Aaron White Sells 16,220 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP Aaron White sold 16,220 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The stock was sold at an average price of $236.22, for a total value of $3,831,488.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president owned 42,756 shares in the company, valued at approximately $10,099,822.32. The trade was a 27.50% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Brinker International Trading Down 2.7%

NYSE EAT opened at $235.22 on Wednesday. The firm’s 50 day moving average price is $190.57 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $161.90. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.45. Brinker International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $100.30 and a twelve month high of $253.71. The stock has a market cap of $10.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.60, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.23.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The business had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.30 EPS. 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. Equities analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.24 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in Brinker International by 570.4% in the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in Brinker International by 58.5% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC increased its holdings in Brinker International by 45.1% in the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $45,000 after buying an additional 93 shares during the period.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EAT has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Mizuho upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Bank of America raised their target price on Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research note on Friday, August 14th. Piper Sandler upped their price target on Brinker International from $166.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Brinker International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $238.05.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted rising earnings estimates for Brinker International, suggesting improving analyst expectations could support the shares. The company recently reported revenue growth of 5.1% year over year and expects fiscal 2027 EPS of $12.60 to $13.40. Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Brinker International
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker’s strong price momentum and growth profile remain supportive factors. Zacks noted that EAT had gained 5.31% over the prior week and may appeal to momentum and growth investors. Brinker International Growth Stock Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target from $166 to $240 but kept a Neutral rating, indicating improved expectations while signaling limited upside at recent levels. Northcoast Research also moved its rating to Neutral. Piper Sandler Raises Brinker Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Several senior executives reduced their holdings. CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares for approximately $9.7 million, while SVP Daniel Fuller, EVPs George Felix and Aaron White, COO Douglas Comings, and Director Cindy Davis also reported sales. The breadth of the transactions may weigh on sentiment, although some sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan or to cover taxes related to vested shares. Brinker Insider Sales After Record Stock Surge

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.