Brinker (EAT) rises after Q3 earnings, Chili’s comps improve and FY2026 EPS guidance raised
EAT•Brinker International (EAT) is higher after reporting fiscal Q3 2026 results (ended March 25, 2026) and lifting full-year earnings guidance. The company posted total revenues of $1.47B, comparable restaurant sales up 3.3% (Chili’s +4.0%), and raised FY2026 adjusted EPS guidance to $10.60–$10.85.
1) What’s moving the stock today
Brinker International shares are moving higher after the company reported fiscal third-quarter 2026 results and updated fiscal 2026 guidance on April 29, 2026. Investors are reacting to continued Chili’s same-store sales growth, solid quarterly profitability, and an upward revision to full-year adjusted EPS expectations.
2) Key numbers that investors are focusing on
For fiscal Q3 2026 (ended March 25, 2026), Brinker reported total revenues of $1.470B and company sales of $1.456B. Comparable restaurant sales rose 3.3% overall, including 4.0% at Chili’s, while management highlighted that guest demand recovered quickly after significant weather headwinds in January. The company also raised FY2026 adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $10.60–$10.85 and narrowed total revenue guidance to $5.78B–$5.82B.
3) Brand momentum and capital returns
Management emphasized Chili’s momentum, citing its 20th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth and pointing to ongoing operational improvements in food, service, and atmosphere alongside a value-oriented pricing position. Brinker also repurchased $108M of common stock during the quarter, reinforcing an active capital-return posture alongside a focus on maintaining liquidity and managing debt.
