Revenue (TTM) | $3.34B |
| Debt/Equity | 3.49 |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A |
| Rev Growth | N/A |
Analyst Consensus
📈 Analysis
News Headlines & Context:
Recent news headlines for CBRL include:
- Cracker Barrel (CBRL) reports a decline in same-store sales for Q4 2024, citing challenging consumer environment.
- CBRL announces plans to modernize operations and improve profitability.
- The company faces increased competition in the restaurant and retail sectors.
These headlines suggest that CBRL is navigating a tough operating environment, which could impact its stock performance. The technical and sentiment data may provide further insights into the stock's current position and potential future movements.
Fundamental Analysis:
Based on the provided fundamentals data:
- Revenue: $3,337,381,000
- Trailing EPS: $1.15
- Trailing P/E: 43.94
- Debt/Equity: 3.49
- Return on Equity (ROE): 5.63%
The fundamentals indicate that CBRL has a relatively high P/E ratio, which may suggest overvaluation. The debt-to-equity ratio is also high, which could be a concern. However, the ROE is positive, indicating some profitability. The lack of revenue growth data makes it difficult to assess the company's growth trajectory.
Current Market Position:
Current price: $45.78
Recent price action shows a decline in the stock price, with the current price near the lower end of its 30-day range ($45.58 - $60.26).
Technical Analysis:
Technical Indicators
The technical indicators suggest:
- RSI (14) is 16.96, indicating oversold conditions.
- MACD is -1.81, suggesting a bearish signal.
- The 50-day SMA is $54.46, which is above the current price, indicating a downtrend.
True Sentiment Analysis (Delta 40-60 Options):
Options flow sentiment is Bullish, with:
- Call dollar volume: $978,340 (91.7%)
- Put dollar volume: $89,040 (8.3%)
The options flow suggests a bullish sentiment, but it's essential to consider the divergence between technical indicators and sentiment.
Key Price Levels:
Key support and resistance levels are $45.58 and $60.26, respectively.
25-Day Price Forecast:
CBRL is projected for $40.00 to $50.00
Based on current trends, momentum, and indicators, the stock price may fluctuate within this range over the next 25 days.
Defined Risk Strategy Recommendations:
Based on the price forecast:
- Bull Call Spread: Buy CBRL 261016C00045000 (strike $45.0) and sell CBRL 261016C00050000 (strike $50.0).
- Bear Put Spread: Buy CBRL 261016P00040000 (strike $40.0) and sell CBRL 261016P00045000 (strike $45.0).
- Iron Condor: Sell CBRL 261016C00045000 (strike $45.0) and buy CBRL 261016C00050000 (strike $50.0), while selling CBRL 261016P00040000 (strike $40.0) and buying CBRL 261016P00035000 (strike $35.0).
Risk Factors:
- Technical warning signs: oversold RSI, bearish MACD.
- Sentiment divergences: bullish options flow vs. bearish technicals.
- Volatility and ATR considerations: high volatility could impact trading strategies.
Summary & Conviction Level:
Overall bias: Bearish
Conviction level: Medium
One-line trade idea: Consider defined risk strategies to navigate the current market uncertainty.
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