Bank of America Issues Positive Forecast for Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock Price

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its price objective boosted by Bank of America from $224.00 to $310.00 in a research note published on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

Other equities research analysts also recently issued reports about the stock. Stephens lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. UBS Group boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, August 10th. Wells Fargo & Company increased their price objective on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday. Weiss Ratings raised Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Wednesday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, Brinker International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $234.35.

Brinker International Stock Performance

NYSE EAT opened at $237.42 on Friday. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $186.95 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $160.73. The stock has a market cap of $10.18 billion, a PE ratio of 21.80, a PEG ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.45. Brinker International has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two week high of $253.71.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share 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 the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The company’s revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. 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 analysts expect that Brinker International will post 13.07 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Brinker International during the 3rd quarter valued at $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 570.4% during the fourth quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after purchasing an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings in Brinker International by 58.5% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after purchasing an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Kilter Group LLC purchased a new stake in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $35,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $45,000 after buying an additional 93 shares in the last quarter.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results were broadly encouraging: revenue exceeded expectations, EPS increased 23.3% year over year, and Chili’s delivered strong sales and traffic growth with expanding margins. However, reported EPS was slightly below consensus in the company’s earnings release. Brinker Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Beat on Chili’s Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s fiscal 2027 outlook calls for $12.60-$13.40 in EPS, supported in part by an extra 53rd operating week. Continued Chili’s traffic gains, restaurant reimages and cost control will determine whether the company can meet or exceed that guidance. EAT’s Fiscal 2027 Guidance Gets a Boost From the 53rd Operating Week
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised their price targets following the results, including Bank of America to $310 with a Buy rating, Stephens to $300, Citi to $282, Wells Fargo to $280 and KeyCorp to $275. These revisions reflect increased confidence in Chili’s execution and earnings growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brinker’s stock has risen 28.7% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high, raising expectations. Investors may now require continued traffic growth, margin delivery and guidance execution for further upside. EAT Jumps 28.7% in a Month
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research downgraded EAT from Buy to Neutral, signaling that the recent rally may have priced in much of the expected improvement.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag elevated valuation, inflation and labor-cost risks, while Maggiano’s slower turnaround could limit consolidated growth. These concerns are contributing to profit-taking despite the favorable operating trends. Is EAT a Buy Now as Chili’s Growth Meets Cost and Valuation Risks?

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.