Brinker International Soars on Stellar Q4 Performance
Shares of casual dining giant Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) surged over 15% in premarket trading following the release of its impressive fourth-quarter (fiscal Q2 2025) results.
Strong Earnings Beat
Brinker's Q4 performance surpassed expectations, with revenue and EPS handily beating analysts' estimates. All of its brands experienced growth, with Chili's posting a remarkable 31.4% increase in comparable restaurant sales and Brinker rising by 27.4%. Notably, both traffic and pricing contributed to the earnings beat.
Upward Guidance
Based on its strong performance, Brinker raised its full-year revenue and EPS guidance. The company's positive outlook indicates continued momentum in the coming quarters.
Market Reaction and Volatility
EAT's shares have exhibited significant volatility in the past year, with 17 price moves exceeding 5% but moves of this magnitude are infrequent. This suggests that the market was taken aback by the positive earnings surprise.
Recent Performance and Historical Returns
Brinker International has gained 28% year-to-date and reached a new 52-week high of $176.22 per share. Investors who invested $1,000 in EAT five years ago would now have an investment worth approximately $3,954.