Ark Restaurants (ARKR) Stock Price, News & Analysis

Company Overview

Ark Restaurants Corp. is a holding company primarily engaged in the design, development and operation of full-service casual dining establishments. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in the Chicago metropolitan area, the company owns and manages multiple proprietary restaurant concepts ranging from steakhouses and seafood bars to Italian-inspired taverns and classic American diners. Over its history, Ark Restaurants has cultivated a reputation for delivering a combination of distinctive menu offerings, attentive service and themed interiors tailored to both urban and suburban settings.

The company’s core activities include site selection, restaurant construction and ongoing operations management under its in-house brands. Ark Restaurants oversees all aspects of each location, from menu development and culinary direction to staffing, marketing and customer engagement. Its portfolio has featured signature concepts such as a retro-styled cafeteria, an upscale seafood grill and an artisanal pizza and pasta house, each designed to tap into localized dining trends while maintaining consistent quality standards.

Geographically, Ark Restaurants has concentrated its growth in the Midwest, with current locations throughout the greater Chicago region and select sites in nearby states. The company’s real estate strategy involves both owned and long-term leased properties, enabling it to control site development costs and capture value from property appreciation. In recent years, Ark Restaurants has explored modest expansion beyond its historic footprint, evaluating markets in Wisconsin and Indiana for new units or franchise partners.

Leadership at Ark Restaurants combines industry veterans and finance professionals. The company is led by President and Chief Executive Officer Robert J. Pollock, who has guided strategic expansion since joining in 2010, and Chief Financial Officer Jane S. Bermas, overseeing capital allocation and reporting since 2015. Under their stewardship, Ark Restaurants continues to refine its concepts and pursue measured growth opportunities in the competitive casual-dining sector.

Key Stats

• Today's Range: $8.69 to $8.75
• 50-Day Range: $8.66 to $12.28
• 52-Week Range: $8.25 to $17.76
• Volume: 4,440 shs
• Average Volume: 7,523 shs
• Market Capitalization: $31.37 million
• P/E Ratio: N/A
• Dividend Yield: N/A
• Price Target: N/A
• Consensus Rating: N/A

Ark Restaurants Stock Analysis - MarketRank™

Ark Restaurants scored higher than 20% of companies evaluated by MarketBeat, and ranked 194th out of 213 stocks in the retail/wholesale sector. Scores are calculated by averaging available category scores, with extra weight given to analysis and valuation.

Analyst's Opinion

• Score: N/A
• Analyst Rating: N/A

Consensus Rating

There is not enough analysis data for Ark Restaurants.

Earnings and Valuation

• Score: 0.6 / 5
• Proj. Earnings Growth: N/A

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. the Market

The P/E ratio of Ark Restaurants is -3.22, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Earnings Ratio vs. Sector

The P/E ratio of Ark Restaurants is -3.22, which means that its earnings are negative and its P/E ratio cannot be compared to companies with positive earnings.

Price to Book Value per Share Ratio

Ark Restaurants has a P/B Ratio of 0.73. P/B Ratios below 1 indicate that a company could be undervalued with respect to its assets and liabilities.

Short Interest

• Score: 3.0 / 5
• Short Interest Level: Healthy

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.65% of the float of Ark Restaurants has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ark Restaurants has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ark Restaurants has recently increased by 27.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

Dividend

• Score: 0.0 / 5
• Dividend Strength: N/A

Dividend Yield

Ark Restaurants does not currently pay a dividend.

Dividend Growth

Ark Restaurants does not have a long track record of dividend growth.

Sustainability and ESG

• Score: N/A
• Environmental Score: N/A

Percentage of Shares Shorted

0.65% of the float of Ark Restaurants has been sold short.

Short Interest Ratio / Days to Cover

Ark Restaurants has a short interest ratio ("days to cover") of 1.3, which is generally considered an acceptable ratio of short interest to trading volume.

Change versus previous month

Short interest in Ark Restaurants has recently increased by 27.71%, indicating that investor sentiment is decreasing significantly.

News and Social Media

• Score: 2.7 / 5
• News Sentiment: N/A

News Sentiment

Ark Restaurants has a news sentiment score of 1.87. This score is calculated as an average of sentiment of articles about the company over the last seven days and ranges from 2 (good news) to -2 (bad news). This is a higher news sentiment than the 0.85 average news sentiment score of Retail/Wholesale companies.

News Coverage This Week

MarketBeat has tracked 1 news article for Ark Restaurants this week, compared to 1 article on an average week.

Company Ownership

• Score: 1.7 / 5
• Insider Trading: N/A

Insider Buying vs. Insider Selling

In the past three months, Ark Restaurants insiders have not sold or bought any company stock.

Percentage Held by Insiders

35.66% of the stock of Ark Restaurants is held by insiders. A high percentage of insider ownership can be a sign of company health.

Percentage Held by Institutions

Only 31.95% of the stock of Ark Restaurants is held by institutions.

ARKR Stock Analysis - Frequently Asked Questions

How have ARKR shares performed this year?

Ark Restaurants' stock was trading at $11.00 on January 1st, 2025. Since then, ARKR shares have decreased by 19.5% and is now trading at $8.86.

How were Ark Restaurants' earnings last quarter?

Ark Restaurants Corp. (NASDAQ:ARKR) posted its earnings results on Monday, May, 12th. The restaurant operator reported ($1.62) EPS for the quarter. The restaurant operator had revenue of $39.73 million for the quarter. Ark Restaurants had a negative trailing twelve-month return on equity of 5.25% and a negative net margin of 5.55%.
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How do I buy shares of Ark Restaurants?

Shares of ARKR stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.

What other stocks do shareholders of Ark Restaurants own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some other companies that Ark Restaurants investors own include Pfizer (PFE), Exxon Mobil (XOM), Chevron (CVX), Verizon Communications (VZ), Carnival (CCL), NVIDIA (NVDA) and Tesla (TSLA).

Company Calendar

• Last Earnings: 5/12/2025
• Today: 7/16/2025
• Next Earnings (Estimated): 8/11/2025
• Fiscal Year End: 9/30/2025

Industry, Sector and Symbol

• Stock Exchange: NASDAQ
• Sector: Retail/Wholesale
• Industry: RETAIL - RESTRNTS
• Sub-Industry: Restaurants, Hotels, Motels
• Current Symbol: NASDAQ:ARKR
• CIK: 779544
• Web: www.arkrestaurants.com
• Phone: (212) 206-8800
• Fax: 212-206-8814
• Employees: 1,862
• Year Founded: 1983

Profitability

• EPS (Trailing Twelve Months): ($2.75)
• Trailing P/E Ratio: N/A
• Forward P/E Ratio: N/A
• P/E Growth: N/A
• Net Income: -$3.90 million
• Net Margins: -5.55%
• Pretax Margin: -2.29%
• Return on Equity: -5.25%
• Return on Assets: -1.52%

Debt

• Debt-to-Equity Ratio: N/A
• Current Ratio: 0.73
• Quick Ratio: 0.65

Sales & Book Value

• Annual Sales: $183.54 million
• Price / Sales: 0.17
• Cash Flow: $3.19 per share
• Price / Cash Flow: 2.78
• Book Value: $12.11 per share
• Price / Book: 0.73

Miscellaneous

• Outstanding Shares: 3,610,000
• Free Float: 2,320,000
• Market Cap: $32.04 million
• Optionable: Not Optionable
• Beta: 0.62