Brinker International's earnings call highlighted strong sales growth and operational improvements, particularly for Chili's, which significantly outperformed industry averages. Despite challenges in Maggiano's traffic and increased competitive pressures, the overall sentiment remains positive due to effective marketing strategies and financial performance.

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Q4 2025

During the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, Brinker International reported strong financial metrics, with Chili's same-restaurant sales increasing by 31.6% and traffic up by 21%. The company achieved a restaurant operating margin of 18.9% through sales leverage and operational simplification. Total revenues reached $1.425 billion, reflecting a consolidated comp sales increase of 28.2%. Adjusted diluted EPS rose to $2.66 from $1.24 the previous year. Notably, Chili's continued to outperform industry trends without introducing new food or value promotions, maintaining momentum from its Big Smasher campaign. The company's strategy focused on enhancing food, service, and atmosphere, alongside marketing efforts that included the launch of the Big QP burger and the opening of a themed restaurant in Scranton. For the full fiscal year, Brinker raised its guidance, projecting annual revenues between $5.33 billion and $5.35 billion and adjusted diluted EPS between $8.50 and $8.75. Despite macroeconomic challenges, Brinker remains optimistic about sustaining sales growth by focusing on enhancing customer experience and strategic marketing initiatives.

Strong Same-Restaurant Sales Growth

Chili's delivered a strong quarter with same-restaurant sales up 31.6% and traffic up 21%.

Impressive Restaurant Operating Margin

Chili's achieved an 18.9% restaurant operating margin for the quarter, driven by sales leverage and simplification.

Successful Marketing Initiatives

The Big QP launch and associated marketing efforts generated more impressions than the Big Smasher launch, boosting brand awareness.

Operational Improvements

Implemented significant operational improvements, including menu simplification and enhanced kitchen display systems.

Record-Setting Margarita Sales

The marketing team's enhanced Margarita strategy led to record-breaking Margarita of the Month sales.

Positive Financial Performance

Brinker reported total revenues of $1.425 billion with consolidated comp sales of positive 28.2%. Adjusted diluted EPS for the quarter was $2.66, up from $1.24 last year.

Debt Reduction

Repayment of approximately $125 million in funded debt, reducing overall lease adjusted leverage ratio to 1.9 times.

Brinker International (EAT) Earnings, Revenues Date & History

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EAT Earnings History

Report Date	Fiscal Quarter	Forecast / EPS	Last Year's EPS	EPS YoY Change	Slides	Play Transcript
Aug 13, 2025	2025 (Q4)	2.47 / -	1.61	―	―	―
Apr 29, 2025	2025 (Q3)	2.57 / 2.66	1.24	114.52% (+1.42)
Jan 29, 2025	2025 (Q2)	1.85 / 2.80	0.99	182.83% (+1.81)
Oct 30, 2024	2025 (Q1)	0.69 / 0.95	0.28	239.29% (+0.67)
Aug 14, 2024	2024 (Q4)	1.72 / 1.61	1.39	15.83% (+0.22)
Apr 30, 2024	2024 (Q3)	1.15 / 1.24	1.23	0.81% (+0.01)
Jan 31, 2024	2024 (Q2)	0.95 / 0.99	0.76	30.26% (+0.23)
Nov 01, 2023	2024 (Q1)	0.06 / 0.28	-0.57	149.12% (+0.85)
Aug 16, 2023	2023 (Q4)	1.32 / 1.39	1.15	20.87% (+0.24)
May 03, 2023	2023 (Q3)	1.19 / 1.23	0.92	33.70% (+0.31)

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EAT Earnings-Related Price Changes

Report Date	Price 1 Day Before	Price 1 Day After	Percentage Change
Apr 29, 2025	$160.67	$136.89	-14.80%
Jan 29, 2025	$154.61	$179.79	+16.29%
Oct 30, 2024	$97.01	$104.25	+7.46%
Aug 14, 2024	$70.40	$62.86	-10.71%

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EAT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2025 (Q4) is 2.47.

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