Brinker Surges On Q1 Beat, Chili's Drives Big Gains

Brinker International, Inc (NYSE: EAT) stock traded higher after the company reported fiscal first-quarter 2025 results. Total revenue increased 12.5% year-on-year to $1.14 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.10 billion.

Adjusted EPS of 95 cents beat the analyst consensus estimate of 69 cents.

Comparable restaurant sales rose 13.0% for Brinker, 14.1% for Chili’s, and 4.2% for Maggiano’s.

The comparable restaurant sales increase at Chili’s was primarily due to increased menu pricing and higher traffic. The launch of the “Big Smasher” burger and the strength of Chili’s ...