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Brinker International Reports Strong Q4 Results

DALLAS, Aug. 13, 2025 – Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has announced impressive financial results for the fourth quarter ending June 25, 2025, reflecting substantial growth driven primarily by its flagship brand, Chili's.

Financial Highlights of Q4 Fiscal 2025

Kevin Hochman, President and CEO of Brinker International, stated, "Chili's delivered another strong quarter with sales increase of 24%, driven by a traffic increase of 16%. We are proud of our Q4 sales growth of 39% over the last two years and 45% over a three-year period. With our ongoing momentum and a solid pipeline of initiatives, we are optimistic about our sales and traffic growth throughout Fiscal 2026. Chili's is officially back!"

Brinker reported company sales of $1.448 billion for Q4 of fiscal 2025, up from $1.196 billion in the same quarter of fiscal 2024, marking a 21.3% increase in comparable restaurant sales, with Chili's alone seeing an increase of 23.7%. The growth in sales can be attributed mainly to increased traffic, driven by innovative menu offerings and advertising that highlights their unbeatable value. Enhanced operational improvements have also played a crucial role in boosting repeat visits from customers.

The increased sales resulted in higher operating income margins, reaching 9.8%, alongside a rise in restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) to 17.8% during this quarter. General and administrative expenses rose primarily due to new technology initiatives and expanded corporate support, but these expenditures are expected to lead to better long-term performance.

Additionally, in August 2025, Brinker’s Board of Directors authorized an additional $400 million for the share repurchase program, bringing the total available authority to $507 million.

Yearly Overview and Future Guidance

For the fiscal year 2025, total revenues climbed to $5.335 billion, up from $4.371 billion in fiscal 2024, marking an impressive 22.7% year-over-year growth in comparable restaurant sales.

Brinker's guidance for fiscal 2026 anticipates total revenues in the range of $5.60 billion to $5.70 billion, with net income per diluted share (excluding special items) projected between $9.90 and $10.50. The company plans capital expenditures between $270 million and $290 million and expects an average of 45 million to 46 million shares outstanding.

Operating Performance by Segment

Breaking down the performance by brand, Chili's saw significant uplift in sales primarily due to sustaining favorable restaurant traffic supported by a combination of menu pricing and marketing strategies. Conversely, Maggiano's reported a slight decline in sales, attributed to reduced traffic, which emphasizes the challenges faced in its marketing and service approaches.

Chili's domestic company sales rose to $1.327 billion, while Maggiano's experienced a 1.5% increase in fiscal 2025, although Q4 saw a minor drop due to decreased traffic and higher operational costs.

Conclusion

Brinker International's strong fourth-quarter results underscore a bright future, particularly for its flagship brand, Chili's. The excitement around this performance and the ambitious plans outlined for fiscal 2026 reflect the company's commitment to innovative strategies aimed at enhancing customer experience and financial growth. Investors and stakeholders await further updates as the company continues to navigate the evolving restaurant landscape.

For more detailed insights and updates, stakeholders are encouraged to listen to the earnings conference call scheduled for August 13, 2025, available on Brinker's Investor Relations website.