Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Director Sells $441,833.00 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) Director Cindy Davis sold 1,775 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, August 13th. The shares were sold at an average price of $248.92, for a total transaction of $441,833.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 8,973 shares in the company, valued at $2,233,559.16. This trade represents a 16.51% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website.

Brinker International Trading Down 1.1%

Shares of Brinker International stock opened at $233.11 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The firm has a fifty day moving average price of $192.29 and a 200 day moving average price of $162.41. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1 year low of $100.30 and a 1 year high of $253.71. The stock has a market cap of $10.00 billion, a PE ratio of 21.41, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.24.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The business had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.30 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Equities research analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades

Several analysts recently commented on EAT shares. Piper Sandler raised their target price on Brinker International from $166.00 to $240.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday. Weiss Ratings raised Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. DA Davidson upped their price objective on Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Barclays raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 30th. Finally, Northcoast Research lowered shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $238.05.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Analyst expectations are improving. Zacks reported that upward earnings-estimate revisions could support Brinker’s near-term momentum and suggested the stock may appeal to growth and value investors. Earnings Estimates Moving Higher for Brinker International
• Positive Sentiment: The bullish fundamental backdrop includes fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $12.60 to $13.40 and recent quarterly revenue growth of 5.1% year over year, although quarterly EPS narrowly missed the consensus estimate. Brinker International Value Stock Analysis
• Neutral Sentiment: Insider activity was mixed in significance: CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares for about $9.7 million, while SVP Daniel Fuller sold 9,960 shares for approximately $2.4 million. Some transactions were executed under Rule 10b5-1 plans or involved tax withholding after stock vesting, which reduces their usefulness as a signal about operating conditions. Brinker Executive Insider Sales
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst sentiment remains favorable overall, with 16 Buy ratings and seven Holds and a consensus “Moderate Buy” view. However, the average price target of $238.05 is close to recent trading levels, suggesting limited consensus upside. Brinker Analyst Ratings
• Negative Sentiment: The breadth of recent insider selling—including transactions by CEO Hochman, Fuller, Director Cindy Davis and other executives—may pressure sentiment after EAT’s sharp advance toward its 52-week high. Director Davis sold 1,775 shares near $249, reducing her direct stake by about 17%. Brinker Cluster of Insider Sales
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker from Buy to Neutral, reinforcing concerns that the recent rally and valuation may have outpaced near-term fundamentals. Brinker Cut to Neutral at Northcoast Research

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EAT. NewEdge Advisors LLC raised its position in Brinker International by 1,118.9% during the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $173,000 after acquiring an additional 1,063 shares during the period. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 271.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 846 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $153,000 after purchasing an additional 618 shares during the period. First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of 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 purchasing an additional 978 shares during the period. Baird Financial Group Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the second quarter valued at about $3,222,000. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. increased its stake in shares of Brinker International by 33.0% during the second quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 1,789 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $323,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares in the last quarter.

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.