15 Stocks That Outperform the S&P 500 Every Year For the Last 3 Years

4. Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)

3-Year Return as of the Close of March 12: 313%

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) is a global powerhouse for casual dining. The company that owns, operates, and franchises the Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy restaurant names, has mainly two segments: Chili’s and Maggiano’s. With operations in more than 25 countries, it has indeed come a long way while staying true to its roots. The brand also owns It’s Just Wings, a virtual fast-food restaurant chain selling chicken wings, curly fries, and more. The dining giant considers making people feel special as its passion.

With a market capitalization of $6.67 billion, the EAT stock has witnessed a fantastic growth of about 735% over the last five years. This surge is considered to be Brinker’s big break as the company experienced a downturn in unit performance with EBITDA dripping from $500K to $350K after early 2000s growth.

Everyone knows the casual restaurant industry is one of the most competitive industries. And to survive in such a market, it is important to identify your unique spot. At an investor day event in 2023, the management announced to revisit its strategy, with plans to revitalize the brand with four pillars. We believe 2024 was the year when we could actually see the impact of the focus and execution of this strategy, with a solid 175% jump in returns in the past 12 months.

The forecasts for FY25 show a somewhat similar picture. Analysts expect Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) to deliver a consolidated EBITDA of $700 million, which outlines a 19% surge in revenue per unit. For 2026, the estimates show a more subtle gain, with a 4% rise in per-unit sales and 8% EBITDA growth.

As long as Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) remains consistent in its efforts to boost revenues through diverse sales-building initiatives, including solidifying its market position, improving food presentation and menu, optimizing food preparation, running successful advertising campaigns, and maintaining market relevance, we have a good reason to believe that this trend will last long.