Brinker first-quarter revenue reaches $1.35 billion; fiscal 2026 guidance reiterated
Brinker International reported first-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended September 24, 2025, with total revenues of $1,349.2 million, up from $1,139.0 million a year earlier, and net income of $99.5 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, versus $0.84 a year earlier. The company also reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, which matters to shareholders because it signals management is not changing its full-year outlook after the quarter.
Key points
- Total revenues were $1,349.2 million versus $1,139.0 million; comparable restaurant sales rose 18.8%, with Chili's up 21.4% and Maggiano's down 6.4%.
- Net income was $99.5 million, or $2.17 per diluted share, versus $38.5 million, or $0.84; excluding special items, EPS was $1.93 versus $0.95.
- Operating income was $117.9 million versus $56.4 million, and the company repurchased $92.0 million of its common stock during the quarter.
- Fiscal 2026 guidance was reiterated: total revenues of $5.60 billion to $5.70 billion and EPS excluding special items of $9.90 to $10.50.
The filing
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