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Brinker Q2 beats estimates; raises FY2026 guidance; Chili's comps +8.6%
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC
2026-Q2 EPS reported
$5.03
revenue$2,801,400,000
- Q2 total revenues $1,452.2M (+$94M YoY); net income $128.5M ($2.86 diluted EPS).
- Chili's same-store sales +8.6% (19th consecutive quarter of growth); Maggiano's -2.4%.
- Adjusted diluted EPS $2.87 vs $2.80 last year; restaurant operating margin 18.8%.
- FY2026 guidance raised despite ~$20M revenue hit and $0.15 EPS drag from Winter Storm Fern.
- Company repurchased $100M of common stock during the quarter.