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Brinker International (EAT) Q3 FY26 earnings results (third quarter fiscal 2026)
10-Q filed Apr 29, 2026
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 11.3%, net earnings $128M (8.7% of revenue).
Brinker International, Q3 FY26: revenue $1.5B (+3% year over year), operating margin 11.3%, net earnings $128M, operating cash flow $232M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | +1% | +3% |
| Operating profit | $167M | -1% | +6% |
| Net earnings | $128M | -0.5% | +7% |
| Operating cash flow | $232M | +6% | +9% |
| Free cash flow | $181M | +17% | +37% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q3 FY26, up 3% year over year and up 1% from the previous quarter. Company sales was the largest line at 99% of revenue. Company sales added $0.04B year over year (up 3%), 94% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.17B, a 11.3% margin (up 0.3 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q3 FY25, 22% reached operating profit, above the 11% margin then. Total costs grew 3% against revenue growth of 3%. Net earnings were $0.13B, up 7% year over year. The effective tax rate was 18.4%.
Operating cash flow was $0.23B (up 9% year over year), 181% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.10B. Capital expenditures of $0.05B left free cash flow of $0.18B.
Questions
What was Brinker International's revenue in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the third quarter fiscal 2026 (Q3 FY26), +3% from a year earlier and +1% from the quarter before.
Was Brinker International profitable in the third quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $167M (11.3% of revenue) and net earnings $128M.