Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Price Target Raised to $170.00

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its price objective hoisted by investment analysts at Barclays from $166.00 to $170.00 in a research report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The brokerage presently has an “equal weight” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Barclays‘s price target suggests a potential upside of 5.15% from the stock’s current price.

Other research analysts have also issued reports about the company. Jefferies Financial Group raised their target price on Brinker International from $125.00 to $155.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research report on Monday, December 15th. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on Brinker International from $215.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Bank of America upgraded Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their target price for the company from $190.00 to $192.00 in a report on Monday, October 6th. Piper Sandler raised their price target on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, BMO Capital Markets increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a research report on Tuesday, January 6th. Thirteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $188.72.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of Brinker International stock traded up $5.03 on Thursday, reaching $161.67. 662,791 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,172,788. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a current ratio of 0.35. The firm has a market cap of $7.18 billion, a PE ratio of 16.75, a P/E/G ratio of 1.16 and a beta of 1.34. The firm’s 50 day moving average is $150.66 and its 200-day moving average is $144.13. Brinker International has a one year low of $100.30 and a one year high of $192.21.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.34. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.94% and a return on equity of 164.66%. The company had revenue of $1.45 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm posted $2.80 EPS. The firm’s revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. As a group, analysts anticipate that Brinker International will post 8.3 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Concord Wealth Partners bought a new position in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $25,000. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in shares of Brinker International by 105.8% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 142 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after purchasing an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the second quarter worth approximately $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Brinker International in the third quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International during the third quarter valued at approximately $26,000.

Trending Headlines about Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 beat: Brinker reported EPS of $2.87 vs. consensus ~$2.53 and revenue of $1.45B vs. ~$1.41B — the core beat on both metrics is the primary catalyst for the rally. Brinker International (EAT) Beats Q2 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
• Positive Sentiment: Raised FY‑2026 outlook: Management updated full‑year guidance, which exceeded prior Street expectations and supports earnings visibility for the year. See company release for details. PR Newswire: Brinker Reports Q2 Results and Updates FY2026 Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Chili’s outperformance: Company highlighted +9% comp sales this quarter and multi‑year comp strength (2‑year comps ~+43%), with Chili’s driving growth — a structural win for Brinker’s portfolio. Brinker International Q2 Results Presentation
• Positive Sentiment: Positive market/press reaction and technical setup: Coverage from Barron’s/WSJ highlighted the beat and guidance lift; Zacks notes a bullish technical signal (50‑day crossing above 200‑day). These amplify investor interest. Brinker Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat Zacks: Technical Outlook Bright After Golden Cross
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call color and strategy: Management discussed unit-level performance, marketing and margin initiatives — useful for medium‑term modeling but not an incremental catalyst beyond the beat/guidance. Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Trading context: Today’s move has occurred on below‑average volume, so monitor follow‑through for confirmation of a sustainable trend. (Background trading data referenced.)
• Negative Sentiment: Balance‑sheet and liquidity considerations: Brinker shows high leverage and low short‑term liquidity metrics (low current/quick ratios, debt/equity ~1.5) — a reminder of financial risk if consumer trends weaken.

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.