Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Given New $270.00 Price Target at TD Cowen

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price hoisted by analysts at TD Cowen from $210.00 to $270.00 in a research note issued on Wednesday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has a “buy” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. TD Cowen’s price target indicates a potential upside of 10.06% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also recently commented on EAT. Stephens initiated coverage on Brinker International in a research report on Friday, July 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $220.00 target price for the company. Morgan Stanley increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $205.00 to $207.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. UBS Group raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday. Citigroup upped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $189.00 to $227.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Tuesday, July 28th. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have issued a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $199.75.

Brinker International Stock Performance

EAT traded up $23.93 on Wednesday, hitting $245.31. 1,839,279 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,167,464. The business has a fifty day moving average price of $180.87 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $159.07. 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 firm has a market capitalization of $10.52 billion, a PE ratio of 24.05, a P/E/G ratio of 1.35 and a beta of 1.23. Brinker International has a 52 week low of $100.30 and a 52 week high of $252.52.

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 $3.10 by ($0.03). The firm 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 123.22% and a net margin of 8.07%.Brinker International’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. On average, research analysts predict that Brinker International will post 10.76 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Quantbot Technologies LP acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at $1,280,000. Landscape Capital Management L.L.C. acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth about $696,000. Ieq Capital LLC bought a new position in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $3,198,000. Callan Family Office LLC bought a new position in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $2,258,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP acquired a new position in Brinker International in the second quarter valued at about $80,000.

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 guidance exceeded Wall Street expectations. Brinker forecast adjusted EPS of $12.60–$13.40, above the $12.47 consensus, and revenue of $6.2–$6.3 billion, ahead of the approximately $6.1 billion estimate. Brinker International fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Chili’s delivered sustained same-store sales growth. Management said fiscal fourth quarter results marked five consecutive years of Chili’s comparable-sales growth, with a cumulative increase of 71% over that period. The performance helped drive higher quarterly revenue and profit. Chili’s digital and takeout growth
• Positive Sentiment: Digital and takeout expansion provide additional growth opportunities. CEO Kevin Hochman described takeout as the company’s “next big frontier,” signaling plans to capture more of fast food’s digital business. Brinker also announced expanded share buybacks, supporting per-share earnings and shareholder returns. Brinker expands share buybacks
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remained supportive. Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating after the same-store sales performance and above-consensus fiscal 2027 outlook. UBS also raised its price target to $260 and maintained a Buy rating. Bank of America reiterates Buy rating
• Neutral Sentiment: Quarterly results were mixed. Revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $1.54 billion, above estimates, while EPS of $3.07 was slightly below the $3.10 consensus, limiting the quarter’s upside surprise. Brinker earnings report
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and execution risks remain. With EAT near its annual high and trading at roughly 24 times earnings, some commentary cautioned that the valuation leaves less room for disappointment and that Brinker must identify new growth avenues beyond its recent Chili’s momentum. Brinker valuation and growth risks

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.