RMCF Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory, Inc.

BEARISH Impact: 6/10 8-K
Horizon weeks Filed Jun 1, 2026 Processed 11d 20h ago SEC 0001437749-26-018927
8-K Item 2.02: Earnings release
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RMCF ▼ -10.16% at T+5d
SHORT call ✓ call won +10.16% · α vs SPY +7.41% · entry $1.87 → $1.68
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Executive Summary

Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory reported fiscal Q4 2026 (end Feb 28, 2026) total revenue of $6.8M, down -24% YoY from $8.9M, and a net loss of -$3.4M (-$0.38/share) vs -$2.9M (-$0.37/share) a year ago. Full-year FY26 revenue fell -7% to $27.5M from $29.6M, with net loss improving slightly to -$4.6M (-$0.56/share) from -$6.1M (-$0.86/share). The prelim results (May 14) had guided revenue of $6.4-7.4M for Q4, so the actual $6.8M landed within range. The business remains challenged by deliberate exit of low-margin channels, e-commerce transition disruption, and litigation costs; no guidance was provided.

Actionable Insight

Revenue decline of -24% in Q4 with negative gross profit signals continued structural pressure; the margin improvement narrative from Q3 did not sustain into Q4. With no guidance provided and a $16M market cap, the stock is a show-me story — monitor for signs of stabilization in the retail/franchise segment or a turnaround in the packaged business. The upcoming conference call on June 2 should provide clarity on Q1 FY27 trends.

Key Facts

  • Q4 FY26 total revenue $6.8M vs $8.9M YoY (-24%) — revenue decline >5% hard rule triggers bearish
  • Q4 FY26 net loss $3.4M (-$0.38/share) vs $2.9M (-$0.37/share) YoY — losses widened
  • Full-year FY26 total revenue $27.5M vs $29.6M YoY (-7%); net loss $4.6M vs $6.1M
  • Product and retail gross profit was -$0.9M in Q4 (negative), impacted by disposal of old-branded supplies
  • Q4 costs improved to $9.8M from $11.6M, but not enough to offset revenue decline; EBITDA -$2.6M vs -$2.5M
  • Cash & equivalents $1.2M vs $0.7M a year ago; shares outstanding increased to 9.35M from 7.72M
  • Prior Q3 FY26 (Nov 2025) had shown narrowing losses: $0.2M loss vs $0.8M YoY on $7.5M revenue — Q4 reversed that trend

Financial Impact

Revenue declined ~$2.1M QoQ and ~$2.1M YoY; net loss expanded by $0.5M vs prior year quarter; EBITDA remained deeply negative at -$2.6M

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Risk Factors

  • Revenue trajectory continues downward as low-margin business exits outpace new franchise growth
  • Negative product gross profit indicates potential for additional impairment or working capital strain
  • Elevated litigation costs and e-commerce transition disruption may persist, weighing on margins
  • Share count increased 21% YoY (7.72M to 9.35M), diluting existing holders

Market Snapshot

Exchange
Nasdaq
Sector
Sugar & Confectionery Products

Documents Analyzed

This report is based on 6 SEC documents filed with EDGAR.

DocumentAccession Number
8-K Filing (Primary)0001437749-26-018927
Exhibit: ex_970190.htm0001437749-26-018927
Document: 0001437749-26-018927-index-headers.html0001437749-26-018927
Document: 0001437749-26-018927-index.html0001437749-26-018927
Document: 0001437749-26-018927.txt0001437749-26-018927
8-K Data (Synthetic)0001437749-26-018927
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Jun 1, 2026
15d ago
8-K
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$1.87 $1.68▲ +10.16%▲ +7.41%$1.55 (+17.11%)
Jun 1, 2026
15d ago
Press Release
BEARISH ★ 6/10
$1.87 $1.68▲ +10.16%▲ +7.41%$1.55 (+17.11%)
May 1, 2026
6w ago
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BEARISH ★ 6/10
$2.46 $2.54▼ −3.25%▼ −0.90%$1.55 (+36.99%)
Feb 19, 2026
16w ago
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NEUTRAL ★ 2/10
$2.56 $2.62▲ +2.34%▲ +1.64%$1.55 (−39.45%)
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