Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:EAT) reported third-quarter results Wednesday, with earnings topping Wall Street expectations and revenue roughly in line with estimates.

Quarterly Sales

The company posted adjusted earnings of $2.90 per share, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $2.87. Revenue was $1.470 billion, in line with the Street view of $1.474 billion.

Comparable restaurant sales increased 3.3% in the quarter, including a 4.0% gain at Chili's, while Maggiano's comparable sales declined 4.6%.

Operating income rose to $166.6 million from $156.9 million a year earlier. Operating margin expanded to 11.3% from 11.0%. Adjusted restaurant operating margin fell to 18.4% from 18.9%.

Adjusted EBITDA was $223.7 million, up from $220.6 million a year earlier. The ...