Brinker International reported a strong start to fiscal year 2024, with increased company sales and favorable food and beverage costs driving improved financial results. Net income per diluted share was $0.16, compared to a net loss per diluted share of $0.69 in the same quarter last year. Comparable restaurant sales increased by 5.8%, with Chili's and Maggiano's showing positive growth.
Net income per diluted share was $0.16, a significant improvement from the net loss per diluted share of $0.69 in Q1 2023.
Net income per diluted share, excluding special items (non-GAAP), was $0.28, compared to a net loss per diluted share, excluding special items (non-GAAP), of $0.57 in Q1 2023.
Comparable restaurant sales increased by 5.8%, driven by a 6.1% increase at Chili's and a 2.6% increase at Maggiano's.
Operating income margin increased to 2.4%, and restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) increased to 10.4%.
Brinker International updated its full year fiscal 2024 guidance, expecting net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP, to be in the range of $3.35 - $3.65. The company reiterated its guidance for total revenues to be in the range of $4.27 billion - $4.35 billion, weighted average shares to be in the range of 45 million - 46 million, and capital expenditures to be in the range of $175 million - $195 million.
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