Are analysts right about Cracker Barrel (CBRL)?

Consumer Discretionary · price $72.45 · median target $46.00 (-36%)

In short — Over the past 12 months, 41% of analyst price targets on Cracker Barrel turned out profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 69 timestamped calls). The current consensus is "Hold" with a median price target of $46.00 (-36% vs the current $72.45, from 5 analysts).

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Current price

$72.45

Median target (12 mo)

$46.00 -36%

Analyst accuracy (1 yr)

41%

Avg return / call (1 yr)

+5%

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Historical analyst accuracy

For Cracker Barrel, we replayed every analyst price target of the past 12 months and measured the real outcome: 41% were profitable, average return +5% (69 calls). At 3 months: +1% average return (47% profitable). The higher the %, the more often analysts were right on this stock.

Most reliable analysts on this stock (past track record)

Their past track record on this stock (targets replayed against real prices) — not a forecast of what will happen.

Analyst / broker	Calls i	% profitable i	Avg return i
B of A Securities	19	42%	+7%
Citigroup	16	56%	+20%
Argus Research	6	33%	-10%
Truist Securities	6	0%	-17%

Frequently asked questions

Is Cracker Barrel a buy right now?

The analyst consensus on Cracker Barrel (CBRL) is "Hold" (6 bullish, 9 bearish calls over 12 months). This is not advice: historically, 41% of their targets on this stock turned out profitable over 1 year.

What is Cracker Barrel's price target?

The median 12-month price target is $46.00 (-36% vs $72.45), ranging from $34.00 to $60.00 (5 analysts).

Are analysts accurate on Cracker Barrel?

Over 1 year, 41% of analyst targets on Cracker Barrel were profitable, for an average return of +5% (across 69 timestamped calls). This is JPI Invest's accuracy metric.

What is the Cracker Barrel stock forecast?

Analysts target a median of $46.00 within 12 months, i.e. -36% vs the current price. The most bullish targets $60.00, the most cautious $34.00.

What is the Cracker Barrel stock forecast for 2026 or long term (2030)?

Note: analyst targets are 12-month (median $46.00, -36%), NOT 2030. No reliable 5-10 year price forecast exists (« 2030 prediction » models are speculative). The most useful inputs: the 12-month median above, these analysts' historical accuracy (41%), and the stock's past trajectory.

Is Cracker Barrel overvalued?

Detailed valuation data for Cracker Barrel is available in the interactive analysis.

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⚠️ Educational information, not investment advice. Analyst price targets are 12-month and can be wrong. Data via Yahoo Finance, recomputed by JPI Invest.