Q3 EPS Estimates for Brinker International Lifted by Wedbush

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT - Free Report) - Equities research analysts at Wedbush increased their Q3 2025 EPS estimates for shares of Brinker International in a report issued on Thursday, January 30th. Wedbush analyst N. Setyan now forecasts that the restaurant operator will post earnings of $2.43 per share for the quarter, up from their prior forecast of $1.38. Wedbush has a "Neutral" rating and a $185.00 price objective on the stock. The consensus estimate for Brinker International's current full-year earnings is $8.33 per share. Wedbush also issued estimates for Brinker International's FY2025 earnings at $8.01 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.84 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $2.83 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $2.42 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $2.41 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $9.50 EPS.

Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the stock. Stifel Nicolaus increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $155.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, January 27th. Bank of America increased their target price on shares of Brinker International from $97.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, October 31st. Citigroup boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $166.00 to $185.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their price objective on Brinker International from $145.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an "equal weight" rating in a research note on Thursday, January 30th. Finally, KeyCorp downgraded Brinker International from an "overweight" rating to a "sector weight" rating and set a $115.00 price objective on the stock. in a report on Friday, January 24th. Fourteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have assigned a buy rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, Brinker International presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $140.18.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of Brinker International stock traded down $5.74 during trading on Monday, hitting $182.21. 1,191,650 shares of the stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 1,302,607. The firm's fifty day moving average is $143.77 and its 200-day moving average is $105.41. The stock has a market cap of $8.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 31.58, a PEG ratio of 0.58 and a beta of 2.54. Brinker International has a 52 week low of $42.99 and a 52 week high of $192.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.27, a current ratio of 0.33 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 4.96.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT - Get Free Report) last released its 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%.

Insider Activity

In other Brinker International news, Director Cindy L. Davis sold 5,802 shares of the firm's stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 3rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $187.86, for a total value of $1,089,963.72. Following the completion of the sale, the director now directly owns 11,107 shares in the company, valued at $2,086,561.02. This trade represents a 34.31 % decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available at this link. Insiders own 1.72% of the company's stock.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the company. Beacon Harbor Wealth Advisors Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $6,077,000. Raymond James Financial Inc. bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 4th quarter valued at $6,507,000. Arizona State Retirement System boosted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 1.4% during the 4th quarter. Arizona State Retirement System now owns 12,989 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $1,718,000 after buying an additional 178 shares in the last quarter. Proficio Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 4th quarter worth about $10,745,000. Finally, Victory Capital Management Inc. increased its stake in shares of Brinker International by 22.5% in the 4th quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 19,983 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $2,644,000 after acquiring an additional 3,675 shares in the last quarter.

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.