Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller Sells 3,964 Shares

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP Daniel Fuller sold 3,964 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The stock was sold at an average price of $239.63, for a total transaction of $949,893.32. Following the completion of the transaction, the senior vice president directly owned 36,123 shares in the company, valued at $8,656,154.49. The trade was a 9.89% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Brinker International stock opened at $242.11 on Tuesday. Brinker International, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two 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 stock has a market cap of $10.38 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.24. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $188.87 and its 200-day moving average price is $161.35.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). The company 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 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The firm’s revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter last 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, equities research analysts expect that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EAT has been the subject of a number of research reports. BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Stephens raised their price objective on Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Weiss Ratings upgraded Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday, August 11th. DA Davidson upped their target price on Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, the company currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $238.05.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Public Employees Retirement System of Ohio bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the second quarter valued at about $219,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $111,000. Corient Private Wealth LP bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $362,000. Bank of America Corp DE bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $39,687,000. Finally, Freestone Grove Partners LP purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at about $91,237,000.

Trending Headlines about 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.

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.