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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2025 GUIDANCE

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Brinker International reported strong Q3 fiscal 2025 results, with Chili's leading growth through a +31.6% increase in same-store sales driven by +21% traffic. Company sales reached $1.41 billion, up from $1.11 billion in Q3 2024.

Key financial highlights:

  • Operating income margin improved to 11.0%
  • Restaurant operating margin rose to 18.9%
  • Net income per share increased to $2.56
  • Company repaid $125 million in debt

Maggiano's showed modest growth with a 0.4% increase in comparable sales. Based on sustained performance, Brinker updated its fiscal 2025 guidance, projecting total revenues between $5.33-5.35 billion and adjusted earnings per share of $8.50-8.75.

Brinker International ha riportato solidi risultati per il terzo trimestre fiscale 2025, con Chili's che ha guidato la crescita grazie a un aumento del +31,6% delle vendite nei negozi comparabili, trainato da un +21% di traffico. Le vendite dell'azienda hanno raggiunto 1,41 miliardi di dollari, in crescita rispetto a 1,11 miliardi di dollari nel terzo trimestre 2024.

Punti salienti finanziari:

  • Il margine di reddito operativo è migliorato all'11,0%
  • Il margine operativo dei ristoranti è salito al 18,9%
  • L'utile netto per azione è aumentato a 2,56 dollari
  • L'azienda ha rimborsato 125 milioni di dollari di debito

Maggiano's ha mostrato una crescita modesta con un aumento dello 0,4% delle vendite comparabili. Sulla base delle performance sostenute, Brinker ha aggiornato le previsioni per il 2025, prevedendo ricavi totali tra 5,33 e 5,35 miliardi di dollari e utili per azione rettificati tra 8,50 e 8,75 dollari.

Brinker International reportó sólidos resultados en el tercer trimestre fiscal de 2025, con Chili's liderando el crecimiento mediante un aumento del +31,6% en ventas comparables impulsado por un +21% en tráfico. Las ventas de la compañía alcanzaron los $1.41 mil millones, frente a $1.11 mil millones en el tercer trimestre de 2024.

Aspectos financieros clave:

  • El margen de ingresos operativos mejoró a 11.0%
  • El margen operativo de restaurantes aumentó a 18.9%
  • La utilidad neta por acción subió a $2.56
  • La compañía pagó $125 millones de deuda

Maggiano's mostró un crecimiento modesto con un aumento del 0.4% en ventas comparables. Basándose en el desempeño sostenido, Brinker actualizó su guía fiscal 2025, proyectando ingresos totales entre $5.33-5.35 mil millones y ganancias ajustadas por acción de $8.50-8.75.

Brinker International은 2025 회계연도 3분기에 강력한 실적을 보고했으며, Chili's가 매장 동일 매출이 +31.6% 증가하고 방문객 수가 +21% 증가하며 성장을 주도했습니다. 회사 매출은 2024년 3분기 11억 1천만 달러에서 14억 1천만 달러로 증가했습니다.

주요 재무 하이라이트:

  • 영업이익률이 11.0%로 개선됨
  • 레스토랑 영업이익률이 18.9%로 상승
  • 주당 순이익이 2.56달러로 증가
  • 회사는 1억 2,500만 달러의 부채를 상환함

Maggiano's는 동종 매출이 0.4% 증가하며 소폭 성장했습니다. 지속적인 성과를 바탕으로 Brinker는 2025 회계연도 가이던스를 업데이트하여 총 매출을 53억 3천만~53억 5천만 달러, 조정 주당순이익을 8.50~8.75달러로 전망했습니다.

Brinker International a annoncé de solides résultats pour le troisième trimestre fiscal 2025, avec Chili's en tête de la croissance grâce à une augmentation de +31,6 % des ventes comparables, portée par une hausse de +21 % du trafic. Les ventes de l'entreprise ont atteint 1,41 milliard de dollars, contre 1,11 milliard de dollars au troisième trimestre 2024.

Points financiers clés :

  • La marge opérationnelle s'est améliorée à 11,0 %
  • La marge opérationnelle des restaurants a augmenté à 18,9 %
  • Le bénéfice net par action a progressé à 2,56 $
  • L'entreprise a remboursé 125 millions de dollars de dette

Maggiano's a connu une croissance modeste avec une augmentation de 0,4 % des ventes comparables. Sur la base de cette performance soutenue, Brinker a mis à jour ses prévisions pour l'exercice 2025, prévoyant un chiffre d'affaires total compris entre 5,33 et 5,35 milliards de dollars et un bénéfice ajusté par action de 8,50 à 8,75 $.

Brinker International meldete starke Ergebnisse für das dritte Quartal des Geschäftsjahres 2025, wobei Chili's das Wachstum mit einem Anstieg der vergleichbaren Filialumsätze um +31,6 % anführte, getragen von einem +21 % höheren Kundenverkehr. Der Umsatz des Unternehmens erreichte 1,41 Milliarden US-Dollar, gegenüber 1,11 Milliarden US-Dollar im dritten Quartal 2024.

Wichtige finanzielle Highlights:

  • Die operative Gewinnmarge verbesserte sich auf 11,0 %
  • Die operative Marge der Restaurants stieg auf 18,9 %
  • Der Nettogewinn je Aktie stieg auf 2,56 US-Dollar
  • Das Unternehmen tilgte 125 Millionen US-Dollar Schulden

Maggiano's verzeichnete ein moderates Wachstum mit einem Anstieg der vergleichbaren Umsätze um 0,4 %. Basierend auf der anhaltenden Performance aktualisierte Brinker seine Prognose für das Geschäftsjahr 2025 und erwartet einen Gesamtumsatz zwischen 5,33 und 5,35 Milliarden US-Dollar sowie ein bereinigtes Ergebnis je Aktie von 8,50 bis 8,75 US-Dollar.

Positive
  • Chili's same-store sales surged +31.6% with +21% traffic growth
  • Total company sales increased to $1,413.0M from $1,108.9M YoY
  • Operating income margin improved to 11.0% from 6.2% YoY
  • Restaurant operating margin expanded to 18.9% from 14.2% YoY
  • Net income more than doubled to $119.1M from $48.7M YoY
  • Reduced debt by additional $125.0M
  • Raised full-year guidance with revenues expected at $5.33B-$5.35B
  • Earnings per share guidance increased to $8.50-$8.75
Negative
  • Maggiano's showed weak performance with only 0.4% comparable sales growth
  • Higher general and administrative expenses due to technology initiatives
  • Increased costs in hourly labor, manager salaries, and maintenance
  • Rising workers' compensation and liability insurance expenses
  • Maggiano's experiencing lower traffic despite menu pricing increases

Insights

Brinker reports exceptional Q3 results with 28.2% comp sales growth, doubling profits, reducing debt, and raising 2025 guidance.

Brinker International delivered exceptional Q3 fiscal 2025 results across all key financial metrics. Company sales jumped to $1.41 billion, a substantial 27.4% increase year-over-year, driven by remarkable comparable restaurant sales growth of 28.2%.

The standout performer was Chili's with 31.6% comp sales growth fueled by an extraordinary 21% traffic increase – a figure rarely seen in the casual dining segment. This traffic surge demonstrates powerful consumer response to Brinker's strategic focus on value, operational improvements, and effective advertising.

Profitability metrics showed dramatic improvement with operating income margin expanding to 11.0% from 6.2% and restaurant operating margin growing to 18.9% from 14.2%. Net income more than doubled to $119.1 million with diluted EPS reaching $2.56 versus $1.08 last year.

The company strengthened its balance sheet by repaying $125 million in debt while simultaneously raising full-year guidance, projecting revenues of $5.33-5.35 billion and adjusted EPS of $8.50-8.75. The only minor concern was Maggiano's modest 0.4% comparable sales growth, significantly underperforming compared to Chili's robust results.

These results validate Brinker's turnaround strategy focused on fundamental restaurant execution – delivering quality food and service in an appealing atmosphere at competitive prices. The consistent traffic improvements suggest sustainable momentum rather than temporary gains.

DALLAS, April 29, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced its financial results for the third quarter ended March 26, 2025.

Third Quarter Fiscal 2025 Financial Highlights

"Chili's delivered another positive quarter in our turnaround with +31% same store sales driven by +21% traffic," said Kevin Hochman, President & CEO of Brinker International. "Our continued progress on the fundamentals of great food, great service in a fun, friendly atmosphere is clearly winning with guests."

Company sales were $1,413.0 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $1,108.9 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2024. Comparable restaurant sales increased 28.2%, with an increase in comparable restaurant sales of 31.6% for Chili's and 0.4% for Maggiano's. Chili's sales growth this quarter was driven primarily by continued increases in traffic, supported by advertising that highlights our industry-leading value and encourages guest trial. Operational improvements also contributed, helping to drive repeat visits. Leveraging these higher sales, we saw improved margins, accelerated investments in the business and the repayment of an additional $125.0 million in funded debt. These efforts led to an increase in operating income margin to 11.0% and a rise in restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) to 18.9% for the third quarter. Additionally, General and administrative expenses during the third quarter of fiscal 2025 increased primarily due to higher incentive compensation and recent technology initiatives.

Financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 and fiscal 2024 were as follows:


Third Quarter


2025


2024


Variance

Company sales

$ 1,413.0


$ 1,108.9


$    304.1

Total revenues

$ 1,425.1


$ 1,120.3


$    304.8







Operating income

$    156.9


$      69.9


$      87.0

Operating income as a % of Total revenues

11.0 %


6.2 %


4.8 %

Restaurant operating margin, non-GAAP(1)

$    266.8


$    157.1


$    109.7

Restaurant operating margin as a % of Company sales, non-GAAP(1)

18.9 %


14.2 %


4.7 %

Net income

$    119.1


$      48.7


$      70.4

Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP(1)

$    220.6


$    122.4


$      98.2







Net income per diluted share

$      2.56


$      1.08


$      1.48

Net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP(1)

$      2.66


$      1.24


$      1.42

Comparable Restaurant Sales(2)


Q3:25 vs 24

Brinker

28.2 %

Chili's

31.6 %

Maggiano's

0.4 %



(1)

See Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations section below for more details.



(2)

Comparable Restaurant Sales include restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 full months. Restaurants temporarily closed for 14 days or more are excluded from comparable restaurant sales. Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.

Updates to Full Year Fiscal 2025 Guidance

We are providing the following updated guidance for fiscal 2025. Our revenue guidance is based on sustained elevated sales levels consistent with the Company's recent trends. A moderation in sales or the risks outlined in the Forward-Looking Statements paragraph of this press release, among other risks, could cause actual results to differ materially from forecasted results.

  • Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $5.33 billion - $5.35 billion;
  • Net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP, is expected to be in the range of $8.50 - $8.75;
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $265.0 million - $275.0 million; and
  • Weighted average shares are expected to be in the range of 46.0 million - 46.5 million.

We are unable to reliably forecast special items without unreasonable effort. As such, we do not present a reconciliation of forecasted non-GAAP measures to the corresponding GAAP measures.

Third Quarter of Fiscal 2025 Operating Performance

Segment Performance

The table below presents selected financial information (in millions, except as noted) related to our segments' operational performance for the thirteen week periods ended March 26, 2025 and March 27, 2024:


Chili's


Maggiano's


Third Quarter


Variance


Third Quarter


Variance


2025


2024



2025


2024


Company sales

$  1,292.2


$     988.4


$     303.8


$     120.8


$     120.5


$         0.3

Franchise revenues

11.9


11.2


0.7


0.2


0.2


Total revenues

$  1,304.1


$     999.6


$     304.5


$     121.0


$     120.7


$         0.3













Company restaurant expenses(1)

$  1,042.1


$     849.3


$     192.8


$     103.5


$     102.4


$         1.1

Company restaurant expenses as a % of
Company sales

80.6 %


85.9 %


(5.3) %


85.7 %


85.0 %


0.7 %













Operating income

$     197.7


$       97.2


$     100.5


$       10.7


$       12.3


$        (1.6)

Operating income as a % of Total
revenues

15.2 %


9.7 %


5.5 %


8.8 %


10.2 %


(1.4) %













Restaurant operating margin, non-
GAAP(2)

$     250.1


$     139.1


$     111.0


$       17.3


$       18.1


$        (0.8)

Restaurant operating margin as a % of
Company sales, non-GAAP(2)

19.4 %


14.1 %


5.3 %


14.3 %


15.0 %


(0.7) %



(1)

Company restaurant expenses includes Food and beverage costs, Restaurant labor and Restaurant expenses, and excludes Depreciation and amortization, General and administrative and Other (gains) and charges.



(2)

See Non-GAAP Information and Reconciliations section below for more details.

Chili's

  • Chili's Company sales increased primarily due to favorable comparable restaurant sales driven by higher traffic, favorable menu item mix, and menu pricing.
  • Chili's Company restaurant expenses, as a percentage of Company sales, decreased primarily due to sales leverage, partially offset by higher hourly labor, manager salaries and bonus, unfavorable menu item mix, repairs and maintenance, advertising, and workers' compensation and general liability insurance.
  • Chili's franchisees generated sales of approximately $237.4 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 compared to $216.2 million for the third quarter of fiscal 2024.

Maggiano's

  • Maggiano's Company sales increased primarily due to favorable comparable restaurant sales driven by menu pricing, partially offset by lower traffic.
  • Maggiano's Company restaurant expenses, as a percentage of Company sales, increased primarily due to unfavorable commodity costs, higher advertising, repairs and maintenance, partially offset by favorable menu pricing and lower labor expenses.

Corporate

  • On a GAAP basis, the effective income tax rate was 17.2% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025. The effective income tax rate is lower than the statutory rate of 21.0% due primarily to leverage of the FICA tip credit. Excluding the impact of special items, the effective income tax rate was an expense of 19.3% in the third quarter of fiscal 2025.

Webcast Information

Investors and interested parties are invited to listen to today's conference call, as management will provide further details of the quarter and business updates. The call will be broadcast live on Brinker's website today, April 29, 2025 at 9 a.m. CDT:

https://investors.brinker.com/events/event-details/q3-2025-brinker-international-earnings-conference-call 

For those who are unable to listen to the live broadcast, a replay of the call will be available shortly thereafter and will remain on Brinker's website until at least the end of the day April 29, 2026.

Additional financial information, including statements of income which detail operations excluding special items, and comparable restaurant sales trends by brand, is also available on Brinker's website under the Financial Information section of the Investor tab.

Forward Calendar

  • SEC Form 10-Q for the third quarter of fiscal 2025 filing on or before May 5, 2025.
  • Earnings release call for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 on August 13, 2025

Non-GAAP Measures

Brinker management uses certain non-GAAP measures in analyzing operating performance and believes that the presentation of these measures in this release provides investors with information that is beneficial to gaining an understanding of the Company's financial results. Non-GAAP disclosures should not be viewed as a substitute for financial results determined in accordance with GAAP, nor are they necessarily comparable to non-GAAP performance measures that may be presented by other companies. Reconciliations of these non-GAAP measures are included in the tables below.

About Brinker

Brinker International, Inc. is one of the world's leading casual dining restaurant companies and home of Chili's® Grill & Bar, and Maggiano's Little Italy.® Founded in 1975 in Dallas, Texas, we've ventured far from home, but stayed true to our roots. Brinker owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in the United States, 28 other countries and two U.S. territories. Our passion is making everyone feel special, and we hope you feel that passion each time you visit one of our restaurants or invite us into your home through takeout or delivery. Learn more about Brinker and its brands at brinker.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

The statements and tables contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We intend all forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All forward-looking statements are made only based on our current plans and expectations as of the date such statements are made, and we undertake no obligation to update forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances arising after the date such statements are made. Forward-looking statements are neither predictions nor guarantees of future events or performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from our historical results or from those projected in forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among other things, the impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, on economic activity and on our operations; disruptions on our business including consumer demand, costs, product mix, our strategic initiatives, operations, technology and assets, and our financial performance; the impact of competition, including competitors employing our same strategies or discounting their offerings; changes in consumer preferences, including shifts in their brand preferences; consumer perception of food safety; reduced consumer discretionary spending; governmental regulations; the effectiveness of the Company's business strategy plan; loss of key management personnel; failure to hire and retain high-quality restaurant management and team members; increasing regulation surrounding wage inflation and competitive labor markets; the impact of social media, including the potential governmental ban of platforms used by the Company in its marketing initiatives; reputational damage or unfavorable publicity for our brands, which may result from actions of franchisees not within our control; reliance on technology and third party delivery providers; failure to protect the security of data of our guests and team members; product availability and supply chain disruptions; regional business and economic conditions; volatility in consumer, commodity, transportation, labor, currency and capital markets; litigation; franchisee success; technology failures; failure to protect our intellectual property; outsourcing; impairment of goodwill or assets; failure to maintain effective internal control over financial reporting; downgrades in credit ratings; changes in estimates regarding our assets; actions of activist shareholders; failure to comply with new environmental, social and governance ("ESG") requirements; failure to achieve any goals, targets or objectives with respect to ESG matters; adverse weather conditions; terrorist acts; cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and phishing threats; health epidemics or pandemics; tax reform; inadequate insurance coverage; and limitations imposed by our credit agreements as well as the risks and uncertainties described in "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and future filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited)

(In millions, except per share amounts)



Thirteen Week Periods Ended


Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended


March 26, 2025


March 27, 2024


March 26, 2025


March 27, 2024

Revenues








Company sales

$            1,413.0


$            1,108.9


$            3,886.4


$            3,174.6

Franchise revenues

12.1


11.4


35.9


32.3

Total revenues

1,425.1


1,120.3


3,922.3


3,206.9

Operating costs and expenses








Food and beverage costs

353.1


277.8


981.3


809.7

Restaurant labor

452.2


370.6


1,250.6


1,074.8

Restaurant expenses

340.9


303.4


979.2


888.9

Depreciation and amortization

54.7


42.6


148.7


125.8

General and administrative

58.3


46.1


163.2


131.7

Other (gains) and charges(1)

9.0


9.9


30.0


19.5

Total operating costs and expenses

1,268.2


1,050.4


3,553.0


3,050.4

Operating income

156.9


69.9


369.3


156.5

Interest expenses

13.2


16.2


42.2


49.9

Other income, net

(0.1)


(0.2)


(0.7)


(0.3)

Income before income taxes

143.8


53.9


327.8


106.9

Provision for income taxes

24.7


5.2


51.7


8.9

Net income

$               119.1


$                 48.7


$               276.1


$                 98.0









Basic net income per share

$                 2.68


$                 1.10


$                 6.19


$                 2.21









Diluted net income per share

$                 2.56


$                 1.08


$                 5.96


$                 2.17









Basic weighted average shares outstanding

44.4


44.3


44.6


44.4









Diluted weighted average shares outstanding

46.4


45.2


46.4


45.2









Other comprehensive income (loss)








Foreign currency translation adjustment

$                   0.1


$                  (0.2)


$                  (0.3)


$                  (0.2)

Comprehensive income

$               119.2


$                 48.5


$               275.8


$                 97.8



(1)

Other (gains) and charges included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) included (in millions):




Thirteen Week Periods Ended


Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended


March 26, 2025


March 27, 2024


March 26, 2025


March 27, 2024

Litigation & claims, net

$                2.5


$                   2.0


$                 11.1


$                   5.2

Enterprise system implementation costs

2.4


3.3


12.0


7.4

Severance and other benefit charges

2.0


0.4


2.3


0.5

Lease contingencies

1.5


0.3


1.5


0.8

Restaurant closure asset write-offs and charges

0.8


4.0


2.3


4.8

Loss from natural disasters, net (of insurance
recoveries)



0.7


(0.4)

Lease modification gain, net

(0.2)


(0.1)


(1.2)


(0.2)

Other



1.3


1.4

Total other (gains) and charges

$                9.0


$                   9.9


$                 30.0


$                 19.5

 

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)

(In millions)



March 26,
2025


June 26,
2024

ASSETS




Total current assets

$               189.1


$               234.1

Net property and equipment

939.2


879.7

Operating lease assets

1,075.7


1,095.2

Deferred income taxes, net

101.3


113.9

Other assets

266.6


270.2

Total assets

$            2,571.9


$            2,593.1

LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY




Total current liabilities

$               667.6


$               622.3

Long-term debt and finance leases, less current installments

518.3


786.3

Long-term operating lease liabilities, less current portion

1,058.7


1,084.5

Other liabilities

68.3


60.6

Total shareholders' equity

259.0


39.4

Total liabilities and shareholders' equity

$            2,571.9


$            2,593.1

 

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)

(In millions)



Thirty-Nine Week Periods Ended


March 26, 2025


March 27, 2024

Cash flows from operating activities




Net income

$               276.1


$                 98.0

Adjustments to reconcile Net income to Net cash provided by operating activities:




Depreciation and amortization

148.7


125.8

Deferred income taxes, net

12.6


(12.9)

Stock-based compensation

23.1


16.5

Non-cash other (gains) and charges

11.6


10.1

Net loss on disposal of assets

8.6


3.2

Other

1.9


2.1

Changes in assets and liabilities

10.4


37.6

  Net cash provided by operating activities

493.0


280.4

Cash flows from investing activities




Payments for property and equipment

(185.4)


(140.9)

Proceeds from note receivable


1.3

Proceeds from sale of assets


0.9

Insurance recoveries


0.7

Net cash used in investing activities

(185.4)


(138.0)

Cash flows from financing activities




Borrowings on revolving credit facility

670.0


304.0

Payments on revolving credit facility

(580.0)


(414.0)

Payments on long-term debt

(366.3)


(14.4)

Purchases of treasury stock

(86.3)


(25.6)

Proceeds from issuance of treasury stock

8.0


8.9

Payments for debt issuance costs

(0.1)


(0.7)

Payments of dividends


(0.2)

Net cash used in financing activities

(354.7)


(142.0)

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

(47.1)


0.4

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period

64.6


15.1

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

$                 17.5


$                 15.5

 

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

Restaurant Summary







Fiscal 2025 New Openings


Total Restaurants
Open at March
26, 2025


Total Restaurants
Open at March
27, 2024


Third Quarter
Openings


Fiscal Year
Openings


Full Year
Projected
Openings

Company-owned restaurants










Chili's domestic

1,109


1,122


1


2


5

Chili's international

4


4




Maggiano's domestic

50


50




Total Company-owned

1,163


1,176


1


2


5

Franchise restaurants










Chili's domestic

99


99



2


2-3

Chili's international

361


341


6


24


27-29

Maggiano's domestic

3


2



1


1

Total franchise

463


442


6


27


30-33

Total Company-owned and franchise










Chili's domestic

1,208


1,221


1


4


7-8

Chili's international

365


345


6


24


27-29

Maggiano's domestic

53


52



1


1

Total

1,626


1,618


7


29


35-38

 

NON-GAAP INFORMATION AND RECONCILIATIONS


Comparable Restaurant Sales



Comparable Restaurant
Sales(1)


Price Impact


Mix-Shift(2)


Traffic


Q3:25 vs 24


Q3:24 vs 23


Q3:25 vs 24


Q3:24 vs 23


Q3:25 vs 24


Q3:24 vs 23


Q3:25 vs 24


Q3:24 vs 23

Company-owned

28.2 %


3.3 %


4.6 %


6.4 %


5.9 %


(0.7) %


17.7 %


(2.4) %

Chili's

31.6 %


3.5 %


4.4 %


6.1 %


6.3 %


(0.8) %


20.9 %


(1.8) %

Maggiano's

0.4 %


1.7 %


7.3 %


8.2 %


1.3 %


1.0 %


(8.2) %


(7.5) %

Franchise(3)

12.8 %


1.2 %













U.S.

24.1 %


4.9 %













International

5.8 %


(0.8) %













Chili's domestic(4)

31.1 %


3.6 %













System-wide(5)

25.9 %


3.0 %















(1)

Comparable Restaurant Sales include all restaurants that have been in operation for more than 18 full months. Restaurants temporarily closed 14 days or more are excluded from Comparable Restaurant Sales. Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.



(2)

Mix-Shift is calculated as the year-over-year percentage change in Company sales resulting from the change in menu items ordered by guests. 



(3)

Franchise sales generated by franchisees are not included in Total revenues in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited); however, we generate royalty revenues and advertising fees based on franchisee revenues, where applicable. We believe presenting Franchise Comparable Restaurant Sales provides investors relevant information regarding total brand performance.



(4)

Chili's domestic Comparable Restaurant Sales percentages are derived from sales generated by Company-owned and franchise-operated Chili's restaurants in the United States.



(5)

System-wide Comparable Restaurant Sales are derived from sales generated by Chili's and Maggiano's Company-owned and franchise-operated restaurants.

Reconciliation of Net Income Excluding Special Items (in millions, except per share amounts)

Brinker believes excluding special items from its financial results provides investors with a clearer perspective of the Company's ongoing operating performance and a more relevant comparison to prior period results.


Q3 25


EPS Q3 25


Q3 24


EPS Q3 24

Net income, GAAP

$               119.1


$                2.56


$                48.7


$                1.08

Special items - Other (gains) and charges(1)

9.0


0.19


9.9


0.22

Income tax effect related to special items(2)

(2.3)


(0.05)


(2.5)


(0.05)

Special items, net of taxes

6.7


0.14


7.4


0.17

Adjustment for special tax items(3)

(2.5)


(0.04)


(0.3)


(0.01)

Net income, excluding special items, non-GAAP

$               123.3


$                2.66


$                55.8


$                1.24



(1)

See footnote (1) to the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive Income (Unaudited) for additional details on the composition of Other (gains) and charges.



(2)

Income tax effect related to special items is based on the statutory tax rate in effect at the end of each period.



(3)

Adjustment for special tax items primarily represents excess tax benefits associated with stock-based compensation.

Reconciliation of Restaurant Operating Margin (in millions, except percentages)


Chili's


Maggiano's


Brinker


Q3 25


Q3 24


Q3 25


Q3 24


Q3 25


Q3 24

Operating income, GAAP

$ 197.7


$   97.2


$   10.7


$   12.3


$ 156.9


$   69.9

Operating income as a % of Total revenues

15.2 %


9.7 %


8.8 %


10.2 %


11.0 %


6.2 %













Operating income, GAAP

$ 197.7


$   97.2


$   10.7


$   12.3


$ 156.9


$   69.9

Less:  Franchise revenues

(11.9)


(11.2)


(0.2)


(0.2)


(12.1)


(11.4)

Plus:  Depreciation and amortization

48.9


36.6


3.5


3.4


54.7


42.6

            General and administrative

12.7


10.8


2.5


2.4


58.3


46.1

            Other (gains) and charges

2.7


5.7


0.8


0.2


9.0


9.9

Restaurant operating margin, non-GAAP

$ 250.1


$ 139.1


$   17.3


$   18.1


$ 266.8


$ 157.1

Restaurant operating margin as a % of Company sales,
non-GAAP

19.4 %


14.1 %


14.3 %


15.0 %


18.9 %


14.2 %

Restaurant operating margin is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative to operating income as an indicator of financial performance. Restaurant operating margin is widely regarded in the restaurant industry as a useful metric by which to evaluate restaurant-level operating efficiency and performance of ongoing restaurant-level operations. This non-GAAP measure is not indicative of overall Company performance and profitability because this measure does not directly accrue benefit to the shareholders due to the nature of costs excluded.

We define Restaurant operating margin as Company sales less Food and beverage costs, Restaurant labor and Restaurant expenses. We believe this metric provides a more useful comparison between periods and enables investors to focus on the performance of restaurant-level operations by excluding revenues not related to food and beverage sales at Company-owned restaurants, corporate General and administrative expenses, Depreciation and amortization, and Other (gains) and charges. Restaurant operating margin as presented may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies in our industry.

Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA (in millions)

Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement determined in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation, or as an alternative to net income as an indicator of financial performance. Brinker believes presenting Adjusted EBITDA provides a useful measure of our operating performance, excluding the impacts of financing costs, capital expenditures and special items. We define Adjusted EBITDA as Net income before Provision for income taxes, Other income, net, Interest expenses, Depreciation and amortization and Other (gains) and charges.


Quarter


Year-to-Date


Q3 25


Q3 24


Q3 25


Q3 24

Net income - GAAP

$               119.1


$                 48.7


$               276.1


$                 98.0

Provision for income taxes

24.7


5.2


51.7


8.9

Other income, net

(0.1)


(0.2)


(0.7)


(0.3)

Interest expenses

13.2


16.2


42.2


49.9

Depreciation and amortization

54.7


42.6


148.7


125.8

Other (gains) and charges

9.0


9.9


30.0


19.5

Adjusted EBITDA, non-GAAP

$               220.6


$               122.4


$               548.0


$               301.8

 

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FAQ

How much did Chili's same-store sales grow in Q3 2025 (EAT)?

Chili's same-store sales grew by 31.6% in Q3 2025, driven primarily by a 21% increase in traffic, supported by effective advertising and value-focused promotions.

What is Brinker's (EAT) earnings per share for Q3 2025?

Brinker reported Q3 2025 net income per diluted share of $2.56, representing a $1.48 increase from $1.08 in Q3 2024.

How much revenue did Brinker International (EAT) generate in Q3 2025?

Brinker International generated total revenues of $1,425.1 million in Q3 2025, an increase of $304.8 million compared to $1,120.3 million in Q3 2024.

What is Brinker's (EAT) full-year revenue guidance for fiscal 2025?

Brinker expects total revenues for fiscal 2025 to be between $5.33 billion and $5.35 billion, based on sustained elevated sales levels.

How much debt did Brinker International (EAT) repay in Q3 2025?

Brinker International repaid an additional $125.0 million in funded debt during Q3 2025, leveraging their higher sales and improved margins.

What was Brinker's (EAT) restaurant operating margin in Q3 2025?

Brinker's restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) was 18.9% in Q3 2025, an increase of 4.7 percentage points from 14.2% in Q3 2024.
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