7,621 Shares in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT Purchased by Quantbot Technologies LP

Quantbot Technologies LP purchased a new stake in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) during the second quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm purchased 7,621 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,280,000.

Several other institutional investors also recently bought and sold shares of EAT. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the second quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC boosted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 1,233.3% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 360 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $52,000 after acquiring an additional 333 shares during the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $325 price target, implying substantial upside from recent trading levels. The bullish view adds to a generally favorable analyst consensus, including recent target increases from Morgan Stanley and UBS. Analyst coverage report
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Brinker as a strong growth stock, supported by its favorable growth characteristics and improving earnings outlook. The company’s latest quarterly revenue rose 5.1% year over year, while earnings increased from the prior-year period despite a small quarterly EPS miss. Why Brinker is a strong growth stock
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker was included among restaurant stocks positioned to benefit from strong July industry sales and continued consumer spending. Its Chili’s and Maggiano’s brands could benefit if restaurant demand remains resilient. Restaurant sales stock picks
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks also identified Brinker as having solid interest-coverage metrics, suggesting it has comparatively strong ability to service debt amid market volatility. However, the company’s current ratio and quick ratio remain below 1, indicating limited short-term liquidity. Interest coverage stock picks
• Negative Sentiment: Senior Vice President James Butler sold 10,000 shares for approximately $2.4 million, reducing his direct holdings by 52.45%. Although one insider transaction does not establish a broader trend, the sizable sale may concern investors, particularly after EAT’s sharp rally and elevated valuation. Brinker insider stock sale
• Negative Sentiment: At roughly 23 times earnings and near its 52-week high, expectations for continued growth appear demanding. The broader analyst consensus price target of $242.19 is below recent trading levels, creating a potential valuation overhang despite the new $325 bullish target.

Brinker International Trading Down 2.1%

Shares of EAT stock opened at $248.60 on Wednesday. The company’s 50-day moving average price is $199.35 and its 200-day moving average price is $164.77. 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 stock has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.83, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $100.30 and a twelve month high of $254.99.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business posted $2.30 earnings per share. Brinker International’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 predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.24 earnings per share for the current year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently commented on the company. KeyCorp increased their price objective on Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Northcoast Research downgraded shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Seventeen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $242.19.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, EVP Aaron M. White sold 16,220 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $236.22, for a total transaction of $3,831,488.40. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 42,756 shares in the company, valued at $10,099,822.32. This trade represents a 27.50% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, SVP Daniel S. Fuller sold 9,960 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, August 17th. The shares were sold at an average price of $243.43, for a total transaction of $2,424,562.80. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 32,086 shares in the company, valued at approximately $7,810,694.98. The trade was a 23.69% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last 90 days, insiders have sold 143,105 shares of company stock worth $34,474,429. 1.43% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.

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.