Investors often look to insider activity for clues about a stock’s future, and Texas Roadhouse Inc has recently offered plenty to analyze. On August 21, 2025, Mujica Hernan E. sold shares valued at $377,384, unloading 2,189 shares at a price of $172.40 each. Following the sale, the insider’s holdings slipped to 17,553 shares, worth roughly $3.1 million. In an interesting twist, Hernan Mujica also purchased 2,189 shares around the same time, generating more than $377,384 in proceeds.
Before that, President Tobin Regina A. sold 3,153 shares in a transaction valued at $547,140, with each share priced at $173.53. After the sale, Tobin’s stake declined to 3,153 shares, with an estimated value of about $2.7 million. These insider moves have added fuel to investor speculation about the company’s future direction.
Analyst Ratings Shift
Analysts have been actively adjusting their outlooks for Texas Roadhouse Inc. Mizuho initiated coverage with an Outperform rating on October 28, 2025, and raised the price target to 190. Evercore ISI downgraded the stock from an Outperform to an In-line outlook earlier in September. On July 14, 2025, Melius began coverage with a Buy rating. Earlier in April, Citigroup shifted its view from Buy to Neutral, marking a more cautious stance among major analysts.
Stock Performance
In the most recent trading session, TXRH rose 0.72% to close at 176.71. The stock fluctuated between a low of 174.91 and a high of 178.675 throughout the day. Over the past five sessions, TXRH posted a gain of approximately 5.69%. Year-to-date performance shows a decline of around -9.33%. The stock touched a 52-week high of 199.99 on May 27, 2025, and fell to a 52-week low of 148.73 on April 7, 2025.
Key Support and Resistance
Based on the 24-hour chart, support sits at 174.86; if this level breaks, prices may fall toward 173.00. Resistance stands at 178.62, with an additional ceiling at 180.53. The 14-day RSI is 60.46, indicating neutral momentum and leaving room for potential movement in either direction.
Short Interest Snapshot
Short interest in Texas Roadhouse Inc showed a slight decline on November 14, 2025, dropping by 0.11 million shares to 2.55 million. A month earlier, on October 15, short interest stood at 2.66 million, marking a 4.21% decrease. Despite short shares making up just 2.2% of the float, the days-to-cover ratio has tightened to 2.2, suggesting a more favorable sentiment among short sellers.
Major Shareholders and Price Expectations
According to FactSet, analysts expect TXRH to reach an average price target of 190 within the next 12 months, which represents an 8.29% upside from the previous close of 175.45. Some forecasts project the stock reaching as high as 210 in 2025, while the lowest estimates sit at 175. By the end of 2025, 17 analysts rated Texas Roadhouse Inc as a Buy. Earlier in the year, on January 21, 2025, Morgan Stanley issued an Overweight rating and set a price target of 213, reinforcing long-term optimism in the stock.
