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Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?
Recently, Zacks.com users have been paying close attention to Brinker International (EAT). This makes it worthwhile to examine what the stock has in store.
EAT's strong quarterly performance and recent price dip present a compelling buy opportunity despite broader restaurant industry challenges. Chili's continues to outperform peers with robust sales growth, healthy margins, and resilience against economic headwinds, making EAT a safer investment. Valuation remains attractive given accelerating free cash flow and a reasonable P/E ratio, even as Maggiano's underperforms and growth concerns linger.
Brinker International's turnaround, led by Chili's, has driven exceptional sales and margin growth, outperforming industry peers and boosting earnings significantly. Management's focus on operational efficiency, menu innovation, and labor utilization has sustained profit growth despite food inflation and industry headwinds. Maggiano's turnaround is underway, leveraging Chili's successful strategies, offering additional upside if management executes as planned.
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Brinker International, Inc. EAT reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter EPS and sales results and raised FY2026 guidance above estimates.
EAT's Q4 earnings and revenues beat estimates and rise Y/Y, with sales growth led by Chili's units.
Brinker International Inc. NYSE: EAT stock is surging over 2.5% on strong volume after the company's strong second-quarter earnings report. The company reported strong, 21.3% same-store sales growth for its Chili's and Maggiano's chains.
Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman joins ‘Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk Q2 earnings, social media marketing and the state of the consumer.
Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman joins ‘Mad Money' host Jim Cramer to talk Q2 earnings, social media marketing and the state of the consumer.