Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH Sells 6,442 Shares of Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH lessened its position in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 25.0% in the 4th quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 19,281 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 6,442 shares during the period. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $2,767,000 as of its most recent filing with the SEC.

Several other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of EAT. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new stake in Brinker International in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the third quarter worth $26,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its position in shares of 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 acquiring an additional 83 shares in the last quarter. First Horizon Corp increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 116.0% during the fourth quarter. First Horizon Corp now owns 337 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $48,000 after acquiring an additional 181 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Quarry LP increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 52.2% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 615 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 211 shares in the last quarter.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

EAT has been the subject of several research reports. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. TD Cowen lowered their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $188.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday. Jefferies Financial Group increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Monday, March 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings raised shares of Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Wednesday, April 15th. Fifteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $185.11.

Brinker International Stock Up 2.8%

Brinker International stock opened at $151.92 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $6.62 billion, a P/E ratio of 14.89, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.03 and a beta of 1.34. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $187.12. The company has a fifty day simple moving average of $145.16 and a 200 day simple moving average of $143.80. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its earnings results on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.90 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.05. The business had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.47 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 123.22%. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $2.66 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.60-10.850 EPS. Research analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 10.71 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Key Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q3 beat and guidance bump — Brinker reported $2.90 EPS vs. $2.85 expected, raised FY26 EPS guidance to $10.60–$10.85 and reiterated strong margin/ROE profile, supporting the bullish reaction. BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2026 GUIDANCE
• Positive Sentiment: Chili’s momentum and cash returns — Management said Chili’s delivered its 20th straight quarter of same-store sales growth and lifted free-cash-flow expectations (> $475M), supporting aggressive buybacks and a stronger balance sheet. This operational strength is the primary growth engine for EAT. Brinker Raises Outlook As Chili’s Extends Blazing 20-Quarter Streak
• Positive Sentiment: Morgan Stanley raises price target — Morgan Stanley bumped its PT to $207 and kept an “overweight” rating, signaling a sizable upside to the street and likely contributing to buying interest. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst nuance — Barclays raised its PT to $175 with an “equal weight” view; the lift is supportive but less bullish than Morgan Stanley’s call. Benzinga
• Neutral Sentiment: Investor materials available — Earnings call transcript and presentation were posted (useful for modeling and management commentary on margins, comps, and buybacks). Brinker International, Inc. 2026 Q3 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation
• Negative Sentiment: TD Cowen trimmed its target — TD Cowen lowered its PT from $188 to $170 (still a “buy”), a reminder that some analysts see less upside than the most bullish calls. Benzinga
• Negative Sentiment: Slight revenue miss — Revenue came in at $1.47B vs. a ~$1.48B consensus, showing that top-line acceleration is modest and that margins/efficiency drove the EPS beat; this tempers the upside for revenue-sensitive investors. Compared to Estimates, Brinker International (EAT) Q3 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics

Insiders Place Their Bets

In related news, CMO George S. Felix sold 10,431 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Tuesday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.00, for a total value of $1,679,391.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief marketing officer owned 8,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,298,304. This trade represents a 56.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, Director Ramona Hood sold 400 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction on Monday, February 2nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $161.32, for a total transaction of $64,528.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the director directly owned 9,066 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,462,527.12. This trade represents a 4.23% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. Insiders have sold 23,278 shares of company stock valued at $3,784,312 in the last quarter. Company insiders own 1.43% of the company’s stock.

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.