Brinker raises FY guidance after atrong Q2 results driven by Chili's growth

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), parent company of Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, reported solid second-quarter fiscal 2026 results for the period ended December 25, 2025.

Total revenues reached $1,452.2 million, with net income of $128.5 million and diluted earnings per share of $2.86.

Comparable restaurant sales increased 7.5% system-wide, driven by an 8.6% gain at Chili's Grill & Bar, partially offset by a 2.4% decline at Maggiano's Little Italy.

During the period under review, the company repurchased $100 million of common stock.

Meanwhile, results were impacted by Winter Storm Fern, which reduced revenues by approximately $20 million and lowered EPS by $0.15.

Following the quarter's performance, Brinker raised its full-year fiscal 2026 guidance, now expecting revenues of $5.76 billion to $5.83 billion and adjusted EPS excluding special items of $10.45 to $10.85.