Brinker runs Chili's, in a major traffic-driven comeback.
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is expected to report earnings on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, after the close. Estimated release time 08:07 ET. Consensus EPS estimate is $2.43.
| Report date | Quarter | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-12 | FY2026 Q2 | $3.09 | $3.07 | -0.6% | $1.54B |
| 2026-04-29 | FY2026 Q1 | $2.85 | $2.96 | +3.9% | $1.47B |
| 2026-01-28 | FY2025 Q4 | $2.53 | $2.87 | +13.4% | $1.45B |
| 2025-10-29 | FY2025 Q3 | $1.76 | $2.23 | +26.7% | $1.35B |
| 2025-08-15 | FY2025 Q2 | $2.43 | $2.41 | -0.8% | $1.46B |
| 2025-04-29 | FY2025 Q1 | $2.48 | $2.68 | +8.1% | $1.43B |
| 2025-01-29 | FY2024 Q4 | $1.37 | $2.67 | +94.9% | $1.36B |
| 2024-10-30 | FY2024 Q3 | $0.69 | $0.86 | +24.6% | $1.14B |
EAT has beaten consensus EPS in 6 of its last 8 reported quarters.
Highlights from EAT's Aug 12 report: EPS of $3.07 — in line with the $3.09 estimate; revenue of $1.54B — in line with the $1.53B consensus. Focus now shifts to Chili's traffic momentum sustainability.
EAT pays a quarterly dividend, currently yielding 4.81%.
| Ex-dividend date | Amount | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| 2020-03-05 | $0.38 | 2020-03-26 |
| 2019-12-05 | $0.38 | 2019-12-26 |
| 2019-09-05 | $0.38 | 2019-09-26 |
| 2019-06-06 | $0.38 | 2019-06-27 |
| 2019-03-07 | $0.38 | 2019-03-28 |
| 2018-12-06 | $0.38 | 2018-12-27 |