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Nathan's Famous, Inc. Reports Year End and Fourth Quarter Results
Nathan's Famous reported fiscal 2026 revenues of $162.1 million, up 9.4% year-over-year, but net income declined 16.7% to $20.0 million. The company's Branded Product Program saw strong sales growth of 15.2% driven by a 12% increase in average selling prices, offset by a 19% rise in beef costs. Operating income fell 17.5% to $30.1 million. The company is proceeding with its acquisition by Smithfield Foods for $102 per share, now expected to close in the second half of 2026 pending regulatory approvals.
06/09/2026, 6:30 AM • Benzinga
Smithfield Foods Shares Rise After Strong Q4 Results
Smithfield Foods reported better-than-expected Q4 results with adjusted EPS of 83 cents (vs. 68 cents consensus) and sales of $4.227 billion (up 7.0% YoY). The company announced a $450 million acquisition of Nathan's Famous at $102 per share, targeting close in H1 2026. For FY26, Smithfield projects total adjusted operating profit of $1.325-$1.475 billion with low-single-digit sales growth. Shares rose 4.13% to $24.45.
03/24/2026, 2:14 PM • Benzinga
Halper Sadeh LLC Reminds Shareholders of SKYT, NATH, SNCY, LSTA of the Firm’s Investigations
Investor rights law firm Halper Sadeh LLC is investigating four companies for potential federal securities law violations and breaches of fiduciary duties related to their merger transactions. The firm is seeking increased consideration for shareholders and additional disclosures regarding the proposed deals.
02/02/2026, 5:52 PM • GlobeNewswire
$HAREHOLDER ALERT: The M&A Class Action Firm Is Investigating The Merger--PEN, RAPT, NATH, and LSTA
Monteverde & Associates PC, a class action law firm, is investigating four merger transactions: Penumbra's sale to Boston Scientific, RAPT Therapeutics' sale to GSK, Nathan's Famous' sale to Smithfield Foods, and Lisata Therapeutics' sale to Smithfield Foods. The firm is seeking shareholders who may have concerns about these deals.
01/28/2026, 2:23 PM • Benzinga
The Schall Law Firm is investigating potential breaches of fiduciary duty by Nathan's Famous directors and management following the company's announcement of acquisition by Smithfield Foods for $102 per share on January 21, 2026. Investors are encouraged to contact the firm to discuss their rights.
01/22/2026, 11:22 AM • Benzinga
Smithfield Buys Nathan's Famous In $450 Million Cash Deal
Smithfield Foods announced an all-cash acquisition of Nathan's Famous for $450 million ($102 per share), eliminating expiration risk from their 2014 licensing agreement set to expire in 2032. The deal is expected to close in H1 2026 and deliver approximately $9 million in annual cost savings by year two, while being immediately accretive to adjusted diluted EPS.
01/21/2026, 11:37 AM • Benzinga
Law firm Brodsky & Smith announced investigations into four merger agreements, examining whether company boards breached fiduciary duties by failing to conduct fair processes and provide fair value to shareholders. The investigations involve Nathan's Famous (acquired by Smithfield Foods for $102/share), Lisata Therapeutics (acquired by Kuva Labs for $4/share plus CVRs), Sun Country Airlines (acquired by Allegiant for $18.89/share equivalent), and Ventyx Biosciences (acquired for $14/share in cash).
01/21/2026, 11:00 AM • GlobeNewswire
Smithfield Foods to Acquire Iconic Hot Dog Brand Nathan's Famous
Smithfield Foods announced it will acquire Nathan's Famous for $102.00 per share in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $450 million. The acquisition secures Smithfield's rights to the iconic Nathan's Famous brand into perpetuity and is expected to be immediately accretive to earnings. Smithfield anticipates achieving approximately $9 million in annual cost synergies by the second anniversary of closing.
01/21/2026, 6:45 AM • Benzinga
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Company Profile
Nathan's Famous, Inc., along with its subsidiaries, operates in the foodservice industry both in the United States and internationally. It operates through three segments: Branded Product Program; Product licensing; and Restaurant operations. The company owns and franchises restaurants under the Nathan's Famous brand name and sells products bearing the Nathan's Famous trademarks through various distribution channels. It also has license agreements for the manufacture, distribution, marketing, and sale of Nathan's Famous branded beef hot dogs, crinkle-cut french fries, and sausages in refrigerated consumer packages, which are resold through retail channels such as supermarkets, grocery stores, mass merchandisers, and club stores. In addition, the company has license agreements to manufacture Nathan's Famous branded hot dog and sausage products in bulk for use in the foodservice industry, supply Nathan's Famous natural casing and skinless hot dogs in bulk for use in the Nathan's Famous restaurant system, manufacture proprietary spices, produce and distribute pickles, and produce and sell french fries and onion rings for retail sale. Further, the company produces and sells miniature bagel dogs, franks-in-a-blanket, mozzarella sticks, corn dog nuggets, other hors d'oeuvres, and bottled mustard through club stores, supermarkets, and other retail food stores. Additionally, it sells Nathan's products directly to foodservice operators or various foodservice distributors and provides Arthur Treacher's branded fish fillets. Nathan's Famous, Inc. was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Jericho, New York.