AI brief of an SEC Form 8-K · Brinker International (EAT)

Brinker Q4 company sales rise to $1.45 billion; diluted EPS $2.30 vs $1.24 a year earlier

Positive Impact 4 of 5 earnings Written later

Brinker International reported fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results with company sales of $1,448.9 million, up from $1,196.5 million, and diluted earnings per share of $2.30, up from $1.24. The company also issued fiscal 2026 guidance calling for total revenues of $5.60 billion to $5.70 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $9.90 to $10.50, and its board added $400.0 million to the share repurchase program.

Key points

  • Q4 fiscal 2025 company sales were $1,448.9 million vs. $1,196.5 million; Chili's comparable restaurant sales rose 23.7%.
  • Q4 net income was $107.0 million vs. $57.3 million; diluted EPS was $2.30 vs. $1.24.
  • Fiscal 2026 guidance: total revenues of $5.60 billion to $5.70 billion; non-GAAP diluted EPS of $9.90 to $10.50.
  • Board authorized an additional $400.0 million in buybacks on August 11, 2025, for total available authority of $507.0 million.

The filing

CompanyBrinker International (EAT)
Form8-K, current report
Filed with the SECAug 13, 2025, 8:08 AM ET
Accession number0000703351-25-000032

Items reported: 2.02 Results of Operations5.02 Director / Officer Change8.01 Other Events

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