Texas Roadhouse, Inc. 8-K

What Happened

• Texas Roadhouse, Inc. (TXRH) filed an 8-K on Feb 19, 2026 attaching a press release reporting its financial results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended December 30, 2025 (Exhibit 99.1).
• The company disclosed executive compensation changes related to its finance leadership: Keith Humpich served as interim Chief Financial Officer from June 9, 2025 until Mike Lenihan was appointed CFO on December 3, 2025. On February 18, 2026 the board’s talent management and compensation committee approved continuation of a $100,000 per-quarter stipend to Mr. Humpich through June 30, 2026 while he supports the CFO transition in his role as Chief Accounting and Financial Services Officer.
• The company declared a cash dividend of $0.75 per share, payable March 31, 2026 to shareholders of record as of the close of business on March 17, 2026.

Key Details

• Press release reporting Q4 and FY2025 results filed as Exhibit 99.1 on Feb 19, 2026.
• Interim CFO timeline: Keith Humpich served as interim CFO from June 9, 2025 to December 3, 2025; Mike Lenihan became CFO on December 3, 2025.
• Stipend: $100,000 per fiscal quarter (or portion thereof), paid in arrears; continuation approved through June 30, 2026.
• Dividend: $0.75 per share; record date March 17, 2026; payment date March 31, 2026.

Why It Matters

• The earnings release is the primary source for updated revenue, profit, and operating metrics for Q4 and FY2025—investors should read the attached press release for the company’s reported results and any management commentary or outlook.
• The declared $0.75/share dividend is a concrete cash return to shareholders with specific record and payment dates that investors may use when assessing yield and near-term cash flows.
• The continued $100,000 quarterly stipend for Mr. Humpich is a disclosed compensation expense tied to the CFO transition; it signals board support for an orderly finance leadership transition but is limited in scope and duration (through June 30, 2026).