Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp Takes $1.04 Million Position in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Mitsubishi UFJ Trust & Banking Corp bought a new position in shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) in the second quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm bought 6,189 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock, valued at approximately $1,040,000.

Other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company. Swedbank AB purchased a new position in Brinker International during the 1st quarter valued at $3,855,000. Hsbc Holdings PLC increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 155.9% during the fourth quarter. Hsbc Holdings PLC now owns 33,416 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $4,803,000 after buying an additional 20,356 shares during the period. Bank of America Corp DE raised its stake in Brinker International by 37.7% in the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 242,648 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $34,643,000 after buying an additional 66,383 shares in the last quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC raised its stake in Brinker International by 357.3% in the first quarter. Integrated Advisors Network LLC now owns 7,550 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,078,000 after buying an additional 5,899 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC lifted its holdings in Brinker International by 78.0% in the first quarter. Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC now owns 143,484 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $20,568,000 after buying an additional 62,878 shares during the period.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of NYSE EAT opened at $237.42 on Friday. Brinker International, Inc. has a twelve month low of $100.30 and a twelve month high of $253.71. The firm has a market cap of $10.18 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.80, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a 50 day moving average of $186.95 and a 200 day moving average of $160.73. The company has a quick ratio of 0.35, a current ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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 during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.30 earnings per share. The business’s revenue was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. As a group, research analysts expect that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EAT has been the topic of several recent research reports. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. KeyCorp raised their price objective on Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. TD Cowen boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Wednesday. Mizuho upped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat, Brinker International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $234.35.

More Brinker International News

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.