Daniel Fuller Sells 3,964 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller sold 3,964 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $239.63, for a total value of $949,893.32. Following the sale, the senior vice president directly owned 36,123 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $8,656,154.49. The trade was a 9.89% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Up 2.1%

EAT traded up $4.96 during trading on Monday, reaching $242.11. The company had a trading volume of 924,214 shares, compared to its average volume of 1,172,871. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Brinker International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $100.30 and a 12 month high of $253.71. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $186.95 and its 200 day moving average price is $160.75. The company has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.23, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.23.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The company had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter last year, the company earned $2.30 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Equities analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 EPS for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

A number of equities analysts have issued reports on the company. UBS Group increased their target price on Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, August 12th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday. Barclays lifted their target price on Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $238.05.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its holdings in 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 buying an additional 154 shares during the last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in Brinker International in the third quarter valued at $25,000. Kilter Group LLC bought a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the period. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its stake 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 purchasing an additional 93 shares during the last quarter.

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Momentum remains a key support: EAT rose 5.31% over the past week, and Zacks highlighted the stock as attractive for momentum-focused investors. Brinker International Is Up 5.31% in One Week
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks also cited Brinker’s growth characteristics as reasons the company could outperform the broader market, providing a favorable fundamental narrative for investors. Is Brinker International a Solid Growth Stock?
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target from $166 to $240 while maintaining a Neutral rating. The higher target reflects improved expectations, but it implies limited upside relative to recent trading levels. Piper Sandler Raises Brinker Price Target
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains a focus for investors, with coverage discussing broker ratings and whether Wall Street expectations justify the stock’s valuation. Brinker International Broker Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research cut Brinker to Neutral, adding to concerns that the sharp rally may have outpaced near-term fundamental support. Brinker Cut to Neutral at Northcoast Research
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders sold shares, including CEO Kevin Hochman, who sold 40,000 shares worth approximately $9.7 million; EVP sales totaled more than $7.2 million, while the COO, SVP and a director also reduced their holdings. The transactions do not necessarily indicate deteriorating operations, but the breadth and size of the selling may weigh on sentiment.

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.