Brinker reports Q3 EPS $1.23, consensus $1.19

Reports Q3 revenue $1.08B, consensus $1.07B. Reports Q3 comparable restaurant sales 10.8%. Reports Q3 Chili’s comparable restaurant sales 9.6%. Reports Q3 Maggiano’s comparable restaurant sales up 21.6%. "We are pleased to report quarterly operating performance for Brinker International that represents a nice step forward for our strategy, enabling us to make needed investments into the business, translating into an improved guest experience," said Kevin Hochman, CEO and president of Brinker International. "In the quarter, we also reengaged our Guests with a broader Chili’s marketing campaign including TV, digital and social media. The campaign was well received by our Guests and is clearly a sales lever we can use to drive future results."