Brinker International Beats Q1 2027 Estimates and Raises Full-Year Guidance
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Demand is still compounding at Chili's: same-store sales rose 10.1% on top of a 21% comparison, the 22nd straight quarter of growth. Brinker raised full-year fiscal 2027 EPS guidance to $13.30 to $13.90.
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Chili's just posted its 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, up 10.1% against a demanding prior-year comparable. Demand at the brand is not decelerating.
Adjusted earnings per share of $2.77 came in above expectations, and restaurant operating margin expanded on sales leverage.
Traffic at Chili's rose 5.5%, with the Big Crispy chicken sandwich launch sustaining guest momentum even as Maggiano's slipped.
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Brinker raised full-year fiscal 2027 non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance to a range of $13.30 to $13.90, above the prior range. Management is underwriting the momentum, not just reporting it.
Free cash flow grew nearly 70% year over year, funding buybacks and the redemption of high-cost senior notes. That flexibility carries into the rest of fiscal 2027.
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