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Brinker International (EAT) guidance history: what it guided and what it reported
Brinker International gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Apr 30, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.5% against the guided midpoint. Its releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times.
Revenue
Met or beat 2 of 2 periods (1 above, 1 within, 0 below).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $6.2B–$6.3B (Aug 12, 2026) → raised $6.2B–$6.3B (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $5.6B–$5.7B (Aug 13, 2025) → reaffirmed $5.6B–$5.7B (Oct 29, 2025) → raised $5.8B–$5.8B (Jan 28, 2026) → reaffirmed $5.8B–$5.8B (Apr 29, 2026) | $5.8B | within the range | +0.1% |
| FY25 | $4.5B–$4.6B (Aug 14, 2024) → raised $4.7B–$4.8B (Oct 30, 2024) → raised $5.2B–$5.2B (Jan 29, 2025) → raised $5.3B–$5.3B (Apr 29, 2025) | $5.4B | above the range | +0.8% |
| FY24 | $4.3B–$4.3B (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Capital expenditures
The GAAP figure from the filings is shown for each period reported; it is not judged against the guide, which may leave items out (one-off payments, acquisitions).
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY27 | $265M–$285M (Aug 12, 2026) → reaffirmed $265M–$285M (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $270M–$290M (Aug 13, 2025) → reaffirmed $270M–$290M (Oct 29, 2025) → lowered $250M–$260M (Jan 28, 2026) → lowered $240M–$250M (Apr 29, 2026) | $232M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY25 | $195M–$215M (Aug 14, 2024) → reaffirmed $195M–$215M (Oct 30, 2024) → raised $240M–$260M (Jan 29, 2025) → raised $265M–$275M (Apr 29, 2025) | $265M (GAAP) | not judged | — |
| FY24 | $185M–$195M (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
Adjusted EPS
The guide is on an adjusted basis that the GAAP statements do not show, so there is no reported figure to hold it to.
| Period | Guided (and how it moved) | Reported | Result | vs midpoint |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY29 | $1.00 (Sep 17, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY27 | $12.60–$13.40 (Aug 12, 2026) → raised $13.30–$13.90 (Oct 28, 2026) | — | to be reported | — |
| FY26 | $9.90–$10.50 (Aug 13, 2025) → reaffirmed $9.90–$10.50 (Oct 29, 2025) → raised $10.45–$10.85 (Jan 28, 2026) → raised $10.60–$10.85 (Apr 29, 2026) | — | — | — |
| FY25 | $4.35–$4.75 (Aug 14, 2024) → raised $5.20–$5.50 (Oct 30, 2024) → raised $7.50–$8.00 (Jan 29, 2025) → raised $8.50–$8.75 (Apr 29, 2025) | — | — | — |
| FY24 | $3.80–$4.00 (Apr 30, 2024) | — | — | — |
The latest quarter
Brinker International, Q1 FY27: revenue $1.5B (+9% year over year), operating margin 10.2%, net earnings $113M, operating cash flow $169M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
Questions
Does Brinker International beat its guidance?
Brinker International gave guidance in 12 earnings releases on file since Apr 30, 2024. Of 2 guided periods since reported, it met or beat its own guidance twice (100%). Revenue: 2 of 2, on average +0.5% against the guided midpoint.
How often does Brinker International raise guidance?
Its earnings releases raised guidance twice and lowered it 0 times since Apr 30, 2024.
Each guided period is held to the last guidance given before its figures were reported; a single figure counts as in line within 1% (0.25 pts for a rate). Reported figures are GAAP, from the company's filings; adjusted guidance shows its moves only.