Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-11-04
$220.44+6.28%
Close 2026-11-04 · 1-day change
NYSEConsumer DiscretionaryRestaurantsSnapshot 2026-11-04
QuarterlyIQ Insights · EAT
How strong the business is — where it ranks within its sector on capital efficiency and cash generation, and how well management has been executing.
How this business ranks within consumer discretionary on a research-validated quality screen. As of 2026-11-04.
The screen ranks EAT against its sector on four durable signals: share dilution, return on capital, free-cash-flow yield, and FCF margin. Historically the highest-quality names tended toward better typical outcomes and fewer bad years over multi-year holds (strongest at three years, modest at one), and that pattern showed up even before the price moved. It characterizes business quality, not price direction.
Each leg is a sector-relative percentile (higher is better); 4 of 4 legs were available for this name. The composite is built from these four; the raw value follows each percentile for context.
A forward quality tilt, not a price prediction, and context for your own research rather than a recommendation. Not investment advice.
How management runs the business: capital, margins, balance sheet, and how reliably they guide and deliver.
Each factor is a parallel diagnostic with a clear read of what it shows and how names like it have historically fared. Never aggregated into a single score.
Operating income rose in 1 of the last 3 quarter-over-quarter moves. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 45% of the time over the next year (vs 59% for the rest of the cohort, n=6999).
Not investment advice. Scores describe historical and current data; they are not forecasts of future returns. Consult a licensed advisor before making investment decisions.
A guidance track record builds as the company issues and delivers on guidance.
Priorities management has stated in recent disclosures, with status and evidence drawn from earnings calls, filings, and press releases.
“The Chili’s flywheel of sustainable growth and market share gains keeps spinning, with industry leading value, world class marketing, and continued investments in operations that both attract new gu…
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: ““The Chili’s flywheel of sustainable growth and market share gains keeps spinning, with industry leading value, world class marketing, and continued investments in operations that both attract new guests and keep regular guests coming back.”” ““Our strong brand relevance, industry-leading value proposition, streamlined operations, and significant restaurant investments have created a competitive moat that positions Chili's to deliver sustainable, profitable growth.”” Revenue was $1.470 billion in 2026-Q3.
““The Chili’s flywheel of sustainable growth and market share gains keeps spinning, with industry leading value, world class marketing, and continued investments in operations that both attract new gu…”
““Our strong brand relevance, industry-leading value proposition, streamlined operations, and significant restaurant investments have created a competitive moat that positions Chili's to deliver susta…”
We will continue to invest in those areas while adding additional investment for remodeling our estate and building more new Chili’s.
Stated in a supplied disclosure. Management reported: “We will continue to invest in those areas while adding additional investment for remodeling our estate and building more new Chili’s.” ““As we enter the next phase of growth, we know what works: serving great food at an incredible value, delivering excellent hospitality, and creating experiences that keep guests coming back.”
During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company utilized operational cash flow to repurchase $125.0 million of the Company’s common stock and lowered its cost of capital by redeeming the outstan…
Stated in 1 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company utilized operational cash flow to repurchase $125.0 million of the Company’s common stock and lowered its cost of capital by redeeming the outstanding $350.0 million 8.25% notes using funding from the revolving credit facility.” “We are excited to keep building on this momentum and introduce more guests to the #1 casual dining brand, all while delivering value to our shareholders.””
Full Year Fiscal 2027 Guidance We are providing the following select financial guidance for fiscal 2027 which includes a 53 rd operating week in the fourth quarter.
Stated in 2 of 3 supplied quarters. Management reported: “Full Year Fiscal 2027 Guidance We are providing the following select financial guidance for fiscal 2027 which includes a 53 rd operating week in the fourth quarter.” “Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.”
“Full Year Fiscal 2027 Guidance We are providing the following select financial guidance for fiscal 2027 which includes a 53 rd operating week in the fourth quarter.”
As part of the “Back to Maggiano’s” strategy, he will focus on clarifying the brand’s positioning and improving execution to drive stronger performance.
Stated in a supplied disclosure. Management reported: “As part of the “Back to Maggiano’s” strategy, he will focus on clarifying the brand’s positioning and improving execution to drive stronger performance.” “Felix will help Maggiano’s to deliver Italian-American favorites abundantly served with warm and attentive service that makes our guests feel like family.”
Over the trailing year it converted 1.59x of net income into operating cash flow. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated neutral grew net income 49% of the time over the next year (vs 49% for the rest of the cohort, n=4822).
Not enough signal yet.
Not enough signal to read sensitivity to the broad stock market, long-term interest rates, real (inflation-adjusted) rates, the US dollar, Fed net liquidity (low R² over the window).
11 material management or governance events in the past 24 months, led by executive changes. Historically, Consumer Discretionary names rated stable grew net income 53% of the time over the next year (vs 54% for the rest of the cohort, n=4907).
Not investment advice. As of 2026-11-04.
“During the first quarter of fiscal 2027, the Company utilized operational cash flow to repurchase $125.0 million of the Company’s common stock and lowered its cost of capital by redeeming the outstan…”
“Percentage amounts are calculated based on the comparable periods year-over-year.”