Reported results
- Total revenues were $944.3 million in Q3 2026, an increase of 1.7% compared to $928.8 million in Q3 2025.
- GAAP diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $(0.02) in Q3 2026 compared to $(0.54) in Q3 2025.
- Adjusted diluted loss per share from continuing operations was $(0.17) in Q3 2026 compared to $(0.03) in Q3 2025.
- GAAP operating income (loss) margin was 2.0% in Q3 2026 compared to (3.9)% in Q3 2025.
- Adjusted operating income margin was 0.3% in Q3 2026 compared to 0.8% in Q3 2025.
- Restaurant-level operating margin was 10.6% in Q3 2026 compared to 9.2% in Q3 2025.
Guidance
- Full year 2026 U.S. comparable restaurant sales: 1% to 1.5%
- Full year 2026 Diluted earnings per share: $1.06 to $1.11
- Full year 2026 Adjusted diluted earnings per share: $0.97 to $1.02
- Q4 2026 U.S. comparable restaurant sales: 0% to 1%
- Q4 2026 Diluted earnings per share: $0.07 to $0.12
- Q4 2026 Adjusted diluted earnings per share: $0.07 to $0.12
Notes
For Q3 2026, total revenues included $13.2 million of gift card breakage revenue resulting from a change in accounting estimate.
Price and volatility reaction
Source
The figures above come from the earnings release the company filed with the SEC on 2026-11-06 (8-K, Item 2.02). Read the original filing on sec.gov.
