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Brinker Intl. · Q4 2023 earnings

Q4 2023 earnings · · Investor relations

Briefing

Brinker International reported an increase in net income per diluted share and comparable sales, driven by menu pricing and favorable item mix. Operating income margin and restaurant operating margin also increased.

Brinker International reported positive financial results for the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, with increased net income per diluted share and comparable sales. The company's performance was driven by factors such as menu pricing, favorable food and beverage costs, and favorable income taxes.

  • Net income per diluted share increased by 32.2% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Net income per diluted share, excluding special items (non-GAAP), increased by 20.9% compared to the fourth quarter of fiscal 2022.
  • Comparable sales increased 6.6%, with Chili’s at 6.3% and Maggiano’s at 9.1%.
  • Operating income margin increased to 5.5% and restaurant operating margin (non-GAAP) increased to 13.4%.

Headline financials

Total Revenue

$1.08B

Previous: $1.02B+5.3%
EPS (adj)

$1.39

Previous: $1.15+20.9%
Restaurant operating margin

$13.40

Previous: $10.30+30.1%
Capital Expenditures

$48.3M

Previous: $41.3M+16.9%
Free Cash Flow

$7.2M

Previous: -$700K+1128.6%
Net Income

$54.2M

Previous: $40.2M+34.8%
Operating Income

$59.3M

Previous: $44.7M+32.7%
Gross Profit

$153M

Previous: $94.2M+62.7%
Cash & Equivalents

$15.1M

Previous: $13.5M+11.9%
Total Assets

$2.49B

Previous: $2.48B+0.1%
Stock-Based Comp

$4.1M

Previous: $3.4M+20.6%

Revenue & EPS history

Brinker Intl. · Revenue · Quarterly

$1.08B

Q4 2023+5.3%vs Q4 2022
Beat estimate in 10 of 15 quarters(67%)
ActualEstimate

Revenue by segment

Brinker Intl. · $1.01B total across 2 segments · Q1 2024

  • Chili's
    $908M+8.0%
  • Maggiano's
    $104M-1.0%

Forward guidance

Brinker International provided financial guidance for fiscal year 2024, including total revenues in the range of $4.27 billion - $4.35 billion, and net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP, in the range of $3.15 - $3.55.

Tailwinds

  • Total revenues are expected to be in the range of $4.27 billion - $4.35 billion
  • Net income per diluted share, excluding special items, non-GAAP, is expected to be in the range of $3.15 - $3.55
  • Weighted average shares are expected to be in the range of 45 million - 46 million
  • Capital expenditures are expected to be in the range of $175 million - $195 million

Headwinds

  • Uncertainties created by current macroeconomic conditions
  • Impact of general economic conditions, including inflation, on economic activity and operations
  • Disruptions on business, including consumer demand, costs, product mix, strategic initiatives
  • Impact of competition and changes in consumer preferences
  • Potential for reduced consumer discretionary spending and unfavorable publicity

Historical earnings impact

How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.

Avg. return before/after earnings

Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q4 2023

Historical avgQ4 2023

-0.1%

Avg return

Earnings day

+0.3%

Avg return

5 days after

+4.3%

Avg return

30 days after

37%

25 / 67 earnings

Positive

+21.6%

Q3 2020

Best reaction

-14.8%

Q3 2025

Worst reaction

Earnings price reactions
QuarterReport dateReaction (Day 0)+5 days+30 days
Q3 2026+0.9%+8.5%+9.5%
Q2 2026-0.5%+3.1%-5.8%
Q1 2026-7.3%-15.5%+23.8%
Q3 2025-14.8%-17.2%+4.9%
Q2 2025+16.3%+22.3%+6.6%
Q1 2025+5.9%+11.3%+36.3%
Q4 2024-4.7%-3.3%-0.0%
Q3 2024+10.7%+10.7%+40.6%
Q2 2024+13.1%+8.5%+13.6%
Q1 2024-0.2%+3.2%+10.7%
Q4 2023-8.6%-7.5%-13.6%
Q3 2023-3.2%-8.2%-0.9%
Q2 2023+2.6%+2.3%-2.0%
Q1 2023-9.3%-10.9%-1.0%
Q4 2022-5.7%-14.3%-15.9%
Q3 2022-12.3%-20.6%-24.2%
Q2 2022+7.2%+12.2%+6.0%
Q1 2022+2.3%+4.7%-15.7%
Q4 2021-0.5%+2.9%-1.6%
Q3 2021+8.5%-0.7%-6.4%
Q2 2021-4.3%-2.5%+9.6%
Q1 2021+3.0%+2.6%+21.3%
Q4 2020+21.6%+23.3%+44.5%
Q3 2020+21.6%+4.4%+37.7%
Q2 2020-0.2%-6.5%-21.6%
Q1 2020-1.4%+2.2%-0.7%
Q4 2019-6.9%-3.5%+5.9%
Q3 2019-4.2%-0.5%-11.7%
Q2 2019-11.3%-12.8%-3.5%
Q1 2019-0.6%+4.0%+22.6%
Q4 2018-1.6%+0.3%+6.4%
Q3 2018+6.5%+1.5%+0.3%
Q2 2018-3.2%-3.8%-8.0%
Q1 2018+4.1%+8.7%+17.3%
Q4 2017+3.1%+3.1%-10.9%
Q3 2017-0.5%-2.8%-11.7%
Q2 2017-7.1%-4.7%-9.8%
Q1 2017-8.4%-7.8%+5.9%
Q4 2016+15.2%+16.0%+8.3%
Q3 2016-6.1%
Q2 2016+1.0%
Q1 2016-7.3%
Q4 2015-5.2%
Q3 2015-3.5%
Q2 2015-2.7%
Q1 2015-5.9%
Q4 2014+2.5%
Q3 2014-4.2%
Q2 2014+7.6%
Q1 2014-0.2%
Q4 2013+8.9%
Q3 2013-3.0%
Q2 2013-2.2%
Q1 2013-10.0%
Q4 2012+2.8%
Q3 2012-1.0%
Q2 2012+0.7%
Q1 2012-3.8%
Q2 2010+1.9%
Q4 2009+1.9%
Q4 2011+1.9%
Q3 2011-0.4%
Q3 2010-0.4%
Q2 2011-1.2%
Q4 2010-1.7%
Q1 2011-1.7%
Q1 2010-1.7%

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