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ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ:RRGB), whose stock has delivered an impressive 106% return over the past year according to InvestingPro data, announced today the appointment of Humera Kassem as Chief People Officer, effective immediately.
In her new role, Kassem will oversee the company’s organizational strategy with focus on strengthening Red Robin’s culture and advancing its recently announced First Choice Plan, a crucial initiative as the company manages its significant debt burden of $532 million.
Kassem brings more than 30 years of experience to the position. She most recently served as Chief People Officer at Dave & Buster’s and has held senior human resources positions at several major companies including Coca-Cola, Delta Airlines, JCPenney and Jamba Juice.
"I have had the pleasure of witnessing Humera’s impactful leadership, and I’m confident that her proven ability to develop high-performance teams will be invaluable as we transform the Red Robin brand for the future," said Red Robin President and CEO Dave Pace in a press release statement.
Kassem holds a Master of Organization Management degree from Dallas Baptist University and a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications from the University of Southern California.
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers operates nearly 500 restaurant locations across the United States and Canada, including franchise operations, generating annual revenues of $1.24 billion. The casual dining restaurant chain was founded in 1969. For deeper insights into Red Robin’s financial health and growth prospects, including 12 additional exclusive ProTips, visit InvestingPro.
In other recent news, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported its second-quarter earnings for 2025, presenting a mixed financial performance. The company posted an earnings per share (EPS) of $0.26, which was a significant surprise compared to the forecasted -$0.13. Revenue reached $283.7 million, slightly exceeding the expected $281.9 million. These results highlight a positive deviation from analysts’ projections. Despite the better-than-expected earnings and revenue figures, the stock experienced a decrease during regular trading hours. No mergers or acquisitions were reported. There were also no notable analyst upgrades or downgrades mentioned in the recent updates. This performance reflects recent developments within the company.
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