Nathan's Famous: Some Upside Left

  • Nathan's Famous stock has surged 51% since January, driven by unusual trading volume and speculation of a potential sale or strong Q4 results. A sale makes sense given aging major shareholders, underleveraged balance sheet, and a business model attractive to private equity or strategic buyers like Smithfield. Despite a 50% rally, Nathan's remains a high-quality, asset-light licensing business with strong Q4 results and continued operating leverage.