Brinker International reported increased operating income and restaurant operating margin for the third quarter of fiscal 2021. Chili's Company sales increased slightly, while Maggiano's Company sales decreased. The company provided revenue and net income per diluted share guidance for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021.
Operating income increased to $52.2 million compared to $41.1 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Restaurant operating margin increased to 13.9% compared to 12.8% in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Chili's Company sales increased to $749.0 million compared to $748.7 million in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Net income per diluted share was $0.73, compared to $0.81 in the third quarter of fiscal 2020, and excluding special items, net income per diluted share was $0.78 compared to $1.28 in the third quarter of fiscal 2020.
Brinker International provided financial outlook for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2021, expecting revenues between $950 million and $1.0 billion, and net income per diluted share, excluding special items, in the range of $1.55 to $1.70.
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