Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, Stephens Analyst Says

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its price target boosted by analysts at Stephens from $220.00 to $300.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm presently has an “overweight” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Stephens’ target price would suggest a potential upside of 22.70% from the company’s current price.

EAT has been the topic of a number of other research reports. Barclays raised 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. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, July 16th. TD Cowen upped their price target on shares of Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Brinker International from $205.00 to $207.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Brinker International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $208.75.

Brinker International Trading Up 10.4%

Shares of EAT stock opened at $244.50 on Thursday. 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 stock has a market cap of $10.49 billion, a P/E ratio of 23.97, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.24. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $182.95 and a 200 day simple moving average of $159.65. Brinker International has a 1 year low of $100.30 and a 1 year high of $252.52.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate 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 was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last year, the business earned $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 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Large investors have recently bought and sold shares of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the third quarter worth about $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in 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 buying an additional 154 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP grew its holdings in Brinker International by 58.5% during 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. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new position in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% during 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 during the last quarter.

Brinker International News Roundup

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.