Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Price Target Raised to $175.00 at Barclays

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price upped by Barclays from $170.00 to $175.00 in a report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. They currently have an equal weight rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. BMO Capital Markets lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Wolfe Research assumed coverage on shares of Brinker International in a report on Monday, March 9th. They set an “outperform” rating and a $184.00 price objective for the company. TD Cowen reduced their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $188.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Wednesday. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have assigned a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $185.11.

Brinker International Trading Up 2.8%

EAT opened at $151.92 on Thursday. Brinker International has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $187.12. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. 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. The company has a fifty day moving average price of $145.16 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $143.80.

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

Insider Activity

In related news, EVP Michaela M. Ware sold 5,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Thursday, February 5th. The shares were sold at an average price of $162.40, for a total transaction of $812,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 19,923 shares in the company, valued at approximately $3,235,495.20. The trade was a 20.06% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director James C. Katzman sold 447 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $164.19, for a total transaction of $73,392.93. Following the transaction, the director owned 28,994 shares in the company, valued at approximately $4,760,524.86. This trade represents a 1.52% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Over the last three months, insiders sold 23,278 shares of company stock valued at $3,784,312. 1.43% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake in Brinker International by 58.5% in the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. boosted its stake in Brinker International by 0.8% in the fourth quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. now owns 11,738 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,685,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC boosted its stake in Brinker International by 45.1% in the fourth quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $45,000 after acquiring an additional 93 shares during the last quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Brinker International by 4.8% in the fourth quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 2,047 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $294,000 after acquiring an additional 94 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Aviva PLC boosted its stake in Brinker International by 2.8% in the fourth quarter. Aviva PLC now owns 4,123 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $592,000 after acquiring an additional 112 shares during the last quarter.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

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

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.