Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Director Cindy Davis Sells 1,775 Shares of Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Director Cindy Davis sold 1,775 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.92, for a total value of $441,833.00. Following the transaction, the director directly owned 8,973 shares in the company, valued at $2,233,559.16. This trade represents a 16.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Up 2.1%

NYSE EAT traded up $4.96 on Monday, reaching $242.11. The company had a trading volume of 924,214 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,172,871. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1 year low of $100.30 and a 1 year high of $253.71. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $186.95 and a 200-day moving average of $160.75. The firm has a market capitalization of $10.38 billion, a PE ratio of 22.23, a P/E/G ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.23.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently issued reports on EAT shares. DA Davidson lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday. Bank of America upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Barclays lifted their target price on Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, KeyCorp boosted their price target on Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Brinker International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $238.05.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Momentum remains a key support: EAT rose 5.31% over the past week, and Zacks highlighted the stock as attractive for momentum-focused investors. Brinker International Is Up 5.31% in One Week
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also cited Brinker’s growth characteristics as reasons the company could outperform the broader market, providing a favorable fundamental narrative for investors. Is Brinker International a Solid Growth Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target from $166 to $240 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The higher target reflects improved expectations, but it implies limited upside relative to recent trading levels. Piper Sandler Raises Brinker Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains a focus for investors, with coverage discussing broker ratings and whether Wall Street expectations justify the stock’s valuation. Brinker International Broker Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research cut Brinker to Neutral, adding to concerns that the sharp rally may have outpaced near-term fundamental support. Brinker Cut to Neutral at Northcoast Research
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold shares, including CEO Kevin Hochman, who sold 40,000 shares worth approximately $9.7 million; EVP sales totaled more than $7.2 million, while the COO, SVP and a director also reduced their holdings. The transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating operations, but the breadth and size of the selling may weigh on sentiment.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in 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 acquiring an additional 154 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Brinker International during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth $35,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its position 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. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 93 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.