Brinker International Reports Strong Q3 Earnings, Raises FY26 EPS Guidance, and Repurchases $108M in Stock

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Brinker International reported strong Q3 fiscal 2026 results, with adjusted EPS of $2.90, raised its full-year EPS guidance, and repurchased $108.0 million in common stock.

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• Strong Q3 Financial Performance

  The company reported third-quarter fiscal 2026 adjusted net income per diluted share of $2.90, exceeding prior year's $2.66. Company sales increased to $1,455.5 million from $1,413.0 million year-over-year, driven by a 3.3% increase in comparable restaurant sales, including 4.0% for Chili's.

• Raised Fiscal 2026 EPS Guidance

  Brinker International updated its fiscal 2026 guidance, raising the lower end of its non-GAAP net income per diluted share to $10.60 - $10.85 (previously $10.45 - $10.85). The total revenue guidance was narrowed to $5.78 billion - $5.82 billion, and capital expenditures were lowered to $240.0 million - $250.0 million.

• Significant Share Repurchase Program

  During the third quarter, the company repurchased $108.0 million of its common stock, indicating a strong focus on returning capital to shareholders and contributing to a slightly lower diluted weighted average shares outlook for the fiscal year.

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Brinker International delivered robust third-quarter fiscal 2026 results, surpassing expectations with strong comparable sales growth at Chili's and a significant increase in net income per diluted share. The company also demonstrated confidence in its future by raising the lower end of its fiscal 2026 adjusted EPS guidance and narrowing its revenue outlook. Furthermore, the repurchase of $108.0 million of common stock during the quarter signals a strong commitment to shareholder returns and capital management, continuing the trend of increased share repurchases noted in the previous 10-Q filing.