Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) reported quarterly earnings results on August 12, 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations.
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Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) · earnings miss
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Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) reported quarterly earnings results on August 12, 2026 that fell short of analyst expectations.
The Consumer Cyclical company reported earnings per share of $3.07, missing the consensus estimate of $3.08 by $0.01 per share. Revenue came in at $1.5B, beating the estimate of $1.5B.
Brinker International's stock moved following the earnings release. The stock currently trades at $230.99 with a market capitalization of $6.3B.
Missing analyst estimates puts pressure on a stock as investors reassess their growth assumptions. The market's reaction to an earnings miss depends heavily on the magnitude of the shortfall, the company's forward guidance, and whether the miss was driven by temporary or structural factors.
Earnings reports are most useful when viewed as part of a trend rather than in isolation. Investors tracking Brinker International should compare this quarter's results against both year-over-year figures and sequential performance to identify whether the business is accelerating, stabilizing, or decelerating. The earnings calendar on Smart Investors Daily tracks upcoming report dates across all publicly traded companies.
| Quarter | EPS Actual | EPS Est. | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 (Aug 2026) | $3.07 | $3.08 | -0.3% |
| Q3 (Apr 2026) | $2.90 | $2.86 | +1.4% |
| Q2 (Jan 2026) | $2.87 | $2.59 | +10.8% |
| Q1 (Sep 2025) | $1.93 | $1.79 | +7.8% |
Related Tools: Earnings Calendar | View EAT Stock Page
Check the latest earnings dates on our EAT earnings page or the Earnings Calendar.
See the full Q4 results including EPS actual vs estimate on our EAT earnings page.
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