George Felix Sells 14,349 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP George Felix sold 14,349 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $237.47, for a total transaction of $3,407,457.03. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president owned 6,293 shares in the company, valued at $1,494,398.71. This represents a 69.51% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link.

Brinker International Stock Down 2.7%

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $235.22 on Wednesday. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $253.71. The company has a market capitalization of $10.09 billion, a PE ratio of 21.60, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.32 and a beta of 1.23. 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 company has a fifty day moving average of $190.57 and a 200-day moving average of $161.90.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). The firm had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The company’s revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.30 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. On average, equities analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms recently commented on EAT. Northcoast Research downgraded shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a research report on Friday, August 14th. Stephens raised their price target on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. TD Cowen boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, KeyCorp lifted their target price on Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $238.05.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in EAT. NewEdge Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Brinker International by 1,118.9% during the 1st quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $173,000 after purchasing an additional 1,063 shares in the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Brinker International by 271.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 846 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $153,000 after purchasing an additional 618 shares in the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP lifted its stake in Brinker International by 1.9% in the second quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 52,249 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $9,422,000 after buying an additional 978 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. acquired a new position in Brinker International in the second quarter valued at approximately $3,222,000. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 33.0% during the 2nd quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 1,789 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $323,000 after buying an additional 444 shares in the last quarter.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks highlighted rising earnings estimates for Brinker International, suggesting improving analyst expectations could support the shares. The company recently reported revenue growth of 5.1% year over year and expects fiscal 2027 EPS of $12.60 to $13.40. Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Brinker International
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker’s strong price momentum and growth profile remain supportive factors. Zacks noted that EAT had gained 5.31% over the prior week and may appeal to momentum and growth investors. Brinker International Growth Stock Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler raised its price target from $166 to $240 but kept a Neutral rating, indicating improved expectations while signaling limited upside at recent levels. Northcoast Research also moved its rating to Neutral. Piper Sandler Raises Brinker Price Target
• Negative Sentiment: Several senior executives reduced their holdings. CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares for approximately $9.7 million, while SVP Daniel Fuller, EVPs George Felix and Aaron White, COO Douglas Comings, and Director Cindy Davis also reported sales. The breadth of the transactions may weigh on sentiment, although some sales were conducted under a Rule 10b5-1 plan or to cover taxes related to vested shares. Brinker Insider Sales After Record Stock Surge

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.