Diners are flocking to Chili’s again, says parent company Brinker - MarketWatch
1. Brinker reported $118.5 million net income, beating analyst expectations. 2. Fiscal quarter sales rose to $1.346 billion, exceeding consensus estimates. 3. Chili's same-restaurant sales grew by 31.4%, significantly outpacing expectations. 4. Full-year adjusted EPS guidance increased to $7.50-$8.00, surpassing previous forecasts. 5. Stock price surged 8% in premarket after positive earnings announcement.