BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT): Results of Operations and Financial Condition
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) filed an SEC Form 8-K — Results of Operations and Financial Condition. EX-99.1 2 fy26q4ex991-earningsrelease.htm EX-99.1 Document Exhibit 99.1 BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS FOURTH QUARTER AND FULL YEAR FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AND PROVIDES FISCAL 2027 GUIDANCE DALLAS (August 12, 2026) – Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced its financia
How this was made
The 30-second read
Why it matters
The filing provides fresh, decision-grade inputs: FY2026 financial outcomes, FY2027 revenue and non-GAAP EPS ranges, and operational drivers (comps, margins, cash flow and buyback authorization).
Market read
Guidance ranges for FY2027 (revenue and non-GAAP EPS) plus FY2026 margin and comp trends are likely to drive immediate earnings-model updates and near-term positioning in EAT.
What to watch
The FY2027 guidance embeds a 53rd operating week benefit; traders should normalize for that and watch for franchise acquisition closing timing (Aug 27, 2026) and any margin volatility from commodity costs.
Background
This is an SEC Form 8-K (Item 2.02) with Brinker’s FY2026 results and FY2027 guidance, including Chili’s comparable sales performance and capital return updates.
Ticker impact
Brinker (EAT) reported Q4 and full-year FY2026 results and issued FY2027 guidance, including revenue and non-GAAP EPS ranges.
Likely positive bias if guidance is viewed as credible versus Street expectations, with upside/downside sensitivity to the non-GAAP EPS range and margin trajectory.
The filing includes specific FY2027 revenue and non-GAAP EPS targets plus an additional operating week assumption, alongside Q4 comp growth and margin expansion, which traders can map directly to earnings power and multiple support.
Market effects
Casual dining read-through: Chili’s comp strength and margin leverage may influence sentiment toward value-oriented restaurant operators.
Limited direct regional impact; guidance is company-wide.
Primarily US-focused restaurant demand and labor/food cost dynamics; limited global spillover.
Counterpoint
Non-GAAP EPS excludes special items, and food cost pressures (beef, produce) plus Maggiano’s traffic weakness could cap multiple expansion despite headline EPS growth.
Key entities
- companyBrinker International, Inc.
Owner of Chili’s and Maggiano’s; reported FY2026 results and issued FY2027 guidance in the 8-K.
- brandChili’s
Reported 5.6% Q4 comparable restaurant sales growth and continued momentum into July.
- brandMaggiano’s
Reported Q4 comparable restaurant sales decline (down 2.5%) tied to traffic and closures.
