Brinker International

Brinker reported a 9% revenue increase to $1.48 billion in Q1 2027 and adjusted earnings per share of $2.77 (+44%), beating expectations. The company raised its adjusted full-year earnings guidance to as much as $13.90. Growth and higher margins stem mainly from Chili’s, driven by attractively priced promotions and successful product launches; sustainably, however, the outlook depends on continued increases in guest counts and stable margins. » Mais em finanzen.net

Brinker International recorded a 9.1% same-store sales gain in the first quarter, driven by Chili’s with 10.1% growth. New items like the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich boosted guest traffic and resulted in significantly higher free cash flow. The company raised its full-year outlook for adjusted earnings per share to $13.30–$13.90. » Mais em finanzen.net

Brinker reported fiscal Q4 revenue of $1.54 billion and full-year revenue of $5.81 billion, with adjusted EPS of $3.07, a 23% year‑over‑year increase. Chili's delivered a 5.6% comparable‑store sales gain—the 21st consecutive quarter of positive same‑store growth—helped by the $10.99 "3 for Me" value platform and the Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich, which management said overdelivered. Management warns of margin pressure from elevated commodity and labor costs and strong promotional competition; short interest is 13.55% and 48 hedge funds held stakes in Q2. » Mais em finance.yahoo.com