Brinker International Q1 Fiscal 2026 Earnings Release

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) reported its financial results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026, ending September 24, 2025. The company announced a significant increase in comparable restaurant sales, with an overall growth of 18.8%, driven by a 21.4% increase at Chili's. Despite a challenging macroeconomic environment, Chili's delivered strong performance with sales up 21% and traffic up 13%. Maggiano's, however, experienced a decline in traffic. The company reiterated its fiscal 2026 guidance, expecting total revenues between $5.60 billion and $5.70 billion. Brinker also repurchased $92.0 million of its common stock during the quarter. The press release highlighted the company's focus on menu enhancements, advertising initiatives, and improved restaurant operations to drive growth.