6,189 Shares in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT Bought by Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp bought a new stake in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The institutional investor bought 6,189 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,040,000.

A number of other large investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter worth about $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp lifted its position in Brinker International by 116.0% in the 4th quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 337 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $48,000 after buying an additional 181 shares during the last quarter.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have issued reports on EAT shares. Stephens upped their target price on Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Mizuho boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group increased their target price on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $234.35.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of Brinker International stock opened at $237.42 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The business’s 50 day simple moving average is $186.95 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $160.73. The stock has a market capitalization of $10.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.80, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a one year low of $100.30 and a one year high of $253.71.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm posted $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Analysts forecast that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 EPS for the current year.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results were broadly encouraging: revenue exceeded expectations, EPS increased 23.3% year over year, and Chili’s delivered strong sales and traffic growth with expanding margins. However, reported EPS was slightly below consensus in the company’s earnings release. Brinker Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Beat on Chili’s Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s fiscal 2027 outlook calls for $12.60-$13.40 in EPS, supported in part by an extra 53rd operating week. Continued Chili’s traffic gains, restaurant reimages and cost control will determine whether the company can meet or exceed that guidance. EAT’s Fiscal 2027 Guidance Gets a Boost From the 53rd Operating Week
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised their price targets following the results, including Bank of America to $310 with a Buy rating, Stephens to $300, Citi to $282, Wells Fargo to $280 and KeyCorp to $275. These revisions reflect increased confidence in Chili’s execution and earnings growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brinker’s stock has risen 28.7% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high, raising expectations. Investors may now require continued traffic growth, margin delivery and guidance execution for further upside. EAT Jumps 28.7% in a Month
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research downgraded EAT from Buy to Neutral, signaling that the recent rally may have priced in much of the expected improvement.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag elevated valuation, inflation and labor-cost risks, while Maggiano’s slower turnaround could limit consolidated growth. These concerns are contributing to profit-taking despite the favorable operating trends. Is EAT a Buy Now as Chili’s Growth Meets Cost and Valuation Risks?

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.