Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Given New $275.00 Price Target at Mizuho

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price raised by analysts at Mizuho from $175.00 to $275.00 in a report released on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “outperform” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Mizuho’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 12.47% from the stock’s current price.

Several other brokerages have also issued reports on EAT. Stephens began coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research note on Friday, July 17th. They issued an “overweight” rating and a $220.00 price target for the company. Weiss Ratings raised Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. TD Cowen raised their price objective on Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on Brinker International from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 16th. Finally, Barclays lifted their price target 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. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $208.75.

Brinker International Stock Up 10.4%

EAT stock opened at $244.50 on Thursday. Brinker International has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two week high of $252.52. The company has a market capitalization of $10.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.24. The business’s 50 day moving average price is $182.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $159.65. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.40.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 123.22%. The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $2.30 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Brinker International will post 10.76 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EAT. Allworth Financial LP lifted 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 acquiring an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. grew its holdings in Brinker International by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. now owns 11,738 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,685,000 after purchasing an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its position in 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 period. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Brinker International by 4.8% in the fourth quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 2,047 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $294,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Smith Group Asset Management LLC lifted its stake in Brinker International by 0.5% in the second quarter. Smith Group Asset Management LLC now owns 20,669 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $3,472,000 after purchasing an additional 104 shares during the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Chili’s sales momentum: Chili’s delivered its fifth consecutive year of same-store sales growth, with cumulative comparable-sales gains reaching 71% over that period. New chicken-sandwich offerings and continued takeout and digital-ordering initiatives are helping the brand compete more effectively with fast-food restaurants. Brinker International fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 outlook topped expectations: Brinker projected adjusted EPS of $12.60-$13.40, above the $12.47 analyst consensus, and revenue of $6.2-$6.3 billion, ahead of the approximately $6.1 billion expected by Wall Street. The outlook signals confidence that sales growth and operating improvements can continue. MarketWatch article on Chili’s sales gains
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support strengthened: TD Cowen raised its price target from $210 to $270 and assigned a Buy rating. UBS also increased its target to $260, while Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating after Brinker’s same-store sales performance and guidance exceeded expectations. Brinker hits new 52-week high on analyst upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability and shareholder returns: Management highlighted continued growth momentum and expanded share repurchases, which could support per-share earnings and investor sentiment. Quarterly revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $1.54 billion, exceeding the $1.53 billion consensus estimate. Brinker expands share buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: Minor quarterly EPS miss: Fiscal fourth-quarter EPS was $3.07, narrowly below the $3.09 consensus estimate, although it increased from $2.30 a year earlier. The modest miss appears outweighed by the revenue beat and stronger forward guidance. Brinker International quarterly earnings report

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.