Brinker International is a prominent player in the casual dining sector, operating a diverse portfolio of restaurants that emphasize quality food and a vibrant dining experience
The company is best known for its flagship brand, Chili's Grill & Bar, which offers a wide range of American cuisine and beverages in a lively atmosphere. Additionally, Brinker International manages other dining concepts, catering to various tastes and preferences, while focusing on innovative menu items and customer service. Through its commitment to providing memorable dining experiences, the company has established itself as a leader in the industry.
From fast food to fine dining, restaurants play a vital societal role. It also feels like demand is strong as consumers always seem to be chasing the next hot place or viral fast food creation on social media (the Bloomin' Onion? That's FIVE BIG BOOMS!). No surprise the industry has returned 24.6% over the past six months, beating the S&P 500 by 7.7 percentage points.
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Shares of casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSEEAT)
jumped 15% in the morning session after the company reported strong fourth-quarter (fiscal Q2 2025) results that convincingly beat analysts' revenue and EPS expectations. All brands posted growth, but Chili's led with a 31.4% increase in comparable restaurant sales, followed by a 27.4% rise at Brinker. Notably, growth benefited from an increase in both traffic and pricing, which contributed to the earnings beat. Looking ahead, EAT raised its full-year revenue and EPS guidance. Zooming out, we think this was a great quarter.
Casual restaurant chain Brinker International (NYSEEAT) reported Q4 CY2024 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 26.5% year on year to $1.36 billion. The company’s full-year revenue guidance of $5.2 billion at the midpoint came in 6.1% above analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.80 per share was 50.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
