Jupiter Topco LLC Makes New Investment in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Jupiter Topco LLC bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) during the 2nd quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm bought 85,937 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $14,441,000.

A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in EAT. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter worth approximately $35,000. Allworth Financial LP lifted its holdings in 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, CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its position in Brinker International by 33,000.0% during the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 331 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $56,000 after purchasing an additional 330 shares during the period.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $230.51 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $203.67 and its 200-day moving average is $166.24. The company has a current ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. The firm has a market capitalization of $9.63 billion, a PE ratio of 21.17, a PEG ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $254.99.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.30 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.22 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several equities analysts have commented on EAT shares. Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. UBS Group upped 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, August 10th. Citigroup raised their target price on shares of Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Bank of America lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Finally, TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. Seventeen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $242.19.

Insider Activity at Brinker International

In other news, EVP George S. Felix sold 14,349 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $237.47, for a total transaction of $3,407,457.03. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 6,293 shares in the company, valued at approximately $1,494,398.71. The trade was a 69.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $243.15, for a total transaction of $9,726,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 144,090 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,035,483.50. The trade was a 21.73% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders sold 145,014 shares of company stock worth $34,958,437 in the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.43% of the company’s stock.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised most of its Brinker earnings outlook. Estimates increased for Q1 2027 EPS to $2.29 from $2.16, Q2 2027 to $3.24 from $3.03, Q3 2027 to $3.45 from $3.32, and Q4 2027 to $4.05 from $3.77. The FY2027 forecast rose to $13.03 from $12.29, suggesting stronger expected operating momentum.
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also lifted its FY2028 EPS estimate to $13.66 from $13.33, raised Q1 2028 to $2.49 from $2.45 and Q3 2028 to $3.54 from $3.37. Its new FY2029 forecast is $14.90 per share, above the current-year consensus of approximately $13.24.
• Neutral Sentiment: The revisions were not uniformly positive: Zacks trimmed its Q2 2028 EPS estimate to $3.30 from $3.34. The mixed adjustment limits the significance of the broader forecast increases.
• Negative Sentiment: Senior Vice President and Chief Legal Officer Daniel Fuller sold 1,909 EAT shares for approximately $484,000 at an average price of $253.54, reducing his holdings by 5.95%. The transaction occurred near the stock’s 52-week high and may reinforce concerns about insider confidence. Daniel Fuller SEC insider-sale filing
• Negative Sentiment: Brinker’s latest quarterly results provide a counterweight to the bullish estimates: EPS of $3.07 narrowly missed the $3.09 consensus, although revenue reached $1.54 billion, rose 5.1% year over year and exceeded expectations. With shares trading at an elevated valuation after a substantial rally, investors may be taking profits despite the company’s solid sales growth and FY2027 EPS guidance of $12.60–$13.40.

Brinker International 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.