Q2 2026 Brinker International Inc Earnings Call Transcript
Key Points
- Chili's same-store sales increased by 8.6%, outperforming the casual dining industry by 680 basis points.
- Chili's has achieved 19 consecutive quarters of same-store sales growth, with a four-year cumulative comp of 62%.
- The reintroduction of popular menu items like Skillet Queso and upgraded nachos has driven significant sales increases.
- Chili's has been repositioned as a value leader in casual dining, with a per person check average $3 less than direct competitors.
- Brinker International Inc (EAT) reported total revenues of $1.45 billion, a 7% increase over the prior year, with adjusted diluted EPS rising to $2.87.
- Maggiano's reported a negative 2.4% comp sales for the quarter, indicating challenges in that segment.
- Restaurant operating margin decreased by 30 basis points year over year, mainly due to Maggiano's sales deleverage.
- The company anticipates mid-single-digit inflation for the back half of the year due to rising beef prices.
- Winter storm Fern negatively impacted revenues by approximately $20 million and decreased adjusted diluted EPS by $0.15.
- Brinker International Inc (EAT) expects potential flat to slightly negative traffic in Q3 due to the storm and holiday calendar shifts.
Good day and welcome to the Brinker International's Q2 F26 earnings goal. (Operator Instructions) The floor will be open for your questions and comments following the presentation.
It is now my pleasure to turn the floor over to your host, Kim Sanders, Vice President of Investor Relations. Ma'am, the floor is yours.
Thank you, Holly, and good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us on today's call. Here with me today are Kevin Hockman, Chief Executive Officer and President of Brinker International and President of Chili's; and Mika Ware, Chief Financial Officer.
Results for our second quarter were released earlier this morning and are available on our website at brinker.com. As usual, Kevin and Mika will first make prepared comments related to our strategic initiatives and operating performance. Then we will open the call for your questions.
Before beginning our comments, I would like to remind everyone of our Safe Harbor regarding forward-looking
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