Daniel Fuller Sells 1,909 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller sold 1,909 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The shares were sold at an average price of $253.54, for a total transaction of $484,007.86. Following the sale, the senior vice president owned 30,177 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,651,076.58. This trade represents a 5.95% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Brinker International Trading Down 3.3%

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $233.05 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 0.45. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $202.36 and its 200-day moving average is $165.79. The company has a market cap of $9.73 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.40, a P/E/G ratio of 1.24 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $254.99.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted 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 business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.Brinker International’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the prior year, the firm posted $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

EAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. KeyCorp raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. UBS Group upped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Robert W. Baird started coverage on shares of Brinker International in a report on Monday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $325.00 price target for the company. Mizuho raised their price target on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Bank of America boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.19.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised its EPS forecasts for several periods, including fiscal 2027 to $13.03 from $12.29 and fiscal 2028 to $13.66 from $13.33. Estimates were also increased for Q1 2027, Q2 2027, Q3 2027, Q4 2027, Q1 2028 and Q4 2028. Zacks projects fiscal 2029 EPS of $14.90, signaling expectations for continued earnings growth.
• Positive Sentiment: Recent operating trends remain supportive: Brinker’s latest quarterly revenue increased 5.1% year over year to approximately $1.54 billion, while comparable restaurant sales rose 5.0% and Chili’s comparable sales advanced 5.6%. Management issued fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $12.60–$13.40 and authorized total available share repurchases of $750 million.
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird initiated coverage of Brinker International, adding fresh institutional analyst attention to the company’s growth outlook. Robert W. Baird coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks made one offsetting reduction, trimming its Q2 2028 EPS estimate to $3.30 from $3.34. The change appears limited relative to the broader upward revisions.
• Neutral Sentiment: Chili’s launched a golf-themed promotional activation at DeBell Golf Club in California. The campaign may increase brand engagement, although its near-term effect on revenue and earnings is uncertain. Chili’s Golf Club announcement
• Negative Sentiment: Investors appear to be reassessing EAT’s valuation after a sharp post-earnings advance. A recent analyst downgrade to neutral and price targets from some firms below the current market level have increased concern that much of the positive outlook is already priced in.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is another sentiment headwind. Senior Vice President Daniel S. Fuller sold 1,909 shares for approximately $484,000 on August 25, reducing his holdings by 5.95%. Reported insider activity over the past six months includes 15 sales and no purchases. SEC insider filing

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Brinker International during the third quarter worth $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter worth about $35,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 1,233.3% during the 4th quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 360 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $52,000 after purchasing an additional 333 shares in the last quarter.

About Brinker International

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.