Brinker International Posts Robust Q4 Earnings, Sets Ambitious Targets for FY2026

Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) announced a strong fourth quarter of fiscal 2025, exceeding expectations across the board. The company attributed its success to factors like robust performance at Chili’s and strategic investment in menu innovation and marketing. Despite facing challenges with Maggiano’s, Brinker International has set ambitious targets for FY2026. The company now projects revenues between $5.6 billion to $5.7 billion, aiming to achieve a net income per diluted share, excluding special items, of between $9.90 and $10.50.