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Brinker International (EAT) Q1 FY27 earnings results (first quarter fiscal 2027)
10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +9% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.2%, net earnings $113M (7.7% of revenue).
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.
| Q1 FY27 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | -4% | +9% |
| Operating profit | $151M | -10% | +28% |
| Net earnings | $113M | -14% | +14% |
| Operating cash flow | $169M | -22% | +40% |
| Free cash flow | $106M | -34% | +70% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q1 FY27, up 9% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. Company sales was the largest line at 99% of revenue. Company sales added $0.13B year over year (up 9%), 100% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.15B, a 10.2% margin (up 1.5 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 FY26, 26% reached operating profit, above the 9% margin then. Total costs grew 8% against revenue growth of 9%. The fastest-growing cost line was General & admin (+11%). Net earnings were $0.11B, up 14% year over year. The effective tax rate was 10.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.17B (up 40% year over year), 149% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.05B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.11B.
Questions
What was Brinker International's revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +9% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Brinker International profitable in the first quarter fiscal 2027?
Operating profit was $151M (10.2% of revenue) and net earnings $113M.