Brinker International

Brinker International (EAT) Q4 2025 Earnings

Reported Aug 13, 2025 at 8:08 AM ET · SEC Source

Q4 25 EPS

$2.49

BEAT +0.76%

Est. $2.47

Q4 25 Revenue

$1.46B

BEAT +10.91%

Est. $1.32B

vs S&P Since Q4 25

-3.0%

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EAT +13.6% vs S&P +16.6%

Full Year 2025 Results

FY 25 EPS

$8.90

BEAT +0.35%

Est. $8.87

FY 25 Revenue

$5.38B

BEAT +0.37%

Est. $5.36B

Market Reaction

Did EAT Beat Earnings? Q4 2025 Results

Brinker International closed fiscal 2025 with a standout fourth quarter, posting adjusted EPS of $2.49 against a consensus estimate of $2.47, a beat of 0.81%, while revenue of $1.46 billion topped expectations of $1.44 billion by 1.38% and rose 21.0%… Read more Brinker International closed fiscal 2025 with a standout fourth quarter, posting adjusted EPS of $2.49 against a consensus estimate of $2.47, a beat of 0.81%, while revenue of $1.46 billion topped expectations of $1.44 billion by 1.38% and rose 21.0% year-over-year. The driving force behind the results was unmistakably Chili's, where comparable restaurant sales surged 23.7% on the strength of a 16.3% traffic increase, a rare achievement in the casual dining segment that CEO Kevin Hochman credited to menu innovation, amplified marketing investment, and value-focused advertising that kept guests returning. GAAP operating income nearly doubled to $142.70 million, and the brand's restaurant operating margin reached 18.2% for the quarter. With momentum firmly established, Brinker guided fiscal 2026 total revenues of $5.60 billion to $5.70 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $9.90 to $10.50, while the Board expanded share repurchase authority to $507.00 million total, signaling confidence in the company's continued trajectory.

Key Takeaways

  • Chili's comparable restaurant sales increased 23.7% in Q4, driven primarily by 16.3% traffic growth
  • Menu innovation and advertising highlighting industry-leading value encouraged guest trial
  • Operational improvements drove repeat guest visits
  • Favorable sales mix and menu pricing contributed to revenue growth
  • Sales leverage improved margins, with restaurant operating margin reaching 17.8% (non-GAAP) for the total company
  • Company-owned comparable restaurant sales increased 21.3% in Q4
  • System-wide comparable restaurant sales increased 19.8% in Q4
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“Chili's delivered another strong quarter with sales +24% driven by traffic of +16%. We now have delivered a Q4 2 year sales growth of +39% and 3-year of +45%. With that sustained momentum along with a strong pipeline of initiatives, we are confident in our ability to grow sales and traffic throughout Fiscal 2026. Chili's is officially back, baby back!”

— Kevin Hochman, Q4 2025 Earnings Press Release