One Group Hospitality reports Q3 adjusted EPS (30c), consensus 1c

Reports Q3 revenue $194M, consensus $215.46M. Reports Q3 SSS down 8.8%. “With the addition of Benihana and RA Sushi, we increased our revenue $117 million to a record $194 million as we continue to grow a scalable platform with exciting VIBE and entertainment centric dining brands. During the quarter, I was encouraged by our team’s ability to manage costs effectively. Operating profit growth exceeded revenue growth as we improved year-over-year margins at Benihana through supply chain synergies, benefitted from their higher margin contribution, and exhibited tight cost management within our preexisting business. Within the last sixty days we opened three Company-owned locations, all of which are off to terrific starts,” said Emanuel “Manny” Hilario, President and Chief Executive Officer.