Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Price Target Raised to $170.00

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its price objective boosted by BMO Capital Markets from $140.00 to $170.00 in a research note issued to investors on Tuesday morning,Benzinga reports. BMO Capital Markets currently has a market perform rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently weighed in on the company. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on Brinker International from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Wednesday, December 17th. Jefferies Financial Group boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Monday, December 15th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. raised 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. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Bank of America raised Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their price objective for the stock from $190.00 to $192.00 in a report on Monday, October 6th. Ten analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $173.94.

Brinker International Stock Performance

EAT opened at $160.00 on Tuesday. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.11 billion, a PE ratio of 16.60, a PEG ratio of 1.07 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $136.56 and its 200 day moving average price is $145.87. Brinker International has a twelve month low of $100.30 and a twelve 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 announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.17. The firm had revenue of $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.94% and a return on equity of 164.66%. Brinker International’s quarterly revenue was up 18.5% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm posted $0.95 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.50 EPS. As a group, sell-side analysts expect that Brinker International will post 8.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

A number of large investors have recently made changes to their positions in EAT. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC grew its stake in Brinker International by 61.2% in the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,801 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,550,000 after acquiring an additional 4,101 shares during the period. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC grew its position in Brinker International by 3.5% during the fourth quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 11,966 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,789,000 after acquiring an additional 407 shares during the period. JPMorgan Chase & Co. grew its position in Brinker International by 29.1% during the third quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 168,467 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $21,342,000 after acquiring an additional 37,947 shares during the period. Triumph Capital Management acquired a new stake in Brinker International during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $341,000. Finally, Allworth Financial LP increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares in the last quarter.

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target for Brinker to $170, signaling increased analyst confidence. BMO Raises PT
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded Brinker, adding institutional backing and upward pressure on the stock. UBS Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a bullish note valuing EAT with a $188 target, citing strong Chili’s comps, margin expansion and resilient free cash flow — a catalyst for buy-side interest. Seeking Alpha Buy Thesis
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple outlets (MSN/InsiderMonkey/Yahoo) highlighted Brinker as a top restaurant pick with a median analyst target around $170 and noted roughly 45% of analysts are bullish — reinforcing upside expectations. Analyst Attention Coverage
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted Brinker as a long-term growth stock based on style scores and recent earnings momentum, supporting a continued investor focus on growth metrics. Zacks Growth Thesis
• Neutral Sentiment: Barclays bumped its target to $166 but maintained an “equal weight” rating, which is a limited endorsement (target lift without a buy rating). Barclays Update
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks included EAT among retail/restaurant names that jumped over 10% recently, a momentum note that may attract traders more than long-term investors. Zacks Momentum Mention
• Negative Sentiment: Another Seeking Alpha piece flagged “conflicting growth patterns” and recommended a hold, highlighting uneven trends that could cap near-term upside for cautious investors. Seeking Alpha Hold View

About Brinker International

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.