Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales results and raised FY2026 guidance above estimates.
The company reported fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share of $2.49, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.45. Quarterly sales of $1.462 billion (+21% year over year) outpaced the Street view of $1.437 billion.
“We now have delivered a Q4 2 year sales growth of +39% and 3-year of +45%. With that sustained momentum along with a strong pipeline of initiatives, we are confident in our ability to grow sales and traffic throughout Fiscal 2026,” said Kevin Hochman, President & CEO of Brinker International.
Brinker International projects fiscal year 2026 adjusted EPS of $9.90 to $10.50, above the $8.84 consensus estimate. The company expects sales of $5.6 …