Brinker International (EAT)
NYSE:EAT
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Earnings Data
Report Date
Aug 12, 2026Before Open (Confirmed)
Period Ending
2026 (Q4)Consensus EPS Forecast
3.09Last Year’s EPS
2.49Same Quarter Last Year
Strong Buy
Based on 16 Analysts Ratings
Earnings Call Summary
Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed broad operational momentum and top‑line strength—Chili's delivered sustained same‑store growth, market share gains, a highly encouraging chicken sandwich launch, EPS upside and active capital deployment—while also acknowledging tangible near‑term headwinds from commodity inflation, repair & maintenance catch‑up, margin pressure, and an underperforming Maggiano's that requires continued turnaround work. Management emphasized continued investments (reimages, technology, staffing optimization) to drive sustainable traffic and margin expansion.Company Guidance
Sustained Same‑Store Sales Growth
20th consecutive quarter of same‑store sales growth; consolidated comparable restaurant sales +3.3% in Q3 and Chili's same‑store sales +4.0% for the quarter. Chili's achieved mid‑single‑digit comps in February and March (5.9% each) and started April with continued mid‑single‑digit sales and positive traffic.
Strong Top‑Line and EPS Performance
Total revenues of $1.47 billion in Q3, up 3.2% year‑over‑year; adjusted diluted EPS $2.90 versus $2.66 a year ago; adjusted EBITDA of $223.7 million, up 1.4% year‑over‑year.
Powerful Market Outperformance
Chili's outperformed the casual dining industry by ~420 basis points in Q3, with outperformance accelerating into April to ~560 basis points vs. the industry.
Major Brand Recognition and Momentum
Chili's named Ad Age Brand of the Year for the second straight year; ranked #2 casual dining brand for sales and #1 casual dining traffic brand on the top 500 list for 2025.
Highly Promising Chicken Sandwich Launch
New chicken sandwich platform launched April 14; platform is selling 161% more sandwiches vs. prelaunch in first two weeks and significantly outpaced in‑market tests. Internal tests showed the Big Crispy filet was >80% bigger than leading fast‑food premium chicken sandwich filet.
Guest Experience Improvements
Operational metrics improved: Guests With A Problem (GWAP) declined to 1.9%, food grade at 75%, and intent to return reached an all‑time best of 79%, supporting confidence in durable traffic gains and cohort retention.
Capital Allocation and Balance Sheet Actions
Repurchased $108 million of common stock in Q3; plan to call $350 million 8.25% bonds early in fiscal 2027 to save interest expense; maintained strong free cash flow to support investments and shareholder returns.
Reimage and Growth Roadmap
Completed first four Chili's reimages with positive early sales lifts; plan to complete another 8–10 reimages this fiscal year and 60–80 in fiscal 2027, targeting a 10% annual reimage cadence beginning in 2028. Expect average annual unit volumes to approach $5.0M for the year.
EAT Earnings History
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Beat
Missed
EAT Earnings-Related Price Changes
Report Date | Price 1 Day Before | Price 1 Day After | Percentage Change |
|---|---|---|---|
Apr 29, 2026 | $129.14 | $147.80 | +14.45% |
Jan 28, 2026 | $157.29 | $156.64 | -0.41% |
Oct 29, 2025 | $124.26 | $114.98 | -7.47% |
Aug 13, 2025 | $154.88 | $157.38 | +1.61% |
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FAQ
When does Brinker International (EAT) report earnings?
Brinker International (EAT) is schdueled to report earning on Aug 12, 2026, Before Open (Confirmed).
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EAT EPS forecast for the fiscal quarter 2026 (Q4) is 3.09.