Key Takeaways Brinker International exceeded earnings and revenue forecasts and raised its outlook on soaring sales at its Chili's restaurants.Year-over-year comparable restaurant sales climbed 27% overall and 31% at Chili's.

One of the hottest stocks in the world, surprisingly, isn’t AI darling Nvidia (NVDA). It’s actually Brinker International (EAT), which owns the restaurant chain Chili’s. How has the company regained relevance with an eating public that loves to order food from their mobile phones?

Shares of Brinker International hit an all-time high after diners swarmed its Chili’s Grill & Bar chain in the last three months of 2024 for meal deals, boosting sales and profits.