Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) COO Sells $1,181,450.00 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) COO Douglas Comings sold 5,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Friday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $236.29, for a total transaction of $1,181,450.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 17,527 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $4,141,454.83. This represents a 22.20% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is accessible through this link.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of EAT opened at $233.11 on Thursday. The company has a 50-day moving average of $192.29 and a two-hundred day moving average of $162.41. The stock has a market cap of $10.00 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.41, a PEG ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a current ratio of 0.45 and a quick ratio of 0.35. Brinker International, Inc. has a one year low of $100.30 and a one year high of $253.71.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly 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). 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 firm’s revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the firm earned $2.30 EPS. 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 13.27 earnings per share for the current year.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

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

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in EAT. NewEdge Advisors LLC lifted its stake in Brinker International by 1,118.9% in the first quarter. NewEdge Advisors LLC now owns 1,158 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $173,000 after acquiring an additional 1,063 shares during the last quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC increased its stake in shares of Brinker International by 271.1% during the 2nd quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 846 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $153,000 after purchasing an additional 618 shares during the last quarter. First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 1.9% during the 2nd 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 in the last quarter. Baird Financial Group Inc. bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at $3,222,000. Finally, Brown Advisory Inc. lifted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 33.0% in the 2nd quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 1,789 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $323,000 after purchasing an additional 444 shares during the last quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have recently issued reports on the company. Citigroup increased their target price on Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. DA Davidson increased their price objective on Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Brinker International from $166.00 to $240.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Monday. Finally, Bank of America upped their target price on Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $238.05.

Brinker International Company Profile

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.