BT Brands (BTBD) Stock Jumps 18% After Hours: Here's Why

BT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: BTBD) saw its stock price increase by 17.99% after hours, reaching $2.23, following a positive earnings report for fiscal 2025 that highlighted a 138% rise in restaurant-level EBITDA to $1.7 million and an 80% reduction in operating loss to $364,585. The company also reported an improved net loss of $0.11 per share, compared to $0.37 per share in 2024, and ended the fiscal year with $4.4 million in cash and marketable securities. Additionally, BT Brands is pursuing a merger with Aero Velocity, which aims to transition the company into an AI-driven analytics and drone inspection services platform.