Brinker International Reports Record Earnings and Revenue Growth

The company surpasses forecasts with a 27% revenue increase, driven by strong Chili's sales and higher customer traffic.

Brinker International's Q2 revenue reached $1.358 billion, a 27% year-over-year increase, exceeding analyst expectations of $1.24 billion.
Comparable restaurant sales rose 27%, with Chili's leading at a 31% increase and Maggiano's Little Italy growing by 1.8%.
Net income surged to $118.5 million, up from $42.1 million in the same quarter last year, with adjusted EPS hitting $2.80 versus the $1.79 forecast.
The company raised its full-year revenue projection to $5.15–$5.25 billion and adjusted EPS to $7.50–$8.00, reflecting continued growth momentum.
Brinker's stock hit an all-time high of $180.00, more than quadrupling over the past year, as investors reacted to the company's robust performance and optimistic outlook.