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How Brinker International (EAT) makes money
Brinker International (EAT) made $1.5B of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +9% from a year earlier. Company sales brought in $1.5B (99%); Franchise revenues brought in $14.4M (1%). Of every dollar of revenue, 10¢ was left as operating profit, 8¢ was left as net earnings.
Drawing the Sankey…
Revenue by segment, Q1 FY27
| Segment | Revenue | Share | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company sales | $1.5B | 99.0% | -4% | +9% |
| Franchise revenues | $14.4M | 1.0% | -1% | +4% |
Where each dollar of revenue goes
| Line | Q1 FY27 | % of revenue |
|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.5B | 100.0% |
| Operating profit | $151M | 10.2% |
| Income tax | $13.7M | 0.9% |
| Net earnings | $113M | 7.7% |
| Operating cash flow | $169M | 11.5% |
| Free cash flow | $106M | 7.2% |
Revenue, quarter by quarter
| Quarter | Revenue | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 FY27 | $1.5B | +9% |
| Q4 FY26 | $1.5B | +5% |
| Q3 FY26 | $1.5B | +3% |
| Q2 FY26 | $1.5B | +7% |
| Q1 FY26 | $1.3B | +18% |
| Q4 FY25 | $1.5B | +21% |
| Q3 FY25 | $1.4B | +27% |
From Brinker International's 10-Q filed Oct 28, 2026 (on EDGAR).
Questions
How does Brinker International make money?
Brinker International (EAT) made $1.5B of revenue in the first quarter fiscal 2027 (Q1 FY27), +9% from a year earlier. Company sales brought in $1.5B (99%); Franchise revenues brought in $14.4M (1%). Of every dollar of revenue, 10¢ was left as operating profit, 8¢ was left as net earnings.
What is Brinker International's biggest business?
Company sales: $1.5B in the first quarter fiscal 2027, 99% of revenue, +9% from a year earlier.
What is Brinker International's profit margin?
Net earnings were $113M, 7.7% of revenue, in the first quarter fiscal 2027; the operating margin was 10.2%.
Updated Nov 8, 2026. Read automatically from SEC filings and public data; errors are possible. Not investment advice.