Brinker International Stock Soars 8% on Q4 Earnings Beat

Brinker International Inc (NYSE:EAT) reported its fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 earnings, delivering revenue and earnings per share (EPS) that exceeded analyst expectations. The parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy posted revenue of $1.46 billion, slightly above the consensus estimate of $1.45 billion. Adjusted EPS came in at $2.49, surpassing the projected $2.47.

Brinker International's strong Q4 performance was driven by a revenue beat of $1.46 billion, surpassing the estimated $1.45 billion. The company's adjusted EPS of $2.49 also outperformed expectations, indicating robust profitability. Despite the positive earnings, Brinker's stock has faced challenges over the past month, declining nearly 5.85%. However, the recent earnings beat has helped to mitigate some of the bearish sentiment, as evidenced by the pre-market rise.

While Brinker did not provide explicit guidance for fiscal 2026, analysts project full-year revenue of $5.69 billion and EPS of $9.94. For the first quarter of fiscal 2026, estimates stand at $1.31 billion in sales and $1.51 in EPS. Investors will be closely monitoring future updates and earnings calls for further insights into the company's outlook.