Analysts Set Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Price Target at $188.56

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) has earned a consensus recommendation of “Moderate Buy” from the eighteen ratings firms that are covering the stock, Marketbeat.com reports. Four analysts have rated the stock with a hold recommendation, thirteen have given a buy recommendation and one has issued a strong buy recommendation on the company. The average twelve-month price objective among analysts that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $188.5625.

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on EAT shares. Barclays raised their price target on shares of Brinker International from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Weiss Ratings raised Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd.

Brinker International Stock Down 0.9%

Shares of Brinker International stock traded down $1.45 during trading on Thursday, reaching $165.02. 108,347 shares of the company traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,229,588. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.19 billion, a PE ratio of 16.68, a P/E/G ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.35. Brinker International has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $187.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 0.36 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The company has a 50 day moving average price of $154.34 and a 200-day moving average price of $144.29.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.34. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.98% and a return on equity of 134.92%. The business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.41 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company posted $2.80 earnings per share. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Brinker International will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

Here are the key news stories impacting Brinker International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised full-year earnings expectations — the firm upped FY2026 EPS to $10.61 (from $10.16) and FY2027 EPS to $12.23 (from $11.64), signaling stronger medium‑term profit expectations for Brinker. MarketBeat EAT
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks boosted several quarterly estimates: Q3 2027 to $3.35 (from $3.02), Q4 2027 to $3.75 (from $3.45), Q4 2026 to $2.98 (from $2.91) and Q1 2027 to $2.14 (from $2.08) — these raises point to improving same‑store sales and/or margin assumptions later in FY2027. MarketBeat EAT
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks retains a “Strong‑Buy” stance on EAT — a reputable upward revision coupled with a Strong‑Buy rating tends to support positive investor sentiment and could attract buying interest. MarketBeat EAT
• Neutral Sentiment: Marketing initiative: Chili’s launched a “Margarita of the Month Club” with merch and National Margarita Day promotions — a brand/traffic play that may modestly support guest counts but is unlikely to move fundamentals materially on its own. Chili’s Margarita Club
• Negative Sentiment: Small downward tweaks to nearer-term quarters — Zacks trimmed Q2 2027 EPS to $2.99 (from $3.09) and slightly cut a Q2 2028 estimate (3.30 from 3.31). These are modest and isolated, but could temper expectations for the immediate quarter. MarketBeat EAT

Insider Activity at Brinker International

In related news, EVP Michaela M. Ware sold 5,000 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The stock was sold at an average price of $162.40, for a total transaction of $812,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 19,923 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,235,495.20. The trade was a 20.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website. Also, CMO George S. Felix sold 10,431 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.00, for a total transaction of $1,679,391.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief marketing officer owned 8,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $1,298,304. The trade was a 56.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last three months, insiders sold 97,231 shares of company stock valued at $15,626,979. 1.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 103.2% in the fourth quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 2,975,655 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $427,066,000 after acquiring an additional 1,511,266 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the fourth quarter worth $83,603,000. Congress Asset Management Co. purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the fourth quarter worth $80,518,000. Capital World Investors increased its stake in Brinker International by 96.5% in the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 1,137,863 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $163,306,000 after acquiring an additional 558,799 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership raised its position in Brinker International by 86.4% during the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 1,091,692 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $196,865,000 after purchasing an additional 506,087 shares during the last quarter.

Brinker International Company Profile

Brinker International, Inc (NYSE: EAT) is a leading global operator of casual dining restaurants. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its flagship Chili’s® Grill & Bar concept and Maggiano’s® Little Italy full‐service restaurants, offering a range of American‐style menu items, handcrafted cocktails and family‐friendly dining experiences. Through dine‐in, takeout, delivery and catering services, Brinker seeks to meet consumer preferences across multiple channels.

The Chili’s brand features signature items such as baby back ribs, burgers and fajitas alongside a rotating selection of limited‐time offerings and seasonal beverages.