Brinker International Reports Q1 Fiscal 2027 Financial Results and Updates Guidance

Brinker International reported first-quarter fiscal 2027 sales of $1.46 billion, up from $1.34 billion a year earlier, with comparable sales increasing 9.1%, including 10.1% growth at Chili’s. Operating cash flow was $169.1 million and free cash flow was $105.7 million. The company redeemed $350 million of 8.25% notes to reduce interest expense and updated its fiscal 2027 guidance to include a 53rd week, expected to add about 2% to revenue and roughly $0.70 per share to earnings. Chili’s recorded its 22nd consecutive quarter of positive comparable sales.