BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC
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BMO Capital reiterated a Market Perform rating and $230 price target for Brinker Int’l (EAT), citing management's confidence in growth and operational strength. EAT shares are slightly overvalued, according to InvestingPro. Other analysts have mixed views, with price targets ranging from $210 to $285. EAT has a 60% return over the past year and a perfect Piotroski Score of 9.
Brinker International ($EAT) CEO Kevin Hochman's 2026 compensation estimated at $10.68M, a 185.27% decrease from 2025. Insiders sold 80,000+ shares in the past 6 months. Hedge funds had mixed activity, with some adding and others removing significant positions. Analysts issued mixed price targets, with a median of $181.5.
Moody's upgraded Brinker International Inc (EAT) to Ba1 from Ba2, citing Chili’s growth and debt reduction. The stable outlook assumes continued financial discipline and growth. Further upgrades depend on Maggiano’s performance and leverage metrics.
Over the past 7 days, AlphAI's AI scored 1 news story mentioning EAT (BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC). Coverage has been balanced: 0 bullish, 1 neutral, and 0 bearish.
Recent EAT coverage spans financial news, corporate actions and market movers.
In the last 30 days, EAT insiders filed 1 SEC Form 4 transaction — no purchases and 1 sale ($143K). The most active reporter was Katzman James C with 1 filing. 100% of those filings were made under pre-arranged Rule 10b5-1 plans.
Rating reaffirmation may support modest upside.
Significant insider selling and a sharp drop in CEO pay suggest negative sentiment.
Potential bond price appreciation and lower borrowing costs for Brinker.
Expansion should boost same‑store sales and earnings growth over the next several years.
Upgrade and target suggest upside, likely supporting further buying pressure.
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BMO Capital reiterated a Market Perform rating and $230 price target for Brinker Int’l (EAT), citing management's confidence in growth and operational strength. EAT shares are slightly overvalued, according to InvestingPro. Other analysts have mixed views, with price targets ranging from $210 to $285. EAT has a 60% return over the past year and a perfect Piotroski Score of 9.
1 min readBrinker International ($EAT) CEO Kevin Hochman's 2026 compensation estimated at $10.68M, a 185.27% decrease from 2025. Insiders sold 80,000+ shares in the past 6 months. Hedge funds had mixed activity, with some adding and others removing significant positions. Analysts issued mixed price targets, with a median of $181.5.
2 min readMoody's upgraded Brinker International Inc (EAT) to Ba1 from Ba2, citing Chili’s growth and debt reduction. The stable outlook assumes continued financial discipline and growth. Further upgrades depend on Maggiano’s performance and leverage metrics.
1 min readBrinker International, Chili's parent company, plans to add 20-30 US locations annually through 2029, targeting states like California, Texas, and Ohio. This follows 5 years of sales growth, with same-store sales up 71% and average annual sales per restaurant rising to $5M. Chili's is also remodeling existing locations with a retro 1990s design.
2 min readBrinker International (EAT), parent of Chili's, saw its stock rise 4% after an upgrade from Northcoast to 'buy' with a $275 price target. The analyst cited strong growth at Chili's, better marketing, and improved margins. The company reported 8.1% comparable sales growth, with 9.2% at Chili's, and plans for 4%-6% annual revenue growth through 2029.
2 min readDA Davidson reduced Brinker International's (EAT) price target to $210 from $240, citing decelerating growth. The stock is down 8.2% in a week but up 37% in six months. Brinker plans 30 new restaurant openings and 4-6% sales growth. Analysts have mixed views, with some maintaining Buy ratings and higher targets.
2 min readBrinker International (NYSE:EAT) has been added to the S&P 400 index. The company's recent unit expansion and remodels are noted by UBS as potential drivers for sustained sales growth. EAT's stock has seen a 37.06% increase year-to-date, despite a recent 1.43% decline.
1 min readFreedom Capital Markets kept a Buy rating on Brinker International (EAT) with a $285 price target, suggesting a 42.8% upside from its last close. The firm expects 4%-6% annual revenue growth and double-digit EPS growth, driven by new unit development and improved restaurant-level margins. Recent analyst price targets for EAT range from $240 to $300.
2 min readMizuho maintained an Outperform rating and $275 price target for Brinker Int’l (EAT) after its investor day, citing confidence in revenue and EPS growth. The company aims for 4-6% annual revenue growth and double-digit EPS growth, with 7.9% revenue growth over the last year. Analysts have mixed views, with some highlighting growth prospects and others expressing margin concerns.
2 min readBrinker International (EAT) reported 8% revenue growth and 11% operating margins in fiscal 2026, driven by menu focus and digital improvements. The company plans $400 million in share repurchases. Its Hidden Gems Superscore is 77, indicating strong performance but with challenges in sector headwinds and brand performance. Chili's brand shows growth, while Maggiano's struggles. Analysts expect 15% annual earnings growth.
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