Brinker International (EAT)
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EAT Stock Chart & Stats
$158.14
-$0.53(-0.39%)
At close: 4:00 PM EST
$158.14
-$0.53(-0.39%)
Day’s Range― - ―
52-Week Range$100.30 - $187.12
Previous CloseN/A
Volume174.76K
Average Volume (3M)1.33M
Market Cap
$5.93B
Enterprise Value$7.80B
Total Cash (Recent Filing)$57.10M
Total Debt (Recent Filing)$1.75B
Price to Earnings (P/E)12.9
Beta0.57
Next Earnings
Aug 12, 2026EPS Estimate
3.09Next Dividend Ex-DateN/A
Dividend YieldN/A
Share Statistics
EPS (TTM)10.47
Shares Outstanding42,887,790
10 Day Avg. Volume939,037
30 Day Avg. Volume1,327,051
Financial Highlights & Ratios
PEG Ratio0.14
Price to Book (P/B)21.24
Price to Sales (P/S)1.46
P/FCF Ratio19.05
Enterprise Value/Market Cap1.32
Enterprise Value/Revenue1.36
Enterprise Value/Gross Profit2.95
Enterprise Value/Ebitda9.66
Forecast
1Y Price Target
$186.54Price Target Upside17.96% Upside
Rating ConsensusStrong Buy
Number of Analyst Covering16
EPS Forecast (FY)10.76
Revenue Forecast (FY)$5.80B
Bulls Say, Bears Say
Bulls Say
Strong Free Cash FlowSustained and growing free cash flow (about $504M TTM) provides durable funding for reimages, unit growth, share repurchases and debt reduction. Reliable cash generation improves financial optionality and supports multi‑year investments that drive long‑term comp and margin expansion.
Improving Revenue & MarginsA sharp acceleration in revenue and meaningful margin expansion to double‑digit operating leverage reflects improving unit economics and pricing power. These structural improvements indicate scalable profitability if traffic and mix sustain, enabling reinvestment and stronger free cash flow conversion over time.
Sustained Same‑Store Sales MomentumTwo decades of consecutive comp growth and Chili's consistent outperformance suggest durable brand affinity and effective marketing. This persistent traffic trend supports unit economics, franchise royalties and the reimage program's ability to lift long‑term sales per unit across the system.
Bears Say
Elevated LeverageHigh leverage (debt/equity ~2.9) limits financial flexibility and increases sensitivity to earnings volatility or slower traffic. A thin equity base amplifies returns but reduces cushion against shocks, constraining the company's ability to pursue aggressive buybacks or absorb adverse macro shocks over the next several quarters.
Underperforming Maggiano's SegmentMaggiano's, ~8% of company sales, is in a material turnaround with steep traffic declines. Continued underperformance requires marketing and operational investment, diluting consolidated margin recovery and diverting management focus from scaling Chili’s initiatives and reimage rollout over multiple quarters.
Persistent Cost Pressures & Early Initiative RiskMid‑single digit commodity and wage inflation plus higher R&M are pressuring margins. Simultaneously, new initiatives (chicken launch, reimages, tech) are early‑stage, so systemwide benefits and margin offsets remain uncertain, risking slower margin recovery if cost inflation persists.
Brinker International News
EAT FAQ
What was Brinker International’s price range in the past 12 months?
Brinker International lowest stock price was $100.30 and its highest was $187.12 in the past 12 months.
What is Brinker International’s market cap?
Brinker International’s market cap is $5.93B.
When is Brinker International’s upcoming earnings report date?
Brinker International’s upcoming earnings report date is Aug 12, 2026 which is in 69 days.
How were Brinker International’s earnings last quarter?
Brinker International released its earnings results on Apr 29, 2026. The company reported $2.9 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.863 by $0.037.
Is Brinker International overvalued?
According to Wall Street analysts Brinker International’s price is currently Undervalued.
Does Brinker International pay dividends?
Brinker International pays a Quarterly dividend of $0.38 which represents an annual dividend yield of N/A. See more information on Brinker International dividends here
What is Brinker International’s EPS estimate?
Brinker International’s EPS estimate is 3.09.
How many shares outstanding does Brinker International have?
Brinker International has 42,887,790 shares outstanding.
What happened to Brinker International’s price movement after its last earnings report?
Brinker International reported an EPS of $2.9 in its last earnings report, beating expectations of $2.863. Following the earnings report the stock price went up 14.449%.
Which hedge fund is a major shareholder of Brinker International?
Currently, no hedge funds are holding shares in EAT
What is the TipRanks Smart Score and how is it calculated?
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Brinker International Stock Smart Score
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Analyst Consensus
Strong Buy
Average Price Target:
$186.54 (17.96% Upside)
$186.54 (17.96% Upside)
Blogger Sentiment
Bullish
EAT Sentiment 70%
Sector Average ―
Sector Average ―
Hedge Fund Trend
Increased
By 51.9K Shares
Last Quarter.
Last Quarter.
Insider Transactions
Sold Shares
Worth $316.8K over
the Last 3 Months
the Last 3 Months
Crowd Wisdom
Very Negative
Last 7 Days ▼ 1.5%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
Last 30 Days ▼ 2.0%
News Sentiment
Bearish
Bullish news 33%
Bearish news 67%
Bearish news 67%
Technicals
SMA
Negative
20 days / 200 days
Momentum
-21.44%
12-Months-Change
Fundamentals
Return on Equity
123.43%
Trailing 12-Months
Asset Growth
7.79%
Trailing 12-Months
Company Description
Brinker International
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. The company operates in two segments, Chili's and Maggiano's. As of June 30, 2021, it owned, operated, or franchised 1,648 restaurants comprising 1,594 restaurants under the Chili's Grill & Bar name and 54 restaurants under the Maggiano's Little Italy brand name. The company was founded in 1975 and is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.
EAT Company Deck
EAT Earnings Call
Q3 2026
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Earnings Call Sentiment|Positive
The call conveyed broad operational momentum and top‑line strength—Chili's delivered sustained same‑store growth, market share gains, a highly encouraging chicken sandwich launch, EPS upside and active capital deployment—while also acknowledging tangible near‑term headwinds from commodity inflation, repair & maintenance catch‑up, margin pressure, and an underperforming Maggiano's that requires continued turnaround work. Management emphasized continued investments (reimages, technology, staffing optimization) to drive sustainable traffic and margin expansion.View all EAT earnings summariesEAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$186.54
▲(17.96% Upside)
Technical Analysis
Ownership Overview
1.39% Insiders
37.91% Mutual Funds
24.56% Other Institutional Investors
9.96% Public Companies and
Individual Investors