Integrated Advisors Network LLC Increases Stock Position in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Integrated Advisors Network LLC grew its holdings in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 357.3% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 7,550 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 5,899 shares during the quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $1,078,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.

Other hedge funds have also modified their holdings of the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Brinker International by 570.4% in the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in Brinker International during the third quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its position in Brinker International by 58.5% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% in the fourth quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Horizon Corp lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 116.0% in the fourth quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 337 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $48,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares in the last quarter.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $175.38 on Thursday. The company has a market cap of $7.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 17.19, a P/E/G ratio of 1.09 and a beta of 1.24. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $150.72 and a 200-day simple moving average of $151.16. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $100.30 and a 52 week high of $181.72. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.40 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.90 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.05. The firm had revenue of $1.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.47 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 123.22% and a net margin of 8.07%.The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.66 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.60-10.850 EPS. Equities research analysts forecast that Brinker International, Inc. will post 10.75 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of analysts recently commented on the company. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Brinker International from $188.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. KeyCorp upgraded shares of Brinker International from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 target price on the stock in a report on Thursday, April 2nd. Citigroup decreased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $186.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Monday, April 13th. Barclays lifted 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. Finally, Zacks Research lowered shares of Brinker International from a “strong-buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, March 23rd. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $185.11.

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.