What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for EAT FY2027 Earnings?

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) – Equities researchers at Zacks Research upped their FY2027 earnings estimates for shares of Brinker International in a report issued on Wednesday, May 13th. Zacks Research analyst Team now anticipates that the restaurant operator will post earnings per share of $12.29 for the year, up from their previous estimate of $12.07. Zacks Research has a “Hold” rating on the stock. The consensus estimate for Brinker International’s current full-year earnings is $10.74 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Brinker International’s Q4 2027 earnings at $3.77 EPS, Q1 2028 earnings at $2.45 EPS, Q2 2028 earnings at $3.34 EPS, Q3 2028 earnings at $3.37 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $13.33 EPS.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.05. Brinker International had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 123.22%. The firm had revenue of $1.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.47 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.66 earnings per share. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.60-10.850 EPS.

Several other analysts have also issued reports on the stock. Piper Sandler upped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Wall Street Zen downgraded shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Saturday, January 31st. Weiss Ratings lowered shares of Brinker International from a “buy (b-)” rating to a “hold (c+)” rating in a research note on Friday, May 1st. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price 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. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $185.11.

Brinker International Trading Down 4.6%

NYSE EAT opened at $126.21 on Monday. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $144.02 and a 200 day simple moving average of $144.77. Brinker International has a 12 month low of $100.30 and a 12 month high of $187.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.41 billion, a P/E ratio of 12.37, a PEG ratio of 0.95 and a beta of 1.32.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EAT. NewEdge Advisors LLC grew its stake in shares of Brinker International by 1,118.9% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $173,000 after acquiring an additional 1,063 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC raised its stake in Brinker International by 271.1% in the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 846 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $153,000 after acquiring an additional 618 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP raised its stake in Brinker International by 1.9% in the 2nd quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 52,249 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $9,422,000 after acquiring an additional 978 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the second quarter valued at about $3,222,000. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. lifted its holdings in Brinker International by 33.0% during the second quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 1,789 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $323,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares during 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.