Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Announces Earnings Results

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) posted its earnings results on Wednesday. The restaurant operator reported $2.77 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.45 by $0.32, Zacks reports. The company had revenue of $1.48 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.46 billion. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $2.17 EPS.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of EAT stock traded up $25.82 during trading hours on Wednesday, reaching $222.54. 1,750,723 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,196,162. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $210.42 and its 200-day moving average is $173.76. Brinker International has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two week high of $254.99.

Insider Activity

In other Brinker International news, Director Joseph DePinto sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 28th. The stock was sold at an average price of $230.39, for a total value of $5,759,750.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 77,812 shares in the company, valued at approximately $17,927,106.68. This trade represents a 24.32% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, Director James C. Katzman sold 650 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $220.09, for a total value of $143,058.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 25,094 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $5,522,938.46. This represents a 2.52% decrease in their position. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last 90 days, insiders have sold 173,694 shares of company stock worth $41,568,690. Company insiders own 1.18% of the company’s stock.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Results exceeded expectations: Brinker reported adjusted earnings of $2.77 per share, above the $2.45–$2.49 consensus range, while revenue rose 9.4% year over year to $1.48 billion, topping the $1.46 billion estimate. Brinker fiscal 2027 first-quarter results
• Positive Sentiment: Chili’s remained the key growth engine: Same-store sales increased 10%, marking the brand’s 22nd consecutive quarter of comparable-sales growth. The result was achieved against difficult comparisons, including a 21% increase in the prior-year quarter, and represents 52% cumulative comparable-sales growth over three years. Brinker rallies after Chili’s results
• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal 2027 guidance was raised: Brinker now expects adjusted earnings of $13.30 to $13.90 per share, slightly above the $13.28 FactSet estimate. The improved outlook reinforces expectations that Chili’s sales strength can continue to support earnings growth. Brinker fiscal 2027 EPS outlook
• Neutral Sentiment: The strong quarterly performance and outlook update were broadly covered by financial news services, suggesting the stock’s move reflects a consensus-positive earnings reaction rather than a new strategic transaction or capital-allocation announcement. Brinker boosts fiscal 2027 outlook

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of research analysts have recently issued reports on EAT shares. KeyCorp cut their price target on Brinker International from $275.00 to $250.00 and set an “overweight” rating on the stock in a report on Friday, October 23rd. Citigroup dropped their price objective on Brinker International from $282.00 to $270.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Monday, October 19th. TD Cowen dropped their price objective on Brinker International from $270.00 to $250.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 16th. Northcoast Research upgraded Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $275.00 target price on the stock in a research note on Tuesday, September 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $250.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, September 10th. Three analysts have rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, sixteen have issued a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $249.45.

Brinker International Company Profile

Brinker International, Inc is a casual-dining restaurant company that owns, operates and franchises restaurants in the United States and select international markets. The company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and serves customers through company-operated and franchised locations.

Brinker’s principal brands are Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy. Chili’s offers a broad menu of burgers, steaks, ribs, fajitas, Tex-Mex dishes, salads and beverages in a full-service, casual setting.