Brinker International Stock Rises 11.4% Amid Strong Same-Store Sales but Flat Restaurant Count

Yahoo Finance·13 Jul 2026·Read original

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Brinker International shares have climbed 11.4% to $185.23 over the past six months, closely tracking the S&P 500's 8.4% gain. The company has posted exceptional average same-store sales growth of 15.5% over the last two years, signaling strong demand at existing locations. With $5.73 billion in revenue over the past 12 months, Brinker benefits from economies of scale and a well-known brand. However, its restaurant count has remained flat at 1,632 locations over the same period, which could limit future revenue growth. The stock trades at 15.2 times forward earnings.

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