Brinker International stock analysis
Brinker International (BKJ) Stock Price & Analysis
BKJ Stock Chart & Stats
- Day’s Range
- EUR 177.55 - EUR 183.45
- 52-Week Range
- EUR 90.50 - EUR 215.60
- Previous Close
- EUR 187.00
- Volume
- N/A
- Average Volume (3M)
- 2
- Market Cap
- EUR 7.26B
- Enterprise Value
- EUR 10.83B
- Total Cash (Recent Filing)
- EUR 30.70M
- Total Debt (Recent Filing)
- EUR 1.80B
- Price to Earnings (P/E)
- 16.8
- Beta
- 0.68
- Next Earnings
- Feb 03, 2027 (Est.)
- EPS Estimate
- 3.02
- Next Dividend Ex-Date
- N/A
- Dividend Yield
- N/A
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Chili’s Traffic-led Market Gains
Sustained traffic outperformance indicates Chili’s is gaining guests and market share through value, marketing, and operating improvements rather than relying only on price. Continued traffic-led comp growth supports durable revenue momentum and strengthens the brand’s competitive position.
Stronger Profitability And Cash Generation
Material margin expansion alongside strong operating and free cash flow shows that Brinker’s turnaround is translating sales gains into improved earnings quality. This financial improvement can support restaurant investment, debt management, and shareholder returns over the coming quarters.
Visible Unit Growth Pipeline
A defined pipeline of trade areas, higher targeted average unit volumes, and planned annual unit growth provide a credible path beyond comparable-sales gains. New restaurants and improved four-wall economics could broaden the earnings base and extend Chili’s growth runway.
Bears Say
Elevated Balance-sheet Leverage
High leverage reduces financial flexibility even as operating performance improves. A debt-heavy capital structure can constrain investment and capital returns, while making the company more sensitive to weaker restaurant conditions, refinancing needs, or sustained pressure on cash generation.
Maggiano’s Traffic And Sales Decline
Maggiano’s remains a weaker part of the portfolio, with falling traffic and negative comparable sales offsetting some of Chili’s momentum. If the decline persists, it could dilute consolidated growth, limit brand-level returns, and require further operational or marketing intervention.
Persistent Cost And Operating Pressures
Food, wage, and freight inflation can pressure restaurant-level margins if pricing and productivity do not fully offset costs. The company also acknowledges complex systems and manual processes, which may make execution harder and limit how quickly efficiency improvements are realized.
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Company Description
Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc., in collaboration with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the creation, management, and licensing of casual dining establishments across both domestic and international markets. Its business operations are structured around two primary brands: Chili's and Maggiano's. As of June 30, 2021, the company's collective footprint encompassed 1,648 restaurants, which included 1,594 Chili's Grill & Bar locations and 54 Maggiano's Little Italy venues, all either owned, managed, or franchised. Established in 1975, the organization's main corporate office is located in Dallas, Texas.
- Sector
- General
- Industry
- Restaurants
- CEO
- Kevin D. Hochman
- Employees
- 83,840
- Website
- brinker.com
- Address
- 3000 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75019, US
Brinker International (BKJ) Earnings & Revenues
BKJ Earnings Call
Earnings Call SentimentPositive
The call was strongly positive. Chili's delivered sustained double-digit same-store sales growth, industry-leading traffic gains, higher margins, strong earnings growth and raised fiscal 2027 targets. Management also highlighted progress in value, operations, reimages, new-unit development and capital returns. These strengths outweighed challenges from consumer pressure, negative mix, inflation, Maggiano's sales declines, early Chicken Parm adoption and more difficult comparisons ahead.
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Average Price Target
Technical Analysis
Overall Consensus
| Indicator | Bullish | Neutral | Bearish |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall Consensus | 7 | 5 | 10 |
| Technical Analysis | 4 | 5 | 1 |
| Moving Averages | 3 | 0 | 9 |
