Brinker International Inc (EAT)

Pretax margin

Jun 30, 2025 Jun 30, 2024 Jun 30, 2023 Jun 30, 2022 Jun 30, 2021
Earnings before tax but after interest (EBT) US$ in thousands 460,000 164,900 90,800 115,200 145,200
Revenue US$ in thousands 5,384,200 4,415,100 4,133,200 3,804,100 3,337,800
Pretax margin 8.54% 3.73% 2.20% 3.03% 4.35%

June 30, 2025 calculation

Pretax margin = EBT ÷ Revenue
= $460,000K ÷ $5,384,200K
= 8.54%

The pretax margin of Brinker International Inc. demonstrates notable fluctuations over the analyzed period from June 30, 2021, to June 30, 2025. Specifically, the pretax margin was 4.35% as of June 30, 2021, but experienced a decline in the subsequent year, decreasing to 3.03% by June 30, 2022. This downward trend continued into June 30, 2023, reaching a low of 2.20%, indicating a period of narrowing profitability before taxes.

However, starting in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024, the pretax margin showed a recovery with an increase to 3.73%. The most significant change is observed in the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025, where the pretax margin rises sharply to 8.54%. This substantial increase suggests a significant improvement in profitability before tax expenses relative to revenues during this period.

Overall, the pretax margin pattern indicates initial pressures on profitability, followed by a notable recovery culminating in a marked enhancement in operational performance or cost management efficiency in the latest fiscal year. The trend underscores a potential positive shift in the company's underlying earnings capacity before tax, especially in the context of the jump observed at the end of the period.