Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) EVP Michaela Ware Sells 3,030 Shares

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP Michaela Ware sold 3,030 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 1st. The shares were sold at an average price of $233.48, for a total transaction of $707,444.40. Following the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 17,494 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,084,499.12. The trade was a 14.76% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Brinker International Stock Down 1.3%

NYSE:EAT opened at $230.92 on Thursday. The company’s 50-day simple moving average is $207.57 and its 200-day simple moving average is $167.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95, a quick ratio of 0.40 and a current ratio of 0.45. Brinker International, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two week high of $254.99. The stock has a market capitalization of $9.64 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.21, a P/E/G ratio of 1.21 and a beta of 1.25.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate 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% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last 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 anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.22 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EAT. Amundi increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 23.8% in the second quarter. Amundi now owns 22,575 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,793,000 after purchasing an additional 4,346 shares during the period. VIRGINIA RETIREMENT SYSTEMS ET Al acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the second quarter worth about $3,153,000. California State Teachers Retirement System lifted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 16,319.0% during the second quarter. California State Teachers Retirement System now owns 8,471,232 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,423,167,000 after purchasing an additional 8,419,638 shares during the period. Nilsine Partners LLC boosted its position in Brinker International by 3.5% in the second quarter. Nilsine Partners LLC now owns 19,541 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,283,000 after buying an additional 665 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC boosted its position in Brinker International by 5.7% in the second quarter. Concurrent Investment Advisors LLC now owns 4,528 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $761,000 after buying an additional 246 shares during the last quarter.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Growth and momentum remain supportive. Zacks highlighted Brinker’s solid growth characteristics and strong momentum, while noting that improving earnings, margins and restaurant operations could support additional gains despite the stock’s sizable six-month advance. 3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn’t Overlook Brinker International
• Positive Sentiment: Wall Street’s overall view is favorable. Brinker has a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating, with 17 Buy ratings and seven Holds. Recent target increases included Wells Fargo at $280, Stephens at $300 and Robert W. Baird at $325, suggesting some analysts see further upside. Joseph Michael Depinto Sells 25,000 Shares of Brinker International
• Neutral Sentiment: Fundamentals are mixed. The latest quarter’s revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $1.54 billion and exceeded estimates, while EPS of $3.07 narrowly missed the $3.09 consensus. Fiscal 2027 EPS guidance is $12.60–$13.40, but the stock trades near its 52-week high, increasing sensitivity to execution and guidance.
• Negative Sentiment: A valuation-based downgrade is pressuring sentiment. Seeking Alpha argued that slowing growth combined with an expanding earnings multiple leaves limited room for further appreciation and downgraded Brinker to Sell. Brinker: Slowing Growth And Expanding Multiple Prompts A Downgrade To Sell
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling adds a cautionary signal. EVP Michaela M. Ware sold 3,030 shares for approximately $707,000, reducing her holdings by 14.76%. Director Joseph Michael DePinto also sold 25,000 shares worth about $5.76 million, cutting his position by 24.32%. Top Brinker International Executive Makes Attention-Grabbing Stock Move

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts recently weighed in on EAT shares. DA Davidson boosted their target price on Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. BMO Capital Markets increased their price target on Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Northcoast Research downgraded Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating in a report on Friday, August 14th. TD Cowen boosted their price target on Brinker International from $210.00 to $270.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Wednesday, August 12th. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. Seventeen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $242.19.

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.