Brinker International shares are higher today after the company released fiscal third-quarter 2026 results and updated its fiscal 2026 outlook. The report covered the quarter ended March 25, 2026 and pointed to continued momentum at Chili’s, the company’s largest brand, helping offset broader casual-dining demand concerns.

For fiscal Q3 2026, Brinker reported total revenues of $1.47 billion and net income of $127.9 million, with diluted EPS of $2.87. Operationally, comparable restaurant sales increased 3.3% companywide, including 4.0% at Chili’s; the company highlighted February and March Chili’s comps of 5.9% each, alongside positive traffic, reinforcing the view that demand is holding up better than many restaurant peers.

Beyond the quarter itself, the market focus is shifting to what Brinker's updated fiscal 2026 guidance implies for the rest of the year, particularly around sales trends, margin durability, and the pace of traffic. With investors already positioned around earnings season, any constructive guidance update can amplify the move—especially if it suggests Chili’s momentum can persist into the fiscal fourth quarter despite macro uncertainty.