Brinker International delivered a strong third quarter of fiscal 2025, with total revenues increasing significantly due to robust comparable restaurant sales, particularly at Chili's. The company achieved substantial improvements in operating income and net income, reflecting sales leverage and enhanced restaurant operating margins. This performance allowed for accelerated investments and debt repayment.
Total revenues increased to $1,425.1 million in Q3 2025, up from $1,120.3 million in the prior year.
Comparable restaurant sales grew by 28.2%, with Chili's seeing a 31.6% increase and Maggiano's a 0.4% increase.
Operating income rose to $156.9 million, resulting in an operating income margin of 11.0%.
Net income reached $119.1 million, with diluted EPS of $2.56.
Brinker is providing updated guidance for fiscal 2025, expecting total revenues in the range of $5.33 billion to $5.35 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS between $8.50 and $8.75. Capital expenditures are projected to be between $265.0 million and $275.0 million.