Insider Selling: Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Director Sells $73,392.93 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Director James Katzman sold 447 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.19, for a total value of $73,392.93. Following the sale, the director directly owned 28,994 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,760,524.86. This trade represents a 1.52% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE EAT opened at $161.24 on Friday. The company has a 50 day simple moving average of $155.16 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $144.34. The stock has a market cap of $7.02 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.30, a PEG ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.35. The company has a current ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Brinker International, Inc. has a 12 month low of $100.30 and a 12 month high of $187.12.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.53 by $0.34. The firm had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.98% and a return on equity of 134.92%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $2.80 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Kestra Advisory Services LLC purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $168,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Corient IA LLC acquired a new position in Brinker International in the 4th quarter valued at $215,000. Bridgewater Associates LP raised its stake in Brinker International by 270.2% in the 4th quarter. Bridgewater Associates LP now owns 55,603 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $7,980,000 after purchasing an additional 40,585 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Stifel Financial Corp lifted its holdings in Brinker International by 150.7% in the 4th quarter. Stifel Financial Corp now owns 35,959 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,161,000 after purchasing an additional 21,616 shares in the last quarter.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research raised multiple near‑ and long‑term EPS forecasts (FY2026–FY2028) and issued a “Strong‑Buy” on EAT — a clear bullish catalyst that can lift sentiment and valuation expectations. MarketBeat EAT
• Positive Sentiment: Several Wall Street firms have bumped price targets and ratings recently (Mizuho, Raymond James, TD Cowen, UBS), signaling confidence in Brinker’s growth and supporting buy-side interest. MarketBeat EAT
• Positive Sentiment: Seasonal demand: a Zacks roundup includes EAT as a Valentine’s Day beneficiary alongside confectionery and travel stocks — higher dining and gifting spending (est. record holiday) could boost near‑term traffic and comps. When Love Drives Spending: 5 Stock Picks for Valentine’s Day
• Neutral Sentiment: A Seeking Alpha analysis praises recent results and comp/traffic gains but notes there’s still operational upside — useful context but not an immediate catalyst. Brinker International: Crisp Results, Traffic Gains
• Neutral Sentiment: Brand/marketing activity (Chili’s “Margarita of the Month Club”) could modestly lift traffic and customer engagement, but is unlikely to move the stock materially on its own. Chili’s Margarita Club PR
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks made small mixed estimate moves — several upgrades across FY2026–FY2028 but a tiny Q2‑2028 cut (from $3.31 to $3.30) — overall upbeat but with isolated tweaks investors should note. MarketBeat EAT
• Neutral Sentiment: Institutional flows show some new and expanded positions by funds; steady institutional interest can support longer‑term share stability. MarketBeat EAT
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling: Director James C. Katzman sold 447 shares at roughly $164.19 (SEC filing). The sale is small (~1.5% reduction) but can be interpreted by some investors as a near‑term negative signal. SEC Filing

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

EAT has been the topic of a number of analyst reports. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Brinker International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $195.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Wednesday, January 21st. Morgan Stanley lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Zacks Research upgraded Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday, February 4th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their price target on Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, Brinker International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $188.56.

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.