Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller Sells 1,909 Shares of Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller sold 1,909 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, August 25th. The stock was sold at an average price of $253.54, for a total transaction of $484,007.86. Following the transaction, the senior vice president owned 30,177 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $7,651,076.58. This trade represents a 5.95% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Performance

NYSE EAT opened at $240.52 on Thursday. The stock’s 50 day simple moving average is $200.98 and its 200-day simple moving average is $165.34. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $254.99. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.40. The company has a market cap of $10.05 billion, a PE ratio of 22.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.24.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its earnings results 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). The business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. California State Teachers Retirement System increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 16,319.0% in the 2nd quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 8,471,232 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,423,167,000 after acquiring an additional 8,419,638 shares during the period. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. increased its stake in shares of Brinker International by 667.5% during the fourth quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,142,263 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $163,938,000 after acquiring an additional 993,435 shares during the period. UBS Group AG boosted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 155.2% in the third quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 1,464,389 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $185,509,000 after buying an additional 890,593 shares in the last quarter. Norges Bank purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $83,603,000. Finally, Capital World Investors grew its holdings in Brinker International by 96.5% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 1,137,863 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $163,306,000 after acquiring an additional 558,799 shares during the period.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of brokerages recently issued reports on EAT. DA Davidson upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Stephens lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Robert W. Baird started coverage on shares of Brinker International in a report on Monday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $325.00 target price on the stock. Northcoast Research cut shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Finally, Bank of America raised their price target 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. Seventeen equities 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, Brinker International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $242.19.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brinker’s latest results showed solid operating momentum: quarterly revenue rose 5.1% year over year to approximately $1.54 billion, while comparable restaurant sales increased 5.0% and Chili’s comparable sales climbed 5.6%. Management also issued fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $12.60–$13.40 and expanded its share-repurchase authorization to $750 million.
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $325 price target, offering a bullish view that the company’s growth outlook can support additional upside. Robert W. Baird Initiates Coverage on Brinker International
• Neutral Sentiment: Chili’s launched a promotional “Chili’s Golf Club” activation at DeBell Golf Club in California. The campaign could support brand engagement, but its near-term financial impact is unclear. Chili’s Golf Club announcement
• Negative Sentiment: A recent analyst downgrade to a neutral stance suggested that much of Brinker’s strong earnings news may already be reflected in the stock following its sharp rally. Valuation concerns are more prominent with shares near their 52-week high, while several older analyst targets remain below the current trading level.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is adding short-term pressure. Senior Vice President Daniel S. Fuller sold 1,909 shares for approximately $484,000 on August 25, following other disclosed sales, including SVP James Butler’s 10,000-share sale valued at roughly $2.4 million. Across the past six months, reported insider activity included 15 sales and no purchases. Daniel Fuller insider sale

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.