Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock Price Expected to Rise, KeyCorp Analyst Says

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price lifted by equities research analysts at KeyCorp from $204.00 to $275.00 in a note issued to investors on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage currently has an “overweight” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. KeyCorp’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 12.47% from the company’s current price.

A number of other equities research analysts also recently commented on EAT. UBS Group upped their target price on Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday. Citigroup increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $189.00 to $227.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Tuesday, July 28th. Wells Fargo & Company boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $200.00 to $220.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, July 16th. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, Barclays increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $220.55.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of EAT opened at $244.50 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.40. The company has a market capitalization of $10.49 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 23.97, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.24. The company’s 50 day simple moving average is $182.95 and its 200 day simple moving average is $159.65. Brinker International has a 1 year low of $100.30 and a 1 year high of $252.52.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS 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 analysts’ expectations of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 123.22% and a net margin of 8.07%.The firm’s revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.30 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. On average, sell-side analysts predict that Brinker International will post 10.76 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of the business. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Brinker International during the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake 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. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its holdings 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 valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares in the last quarter.

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Strong Chili’s sales momentum: Chili’s delivered its fifth consecutive year of same-store sales growth, with cumulative comparable-sales gains reaching 71% over that period. New chicken-sandwich offerings and continued takeout and digital-ordering initiatives are helping the brand compete more effectively with fast-food restaurants. Brinker International fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 outlook topped expectations: Brinker projected adjusted EPS of $12.60-$13.40, above the $12.47 analyst consensus, and revenue of $6.2-$6.3 billion, ahead of the approximately $6.1 billion expected by Wall Street. The outlook signals confidence that sales growth and operating improvements can continue. MarketWatch article on Chili’s sales gains
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst support strengthened: TD Cowen raised its price target from $210 to $270 and assigned a Buy rating. UBS also increased its target to $260, while Bank of America reiterated its Buy rating after Brinker’s same-store sales performance and guidance exceeded expectations. Brinker hits new 52-week high on analyst upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability and shareholder returns: Management highlighted continued growth momentum and expanded share repurchases, which could support per-share earnings and investor sentiment. Quarterly revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $1.54 billion, exceeding the $1.53 billion consensus estimate. Brinker expands share buybacks
• Negative Sentiment: Minor quarterly EPS miss: Fiscal fourth-quarter EPS was $3.07, narrowly below the $3.09 consensus estimate, although it increased from $2.30 a year earlier. The modest miss appears outweighed by the revenue beat and stronger forward guidance. Brinker International quarterly earnings report

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.