Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) SVP Sells $949,893.32 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller sold 3,964 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $239.63, for a total transaction of $949,893.32. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 36,123 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $8,656,154.49. The trade was a 9.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of Brinker International stock opened at $233.11 on Thursday. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. The firm has a market cap of $10.00 billion, a PE ratio of 21.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $253.71. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $192.29 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $162.41.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.30 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. As a group, equities analysts expect that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.27 EPS for the current year.

Brinker International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations are improving. Zacks reported that upward earnings-estimate revisions could support Brinker’s near-term momentum and suggested the stock may appeal to growth and value investors. Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Brinker International
• Positive Sentiment: The bullish fundamental backdrop includes fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $12.60 to $13.40 and recent quarterly revenue growth of 5.1% year over year, although quarterly EPS narrowly missed the consensus estimate. Brinker International Value Stock Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider activity was mixed in significance: CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares for about $9.7 million, while SVP Daniel Fuller sold 9,960 shares for approximately $2.4 million. Some transactions were executed under Rule 10b5-1 plans or involved tax withholding after stock vesting, which reduces their usefulness as a signal about operating conditions. Brinker Executive Insider Sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall, with 16 Buy ratings and seven Holds and a consensus “Moderate Buy” view. However, the average price target of $238.05 is close to recent trading levels, suggesting limited consensus upside. Brinker Analyst Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: The breadth of recent insider selling—including transactions by CEO Hochman, Fuller, Director Cindy Davis and other executives—may pressure sentiment after EAT’s sharp advance toward its 52-week high. Director Davis sold 1,775 shares near $249, reducing her direct stake by about 17%. Brinker Cluster of Insider Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker from Buy to Neutral, reinforcing concerns that the recent rally and valuation may have outpaced near-term fundamentals. Brinker Cut to Neutral at Northcoast Research

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Brinker International in the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $35,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC raised its stake in Brinker International by 45.1% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $45,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares during the period.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently weighed in on the company. Stephens upped their price target on Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Morgan Stanley lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $207.00 to $250.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. DA Davidson raised their price target on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Citigroup upped their price objective on Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets boosted their target price on Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $238.05.

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.