Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Receives $185.11 Average PT from Analysts

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) has been given a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” by the twenty-one brokerages that are presently covering the company, Marketbeat reports. Seven research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and fourteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 12 month price target among brokerages that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $185.1053.

Several equities analysts recently commented on EAT shares. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised their target price on Brinker International from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Piper Sandler raised their target price on Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. KeyCorp upgraded Brinker International from a “sector weight” rating to an “overweight” rating and set a $177.00 target price for the company in a research report on Thursday, April 2nd. TD Cowen cut their target price on Brinker International from $188.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Finally, Morgan Stanley raised their target price on Brinker International from $205.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Allworth Financial LP lifted its position in shares of 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 buying an additional 83 shares during the period. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 0.8% during the 4th quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. now owns 11,738 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,685,000 after buying an additional 92 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 2,047 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $294,000 after buying an additional 94 shares during the period. Finally, Aviva PLC raised its position in Brinker International by 2.8% in the 4th quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 4,123 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $592,000 after purchasing an additional 112 shares during the last quarter.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $132.04 on Friday. Brinker International has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $187.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $5.66 billion, a PE ratio of 12.95, a PEG ratio of 0.98 and a beta of 1.32. The business’s 50 day moving average is $144.19 and its 200-day moving average is $144.69. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.85 by $0.05. Brinker International had a return on equity of 123.22% and a net margin of 8.07%.The company had revenue of $1.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.47 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.66 EPS. Brinker International’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.60-10.850 EPS. Sell-side analysts predict that Brinker International will post 10.74 earnings per share for the current year.

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.