Zacks Research Issues Optimistic Estimate for EAT Earnings

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) – Zacks Research boosted their Q3 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Brinker International in a note issued to investors on Wednesday, February 12th. Zacks Research analyst A. Ram now forecasts that the restaurant operator will post earnings of $2.17 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.43. The consensus estimate for Brinker International’s current full-year earnings is $8.36 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Brinker International’s Q4 2025 earnings at $1.95 EPS, FY2025 earnings at $7.87 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.40 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.78 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.25 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.56 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $9.00 EPS, Q1 2027 earnings at $1.70 EPS, Q2 2027 earnings at $2.80 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $9.79 EPS.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.80 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.37 by $1.43. Brinker International had a return on equity of 879.47% and a net margin of 5.45%.

EAT has been the topic of a number of other reports. Northcoast Research raised Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $215.00 price objective on the stock in a research note on Thursday, January 30th. Bank Of America (Bofa) boosted their price target on Brinker International from $94.00 to $97.00 in a research note on Tuesday, October 29th. The Goldman Sachs Group boosted their price objective on Brinker International from $162.00 to $208.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 30th. Morgan Stanley upgraded Brinker International from an “underweight” rating to an “equal weight” rating and upped their price target for the stock from $70.00 to $115.00 in a report on Friday, December 20th. Finally, StockNews.com upgraded Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, January 31st. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International has an average rating of “Hold” and an average target price of $140.18.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of EAT stock opened at $167.03 on Monday. The business’s 50-day moving average price is $149.40 and its 200-day moving average price is $111.59. The company has a current ratio of 0.33, a quick ratio of 0.27 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $7.42 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.95, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.54. Brinker International has a 12 month low of $43.37 and a 12 month high of $192.21.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Highview Capital Management LLC DE increased its stake in Brinker International by 1.6% in the 4th quarter. Highview Capital Management LLC DE now owns 13,557 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,793,000 after acquiring an additional 218 shares during the last quarter. PharVision Advisers LLC bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 4th quarter valued at about $203,000. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 22.4% during the 4th quarter. UBS AM a distinct business unit of UBS ASSET MANAGEMENT AMERICAS LLC now owns 123,349 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $16,318,000 after purchasing an additional 22,535 shares during the last quarter. Woodline Partners LP increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 110.1% during the 4th quarter. Woodline Partners LP now owns 38,737 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,125,000 after purchasing an additional 20,302 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Twinbeech Capital LP increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 18.6% during the 4th quarter. Twinbeech Capital LP now owns 69,201 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $9,155,000 after purchasing an additional 10,844 shares during the last quarter.

Insider Buying and Selling

In related news, Director Cindy L. Davis sold 5,802 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $187.86, for a total transaction of $1,089,963.72. Following the sale, the director now owns 11,107 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $2,086,561.02. This represents a 34.31 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, COO Douglas N. Comings sold 7,500 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $167.10, for a total value of $1,253,250.00. Following the sale, the chief operating officer now directly owns 26,752 shares in the company, valued at $4,470,259.20. This trade represents a 21.90 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 20,802 shares of company stock valued at $3,752,464. Corporate insiders own 1.72% of the company’s stock.

Brinker International Company Profile

Brinker International, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands.