Earnings Releases·Oct 28, 2026, 8:03 AM ET

Brinker International — First Quarter Fiscal 2027 Earnings Summary

Total revenues rose 9.4% year-over-year to $1,475.6 million, driven by a 9.1% increase in comparable restaurant sales; diluted net income per share increased to $2.64 from $2.17, while non-GAAP diluted net income per share reached $2.77.
Full-year fiscal 2027 guidance was raised for total revenue to $6.23–$6.33 billion and non-GAAP diluted net income per share to $13.30–$13.90, reflecting a 53rd operating week in Q4.
Chili's delivered its 22nd consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth with 10.1% comparable sales increase, while Maggiano's saw a 3.4% decline in comparable sales; the company acquired 12 domestic Chili's restaurants from a franchisee.
Capital return activities included $125.0 million in common stock repurchases and the redemption of $350.0 million in outstanding 8.25% notes, which resulted in a $17.6 million loss on debt extinguishment.
Adjusted EBITDA reached $209.1 million and non-GAAP free cash flow improved to $105.7 million, though operating expenses faced headwinds from unfavorable commodity costs, higher labor, and rent.