Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Director Cindy Davis Sells 1,775 Shares of Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Director Cindy Davis sold 1,775 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $248.92, for a total value of $441,833.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 8,973 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $2,233,559.16. This represents a 16.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Up 2.1%

Shares of NYSE EAT opened at $242.11 on Tuesday. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $253.71. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.45. The business has a fifty day moving average of $188.87 and a two-hundred day moving average of $161.35. The stock has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a PE ratio of 22.23, a PEG ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.24.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its 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). The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. As a group, equities research analysts expect that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently weighed in on EAT. BMO Capital Markets raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Bank of America boosted their target price on Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Weiss Ratings upgraded Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. UBS Group raised their price target on Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, August 10th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $238.05.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EAT. Bank of America Corp DE increased its stake in shares of Brinker International by 37.7% in the 1st quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 242,648 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $34,643,000 after buying an additional 66,383 shares during the period. Swedbank AB acquired a new position in shares of Brinker International during the first quarter valued at $3,855,000. Cynosure Group LLC bought a new position in Brinker International in the second quarter valued at about $766,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC boosted its holdings in Brinker International by 155.9% in the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 33,416 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,803,000 after acquiring an additional 20,356 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Integrated Advisors Network LLC increased its position in Brinker International by 357.3% in the first quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC now owns 7,550 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,078,000 after purchasing an additional 5,899 shares during the period.

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.