$NATH

Nathan’s Famous (NATH) will be acquired by Smithfield Foods, becoming a private subsidiary and delisting. The company faces lawsuits alleging misleading proxy statements and has supplemented disclosures to address concerns. Jefferies provided valuation analyses comparing implied per-share ranges to the $102.00 merger consideration.

NATHANS FAMOUS, INC. (NATH) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Other Events. Item 8.01. Other Events. Explanatory Note As previously disclosed, on January 20, 2026, Nathan’s Famous Inc., a Delaware corporation (the “ Company ”) entered into an Agreement and Plan of Merger (the “ Merger Agreement ”) with Smithfield Foods, Inc., a Virginia corporation (“ Bu

Nathan's Famous (NASDAQ:NATH) reported first fiscal quarter 2027 results for the 13 weeks ended June 28, 2026. Revenues rose to $54.1M from $47.0M. Net income was $8.83M, EPS $2.14. Operating income was $12.7M. License royalties increased to $13.6M. The company also reiterated Smithfield Foods’ planned $102/share acquisition, expected to close in 2H 2026.

NATHANS FAMOUS, INC. (NATH) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. Exhibit 99.1 FOR: NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. COMPANY Robert Steinberg, Vice President - Finance and CFO CONTACT: (516) 338-8500 ext. 229 NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. REPORTS FIRST QUARTER RESULTS JERICHO, N.Y., August 7, 2026 -- Nathan's Famous, Inc. (“Nathan’s”, the “Company”, “we”, “us” or

Nathan’s Famous reported Q4 2026 net income of $2.81M, down from $4.24M a year earlier; EPS fell to $0.68 from $1.03. Revenue rose to $35.07M from $30.79M, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $7.59M from $7.10M. The board declared a $0.50/share dividend payable June 30. The Smithfield Foods merger is now expected to close in H2 2026, making Nathan’s privately held.

Nathan’s Famous reported fiscal year ended March 29, 2026 revenues of $162.1M (vs. $148.2M), operating income of $30.1M (vs. $36.5M), and diluted EPS of $4.85 (vs. $5.87). Fourth-quarter revenues were $35.1M (vs. $30.8M) with diluted EPS of $0.68 (vs. $1.03). The board declared a $0.50/share quarterly dividend payable June 30, 2026. The Smithfield Foods acquisition ($102/share) is now expected in 2H 2026.

NATHANS FAMOUS, INC. (NATH) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 ex_969027.htm EXHIBIT 99.1 ex_969027.htm Exhibit 99.1 FOR: NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. COMPANY Robert Steinberg, Vice President - Finance and CFO CONTACT: (516) 338-8500 ext. 229 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NATHAN'S FAMOUS, INC. REPORTS YEAR END AND FOURTH QUARTER RESULTS Declares

Short interest in Nathan's Famous, Inc. (NASDAQ:NATH) increased significantly by 33.5% in March, reaching 132,502 shares as of March 13th. This represents 4.7% of the company's stock and a 3.9-day days-to-cover ratio. The company recently traded near $100.68, has a market cap of approximately $412 million, and maintains a consensus "Buy" rating from analysts.

Nathan's Famous Inc. (ISIN: US6311001050) is showing resilience in a volatile consumer market, attracting European investor interest due to its strong franchise growth and upcoming summer demand. The company's asset-light franchise model, characterized by high margins and steady royalty inflows, positions it as a defensive play in the restaurant sector, offering a unique investment opportunity with stable cash flows and dividends. Despite potential risks like over-reliance on a single product and geopolitical factors, the outlook points to mid-single-digit royalty growth and a consistent dividend track record.

Smithfield Foods announced its acquisition of Nathan’s Famous Inc. hot dog brand for approximately $450 million. Smithfield, which has held an exclusive license to manufacture and distribute Nathan's Famous products since 2014, expects the deal to close in the first half of 2026. This acquisition aims to integrate Nathan's Famous fully into Smithfield's portfolio, enhancing growth opportunities and capitalizing on existing manufacturing, marketing, and distribution expertise.