Brinker Q4 Revenue Jumps 21 Percent

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), the company behind Chili's Grill Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, released its fourth quarter fiscal 2025 results on August 13, 2025. The headline news was a continued run of strong revenue growth and margin improvement, powered by sharply higher traffic and sales at Chili's. Non-GAAP earnings per share reached $2.49 for Q4 FY2025, slightly above the consensus estimate of $2.47 (non-GAAP), while GAAP revenue of $1,461.9 million also surpassed the $1,446.2 million forecast. Compared to prior year figures, key metrics showed double-digit growth. Overall, the quarter reflected steady progress on operational improvements, capital returns, and continued divergence in performance between Chili's and Maggiano's.

Source: Analyst estimates provided by FactSet. Management expectations based on management's guidance, as provided in Q3 2025 earnings report.

Brinker International operates two principal casual dining restaurant brands: Chili's Grill Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. Chili's is known for Southwest-inspired American meals, like burgers and fajitas, in a lively setting, while Maggiano's focuses on Italian-American dishes suited for family meals and celebrations. The company's position in the crowded casual dining sector rests on brand differentiation, menu innovation, digital convenience, and a mix of company-operated and franchised locations.

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