Brinker's first-quarter net income rises to $113.3 million; raises fiscal 2027 outlook
Brinker International reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 net income of $113.3 million, up from $99.5 million a year earlier, and diluted EPS of $2.64 versus $2.17. The company raised its fiscal 2027 total revenue and EPS guidance, though it said a 53rd operating week in the fourth quarter accounts for about 2.0% of the revenue increase and $0.70 of the EPS increase.
Key points
- Company sales rose to $1,461.2 million from $1,335.4 million, with comparable restaurant sales up 9.1% and Chili's up 10.1%; Maggiano's comparable sales fell 3.4%.
- Fiscal 2027 total revenue guidance is now $6.23 billion to $6.33 billion, up from $6.15 billion to $6.27 billion.
- Fiscal 2027 net income per diluted share excluding special items is now $13.30 to $13.90, up from $12.60 to $13.40.
- Results include a $17.6 million loss on debt extinguishment from the early redemption of 8.25% notes on July 15, 2026.
The filing
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