Brinker reports Q4 EPS $1.39, consensus $1.32

Reports Q4 revenue $1.08B, consensus $1.08B. Reports Q4 comparable restaurant sales up 6.6%. “We are proud of our team’s progress on improving operational performance and bringing our new strategy to life. Simplification, a focus on the Core Business, and key strategic investments in labor, repairs and maintenance, and advertising have driven a better guest & team member experience, stronger sales and improving margins,” said Kevin Hochman, CEO and president of Brinker International, Inc. “And that progress gives us confidence we have laid a strong foundation for continued sustainable & profitable growth in the long term.”