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Brinker International Q2 2026 earnings summary
Complete event summary combining all related documents: earnings call transcript, report, and slide presentation.Q2 2026 earnings summary28 Jan, 2026
Executive summary
Q2 FY26 total revenues reached $1,452.2 million, up from $1,358.2 million year-over-year, driven by Chili's strong same-store sales growth of 8.6% and higher franchise royalties.
Net income for the quarter was $128.5 million, up from $118.5 million, with operating income at $168.4 million, reflecting improved sales and cost management.
Chili's achieved its 19th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, outperforming the casual dining industry by 680 basis points and maintaining a two-year comp of 43%.
Maggiano's segment sales declined 2.4% in Q2 FY26, with ongoing turnaround efforts and value improvements, while franchise revenues rose due to higher royalties and 10 new franchise openings.
Menu innovation, operational improvements, and value positioning drove guest traffic and retention, with continued digital investments and marketing initiatives.
Financial highlights
Company sales for the quarter were $1,438.8 million, with consolidated comp sales up 7.5% and Chili's company sales at $1,327 million.
Adjusted diluted EPS was $2.87, up from $2.80 last year, and net income per diluted share was $2.86.
Restaurant operating margin was 18.8% (down 30 bps year-over-year), with Chili's margin up 40 bps; adjusted EBITDA was $223.5 million, a 3.6% increase.
Net cash provided by operating activities for the first half was $339.7 million, up from $281.0 million.
Interest expenses decreased to $10.7 million from $14.7 million due to lower average debt balances.
Outlook and guidance
Fiscal 2026 annual revenue guidance raised to $5.76–$5.83 billion, with adjusted diluted EPS of $10.45–$10.85.
CapEx guidance lowered to $250–$260 million; weighted average shares at 44.7–45.2 million.
Guidance includes a $20 million revenue and $0.15 EPS negative impact from Winter Storm Fern.
Management expects to remain in compliance with debt covenants and maintain adequate liquidity for at least the next twelve months.
Wage and commodity inflation anticipated in the low to mid-single digits for the year.
Maggiano's traffic decline: How will strategy reverse it?
Reconcile Chili's margin gain with overall margin drop.
What offsets Winter Storm Fern in raised guidance?
Reimage learnings and sales lift expectations
Manager ownership model implementation challenges
Maggiano's margin drag and turnaround timeline
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Brinker International, Inc. engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. The company owns, among other, Chili's Grill & Bar restaurants located in large metropolitan markets throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, Canada, Mexico, Germany (including German Armed Forces), and Japan (including Japanese Armed Forces). It also owns Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants located throughout the United States and operates independently owned Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants outside the United States.
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