Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) EVP Michaela Ware Sells 5,000 Shares of Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP Michaela Ware sold 5,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.40, for a total value of $812,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 19,923 shares in the company, valued at $3,235,495.20. This trade represents a 20.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of EAT opened at $168.99 on Friday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.36 billion, a PE ratio of 17.09, a P/E/G ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $153.18 and a 200 day moving average price of $144.17. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $187.12.

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

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EAT from “Hold” to “Strong Buy” and added it to top‑rank/value lists — an upgrade that often brings retail and momentum flows. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker reported an earnings and revenue beat for the recent quarter and set FY2026 guidance, which prompted multiple firms to raise price targets and issue buy/outperform calls — analyst support is a key catalyst for sustained price strength. Earnings & Analyst Reactions
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish writeups (value and growth themes) highlight above‑average financial growth and steady same‑store sales, increasing investor interest from both value and growth buyers. Zacks Growth Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces and screeners list EAT among restaurants benefiting from rising traffic — this can lift volume and interest but doesn’t change company fundamentals on its own. Sector Trend Article
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders have sold material stakes in recent days (EVP Aaron White sold 7,000 shares; CMO George Felix sold 10,431 shares; earlier CEO and director sales were also reported). Concentrated insider selling can create near‑term selling pressure or raise questions about timing. Insider Sales Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Large executive-level dispositions (CEO, CMO, director-level) increase headline risk; short‑term traders may use these disclosures as selling triggers despite the company’s strong results. SEC Filing (example)

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its position in shares of Brinker International by 56.3% in the third quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 22,580 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,860,000 after acquiring an additional 8,137 shares during the period. Alberta Investment Management Corp acquired a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth $4,112,000. Seeds Investor LLC purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $414,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 87.7% in the third quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 23,023 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,917,000 after purchasing an additional 10,754 shares in the last quarter. Finally, DAVENPORT & Co LLC grew its holdings in Brinker International by 117.0% in the 2nd quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC now owns 4,272 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $770,000 after buying an additional 2,303 shares in the last quarter.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of equities research analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Mizuho boosted their target price on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Brinker International from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $192.00 price objective for the company. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their price target on shares of Brinker International from $177.00 to $187.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $188.56.

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.