Brinker posted 9.1% comparable sales growth in the first quarter, driven by 5.5% traffic and 3.6% price growth. Firmwide restaurant margins expanded 150 basis points to 17.7%, as operating leverage outpaced higher food and wage inflation. Shares rose about 12% during trading on Oct. 28.
Accelerated near-term remodeling of older stores, followed by a consistent 10% annual remodel cadence thereafter, should keep Chili’s footprint current.
Ongoing inflation and macroeconomic anxiety could further strain consumers’ willingness to spend, weighing on restaurant traffic. At the same time, weaker volumes or stubborn input and labor cost inflation could pressure the firm’s margin prospects.
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EAT
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MCD
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DRI
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Price/Earnings (Normalized) | 19.67 | 21.17 | 19.27 |
Price/Book Value | 22.19 | — | 12.21 |
Price/Sales | 1.57 | 6.84 | 1.93 |
Price/Cash Flow | 11.28 | 17.49 | 13.66 |
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EAT
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MCD
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DRI
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Quick Ratio | 0.16 | 0.82 | 0.11 |
Current Ratio | 0.34 | 1.08 | 0.30 |
Interest Coverage | 11.99 | 7.84 | 7.85 |
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EAT
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MCD
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DRI
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Return on Assets (Normalized) | 18.51% | 14.95% | 10.33% |
Return on Equity (Normalized) | 129.69% | — | 62.53% |
Return on Invested Capital (Normalized) | 25.66% | 19.07% | 17.81% |
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