Meeder Asset Management Inc. Acquires 8,137 Shares of Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Meeder Asset Management Inc. raised its holdings in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 56.3% during the 3rd quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the SEC. The firm owned 22,580 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after buying an additional 8,137 shares during the quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc.’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $2,860,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the stock. Concord Wealth Partners bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its stake in Brinker International by 105.8% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 142 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares in the last quarter. AdvisorNet Financial Inc acquired a new position in shares of Brinker International during the second quarter valued at about $33,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000.

Brinker International Trading Down 0.2%

Shares of Brinker International stock opened at $159.75 on Monday. The company has a market capitalization of $7.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.57, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.34. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $137.59 and a 200 day simple moving average of $145.28. Brinker International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $192.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $1.93 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.76 by $0.17. Brinker International had a return on equity of 164.66% and a net margin of 7.94%.The business had revenue of $1.35 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.32 billion. During the same period last year, the business earned $0.95 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 18.5% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.50 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several research analysts have issued reports on the company. Mizuho increased their price target on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Friday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Brinker International from $155.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, December 11th. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $135.00 to $166.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. The Goldman Sachs Group decreased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $207.00 to $180.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, September 30th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $175.76.

Brinker International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $187 and maintained a “buy” rating, implying material upside vs. the current price; Citi’s call reinforces buy-side momentum. Citigroup PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target to $175 and moved to “outperform,” signaling additional analyst conviction and near-term upside from multiple brokerages. Mizuho PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a bullish piece with a $188 target, citing strong Chili’s comparable-sales gains and margin expansion as drivers of free-cash-flow and valuation support. Seeking Alpha Buy Case
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded the stock (coverage note via American Banking News), adding to the tape of broker upgrades and contributing to consensus target increases. UBS Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $170, another institutional endorsement that supports the broader analyst median target near $170. BMO PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple media/aggregator pieces (MSN, Yahoo, InsiderMonkey) highlight growing analyst attention and a median analyst target around $170 — positive for sentiment but mostly reiterative coverage. Analyst Attention Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks included EAT among retail/restaurant names up >10% recently and still worth watching — highlights momentum but is not a new catalyst. Zacks Momentum Note
• Neutral Sentiment: A contrasting Seeking Alpha article rated EAT a “hold” citing mixed growth patterns — a reminder there are differing views on sustainability of the outperformance. Seeking Alpha Hold View

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.