Teacher Retirement System of Texas Sells 11,099 Shares of Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Teacher Retirement System of Texas reduced its stake in shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 37.4% during the 3rd quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 18,563 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 11,099 shares during the period. Teacher Retirement System of Texas’ holdings in Brinker International were worth $2,352,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other hedge funds also recently modified their holdings of the company. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH raised its stake in Brinker International by 22.5% in the third quarter. Universal Beteiligungs und Servicegesellschaft mbH now owns 25,723 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,259,000 after purchasing an additional 4,725 shares in the last quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC raised its position in shares of Brinker International by 38.7% in the 3rd quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 11,559 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,469,000 after buying an additional 3,225 shares in the last quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC lifted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 14.9% during the 3rd quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 6,700 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $852,000 after acquiring an additional 871 shares during the period. Amalgamated Bank lifted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 1.1% during the 3rd quarter. Amalgamated Bank now owns 12,791 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,620,000 after acquiring an additional 141 shares during the period. Finally, Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC boosted its position in shares of Brinker International by 21.3% during the 3rd quarter. Sequoia Financial Advisors LLC now owns 1,773 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $225,000 after acquiring an additional 311 shares in the last quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several brokerages have commented on EAT. Raymond James Financial upgraded shares of Brinker International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $195.00 price objective for the company in a research report on Wednesday, January 21st. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price target on Brinker International from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday. Mizuho raised their price objective on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. Piper Sandler lifted their target price on Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus dropped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $215.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a report on Friday, October 24th. Twelve equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $188.56.

Trending Headlines about Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brinker beat expectations for Q2 (EPS $2.87 vs. $2.53 est.) and raised FY2026 guidance, driven by robust Chili’s comps and revenue growth — the core operational catalyst cited by management. PR Newswire: Q2 Results & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlights a turnaround at Chili’s as the primary driver of the beat and outlook — useful context for investors focused on brand-level recovery and same-store sales momentum. Yahoo Finance: Chili’s Turnaround Video
• Positive Sentiment: Several major brokers raised price targets and issued more bullish ratings after the print — notable lifts include Morgan Stanley (to $205, overweight), Goldman Sachs (to $200, buy), Citi and UBS (to $190, buy), and JPMorgan (to $187, overweight). This institutional re-rating supports further upside interest. Benzinga: Analyst Coverage Summary TickerReport: Morgan Stanley Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Some firms issued less bullish stances despite higher targets — Jefferies raised its target to $175 but kept a “hold”; Piper Sandler moved to neutral with a raised target to $166; Barclays to equal weight at $170. These temper enthusiasm among more cautious analysts. Benzinga: Coverage on Mixed Analyst Actions TickerReport: Piper Sandler Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical setup is constructive for momentum traders — a recent “golden cross” (50-day SMA > 200-day SMA) has been flagged by market commentators, which can attract technical buying. Zacks: Technical Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Balance-sheet/liquidity metrics remain a watch item for risk-aware investors — reported debt-to-equity is elevated and current/quick ratios are low, which could limit flexibility if industry conditions weaken. No link

Brinker International Stock Performance

NYSE:EAT opened at $160.98 on Friday. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $151.34 and its 200-day moving average is $144.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $192.21. The company has a current ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The stock has a market cap of $7.15 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.28, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.34.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.34. The business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 134.92% and a net margin of 7.98%.Brinker International’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.80 EPS. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. Equities research analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Brinker International 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.