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Brinker International Inc
NYSE: EAT Restaurants
$207.41
▼ $4.43 (−2.09%) today
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Brinker International (EAT) Q1 2027 Earnings

Reported Oct 28, 2026, 8:03am ET · SEC source
$2.77
Beat +14.11%
EPS · est. $2.43 Adjusted

Includes $17.6 million loss on debt extinguishment from early redemption of 8.25% notes, $2.4 million in other (gains) and charges, offset by $9.2 million adjustment for special tax items (excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation)

$1.5B
Beat +1.53%
Revenue · est. $1.5B
1 quarter
Consecutive EPS beats

How Did EAT Stock React to Q1 2027 Earnings?

% change · around the report
−6%0+6%+12%Oct 28Oct 29report 8:03am ETearnings−0.4%+8.9%
−6%0+6%+12%Oct 28Oct 29earnings−0.4%+8.9%
EAT +8.9%S&P 500 −0.4%
−6%0+6%+12%Oct 28Oct 29report 8:03am ETearnings−1.4%+8.9%
−6%0+6%+12%Oct 28Oct 29earnings−1.4%+8.9%
EAT +8.9%NASDAQ −1.4%
−5%0+5%Oct 27Nov 3report 8:03am ETearnings−2.5%−0.2%
−5%0+5%Oct 27Nov 3earnings−2.5%−0.2%
EAT −0.2%S&P 500 −2.5%
−5%0+5%Oct 27Nov 3report 8:03am ETearnings−5.8%−0.2%
−5%0+5%Oct 27Nov 3earnings−5.8%−0.2%
EAT −0.2%NASDAQ −5.8%
+12.21%
Day of report
−0.38%
Next session

Did EAT Beat Earnings? Q1 2027 Results

Yes. Brinker International reported Q1 2027 earnings of $2.77 a share on Oct 28, 2026, beating the $2.43 consensus estimate by 14.1%. Revenue was $1.5B against a $1.5B estimate.

Brinker International delivered a strong fiscal first quarter of 2027, with adjusted non-GAAP diluted EPS of $2.77 beating the $2.43 consensus estimate by 14.11% and revenue of $1.48 billion edging past the $1.45 billion expected figure, up 9.4% year-over-year. The standout driver was Chili's, which posted its 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth at +10.1%, even as it lapped a demanding +21% comparable from the prior year; traffic at the brand rose 5.5% and the successful launch of the Big Crispy chicken sandwich helped sustain momentum. Company-wide comparable restaurant sales climbed 9.1%, while restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) expanded to 17.7% from 16.2% a year ago, reflecting meaningful sales leverage. A $17.60 million loss on debt extinguishment tied to early redemption of the company's 8.25% senior notes weighed on reported results but did not obscure the underlying strength. Encouraged by the quarter's performance, Brinker raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance, now projecting revenues of $6.23 billion to $6.33 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $13.30 to $13.90.

Key Takeaways
  • Chili's 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth at +10.1%, driven by 5.5% traffic increase and 3.7% pricing
  • Successful launch of Big Crispy® chicken sandwich
  • Restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) improved to 17.7% from 16.2% due to sales leverage
  • Company-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 9.1%
  • Chili's franchise sales increased to approximately $296.7 million from $269.5 million

“Chili's delivered its 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, up +10%, lapping a +21% from last year and a +14% from 2024 for a 3 year cumulative comp of +52%.”

Brinker International CEO, on the earnings call

What Is Brinker International's Outlook?

Brinker raised its full-year fiscal 2027 guidance. Total revenues are now expected to be $6.23 billion to $6.33 billion, up from a prior range of $6.15 billion to $6.27 billion. Non-GAAP diluted EPS is now expected to be $13.30 to $13.90, up from $12.60 to $13.40 previously. Capital expenditures guidance remains unchanged at $265.0 to $285.0 million, and diluted weighted average shares are expected at 42.0 to 43.0 million. Fiscal 2027 includes a 53rd operating week in the fourth quarter, estimated to add approximately 2.0% to total revenues and $0.70 to non-GAAP diluted EPS.

EAT YoY Financials

Q1 2027 vs Q1 2026 · SEC filings Q1 2026 Q1 2027
$0$500.0M$1.0B$1.5B$1.3B$1.5BRevenue$1.0B$1.1BGross Profit$117.9M$151.0MOperating Income$99.5M$113.3MNet Income
$0$500.0M$1.0B$1.5BRevenueGross ProfitOperating IncomeNet Income
EAT income statement, Q1 2027 versus Q1 2026
Metric Q1 2027 Q1 2026 Year over year
Revenue $1.5B $1.3B +9.4%
Gross Profit $1.1B $1.0B +7.8%
Operating Income $151.0M $117.9M +28.1%
Net Income $113.3M $99.5M +13.9%

EAT Revenue by Segment

Chili's$1.4B+10.5%
Maggiano's$94.9M−4.6%

When Does Brinker International Report Next?

Expected report date

Figures from SEC filings and company reports. Not investment advice.