BTBDW BT Brands

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 PRESS-RELEASE
Horizon weeks Filed May 14, 2026 Processed 26d 10h ago Wire GlobeNewswire
Press release: earnings
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Executive Summary

BT Brands reported Q1 FY2026 net sales of $2.84M (down 12.0% YoY from $3.23M) and a net loss of $0.12 per share, widening from a $0.05 loss a year ago due to a $435.6K unrealized loss on marketable securities. Operating loss improved to -$232.8K from -$292.2K on lower labor and G&A costs, but the terminated Aero Velocity merger and a dispute over its validity add uncertainty. No guidance was provided.

Actionable Insight

Revenue decline and widening net loss signal ongoing operational headwinds, while the terminated merger and legal dispute add uncertainty. Monitor for resolution of the Aero Velocity dispute and any new strategic transaction announcements. The stock is likely to remain under pressure until clearer catalysts emerge.

Key Facts

  • Net sales declined 12.0% YoY to $2.84M from $3.23M, driven by closure of an underperforming location.
  • Net loss widened to $751K from $330K, largely due to a $435.6K unrealized loss on marketable securities.
  • Operating loss improved to -$232.8K from -$292.2K, with G&A down 22.4% and food/paper costs improving to 33.9% of sales from 37.1%.
  • Restaurant-level EBITDA was $267.7K (9.4% margin) vs $315.2K (9.7% margin) a year ago.
  • Merger with Aero Velocity Inc. terminated on May 1, 2026; Aero disputes the termination, creating legal overhang.
  • No formal financial guidance provided; management focused on strategic alternatives.
  • Cash and marketable securities of $3.6M; positive working capital of $3.9M.

Financial Impact

Revenue decline of $387K (12.0% YoY); net loss increased by $421K; operating loss improved by $59K.

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Risk Factors

  • Legal costs or adverse outcome from Aero Velocity merger dispute.
  • Continued sales softness from restaurant closures and market volatility affecting investment portfolio.
  • Lack of formal guidance limits visibility into near-term performance.

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Retail-Eating Places

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 1 press release from GlobeNewswire.

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PRESS-RELEASE Data (Synthetic)press-3295415
6 reports for BTBDW
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Jun 1, 2026
8d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 5/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▼ −2.75%$0.1990 (−0.00%)
May 14, 2026
26d ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▲ +0.96%$0.1990 (−0.00%)
May 7, 2026
4w ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▲ +1.46%$0.1990 (−0.00%)
Apr 16, 2026
7w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 5/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▼ −0.55%$0.1990 (+0.00%)
Apr 6, 2026
9w ago
8-K
NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▼ −4.13%$0.1990 (+0.00%)
Apr 3, 2026
9w ago
8-K
MIXED ★ 6/10
$0.1990 $0.1990· 0.00%▼ −4.13%$0.1990 (+0.00%)
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