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Brinker International (EAT) Q4 FY26 earnings results (fourth quarter fiscal 2026)
10-K filed Aug 19, 2026
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +5% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 10.9%, net earnings $131M (8.5% of revenue).
Brinker International, Q4 FY26: revenue $1.5B (+5% year over year), operating margin 10.9%, net earnings $131M, operating cash flow $218M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q4 FY26 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | +4% | +5% |
| Operating profit | $167M | +0.2% | +17% |
| Net earnings | $131M | +3% | +23% |
| Operating cash flow | $218M | -6% | +17% |
| Free cash flow | $159M | -12% | +50% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.5B in Q4 FY26, up 5% year over year and up 4% from the previous quarter. Company sales was the largest line at 99% of revenue.
Operating profit was $0.17B, a 10.9% margin (up 1.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q4 FY25, 33% reached operating profit, above the 10% margin then. Total costs grew 4% against revenue growth of 5%. Net earnings were $0.13B, up 23% year over year. The effective tax rate was 17.3%.
Operating cash flow was $0.22B (up 17% year over year), 166% of net earnings. Non-cash charges added back $0.01B of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.08B. Capital expenditures of $0.06B left free cash flow of $0.16B.
Questions
What was Brinker International's revenue in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Brinker International (EAT) reported revenue of $1.5B for the fourth quarter fiscal 2026 (Q4 FY26), +5% from a year earlier and +4% from the quarter before.
Was Brinker International profitable in the fourth quarter fiscal 2026?
Operating profit was $167M (10.9% of revenue) and net earnings $131M.