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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS FIRST QUARTER FISCAL 2027 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2027 GUIDANCE

$EATPress releaseOct 28, 2026, 7:45 AM ETRead the release

Brinker International delivered a strong Q1 FY27, with total revenues of $1,475.6 million, up ~9.4% YoY, and adjusted EPS of $2.77 versus $1.93 a year ago. Chili's posted its 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth at +10.1% (a 3-year cumulative comp of +52%), while operating income rose to $151.0 million and restaurant operating margin expanded 150bps to 17.7%. Maggiano's remained weak with comps of -3.4%.

Key figures

Eps
2.64
Guidance
FY27 Total revenues $6.23-$6.33 billion (raised from $6.15-$6.27 billion); Net income per diluted share ex-special items $13.30-$13.90 (raised from $12.60-$13.40)
Revenue Yoy
9.4%
Fcf
105700000
Buyback q1
125000000
Net income
113300000
Comps chilis
10.1%
Eps ex items
2.77
Notes redeemed
$350.0 million 8.25% notes
Adjusted ebitda
209100000
Comps maggianos
-3.4%
Operating income
151000000
Guidance eps prior
$12.60 - $13.40
Operating cash flow
169100000
Eps 53rd week impact
$0.70
Guidance revenue prior
$6.15 - $6.27 billion
Eps ex items prior year
1.93
Comparable sales company
9.1%
Chilis comp 3yr cumulative
+52%
Restaurant operating margin
17.7%

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