Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
Peers: MTH  GPK  ABG  FTDR  TNL  KBH  GPI  CHH  GOLF  GNTX 

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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EAT
  • Rev/Share 127.2573
  • Book/Share 8.4855
  • PB 19.0986
  • Debt/Equity 4.6488
  • CurrentRatio 0.3597
  • ROIC 0.2214

 

  • MktCap 7057766156.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.5056
  • PFCF 15.0293
  • PE 15.9526
  • Debt/Assets 0.6414
  • DivYield 0
  • ROE 1.3424

 

  • Rating B+
  • Score 3
  • Recommendation Neutral
  • P/E Score 3
  • DCF Score 3
  • P/B Score 1
  • D/E Score 1

Recent Analyst Ratings

Type Ticker Analyst Firm Previous Rating Current Rating Previous Price Target Current Price Target Date
Upgrade EAT Raymond James Market Perform Outperform -- $195 Jan. 21, 2026
Upgrade EAT Morgan Stanley Equal Weight Overweight -- $200 Jan. 20, 2026
Initiation EAT TD Cowen -- Buy -- $192 Jan. 20, 2026
Upgrade EAT UBS Neutral Buy -- $175 Jan. 6, 2026
Upgrade EAT Citigroup Neutral Buy -- $176 Nov. 25, 2025
Upgrade EAT JP Morgan Neutral Overweight -- $175 Oct. 7, 2025
Upgrade EAT BofA Securities Neutral Buy -- $192 Oct. 6, 2025
Upgrade EAT Wells Fargo Equal Weight Overweight -- $175 Sept. 22, 2025
Upgrade EAT Evercore ISI In-line Outperform -- $210 Sept. 4, 2025
Reiterated EAT Stifel -- Buy $200 $215 June 23, 2025

News

Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Top Value Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Solid Stocks to Buy on Steady Growth in Restaurant Sales
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Published: February 05, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Restaurant sales are rising as diners keep eating out, lifting ARMK, EAT and BJRI stocks on steady growth.

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Are Investors Undervaluing Brinker International (EAT) Right Now?
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: February 03, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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4 Stocks With Strong Coverage Ratios to Buy in a Tight Market
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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

CASY, CAH, EAT and FLS stand out with strong interest coverage ratios as investors seek stability in a tighter market.

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Is Brinker International (EAT) Stock Outpacing Its Retail-Wholesale Peers This Year?
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Published: January 30, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Seeking Alpha
Sentiment: Neutral

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

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Brinker International (EAT) Q2 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Although the revenue and EPS for Brinker International (EAT) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.

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Brinker International (EAT)'s Technical Outlook is Bright After Key Golden Cross
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is looking like an interesting pick from a technical perspective, as the company reached a key level of support. Recently, EAT's 50-day simple moving average crossed above its 200-day simple moving average, known as a "golden cross.

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Brinker International Stock Jumps on Earnings Beat as Chili's Continues to Deliver
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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Barrons
Sentiment: Positive

Brinker topped earnings and revenue expectations and raised full-year guidance as Chili's continues to outperform a sluggish restaurant sector.

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What Should You Expect From Brinker International's Q2 Earnings?
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

EAT heads into Q2 earnings with revenue growth led by Chili's, even as Maggiano's softness and cost pressures weigh on margins.

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Here's Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Strong Growth Stock
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brinker International (EAT) Q2 Earnings on the Horizon: Analysts' Insights on Key Performance Measures
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Beyond analysts' top-and-bottom-line estimates for Brinker International (EAT), evaluate projections for some of its key metrics to gain a better insight into how the business might have performed for the quarter ended December 2025.

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Investors Need to Take Advantage of These 2 Retail and Wholesale Stocks Now
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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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3 Restaurant Stocks Showing Growth Potential Amid Industry Turbulence
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Chipotle, Brinker and BJ's Restaurants are thriving with sales growth, menu innovation and digital strategies despite industry headwinds.

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3 Reasons Why Growth Investors Shouldn't Overlook Brinker International (EAT)
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Brinker International (EAT) possesses solid growth attributes, which could help it handily outperform the market.

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Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Top Momentum Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Bulls Look Optimistic About Brinker International (EAT): Should You Buy?
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brinker International (EAT) is a Top-Ranked Value Stock: Should You Buy?
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Published: January 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Is Brinker International (EAT) Stock Undervalued Right Now?
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Published: January 15, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Chili's® Grill and Bar and Spire Motorsports Ride the 'Dente into 2026 with Multi-Year Partnership Renewal
EAT
Published: January 13, 2026 by: PRNewsWire
Sentiment: Neutral

The fan-favorite restaurant brand and ascending race team expand sponsorship of the No. 77 Chevy ZL1 driven by Carson Hocevar DALLAS, Jan. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- After a year of encouraging NASCAR fans to Ride the 'Dente with a country music video, mechanical margarita shaker ride and headline-grabbing firesuits celebrating the brand's world-famous Presidente Margarita®, Chili's® Grill & Bar and Spire Motorsports are shaking up a multi-year extension that keeps the iconic red pepper on the No.

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Is a Trending Stock: Facts to Know Before Betting on It
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Published: January 12, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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4 Retail Stocks Up More Than 10% in a Month and Still Worth Buying
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Published: January 08, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

VSCO, FIVE, AEO and EAT each jump more than 10% in a month. Yet, earnings strength suggests more upside ahead.

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Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: January 07, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Here's Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Strong Value Stock
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Wall Street Analysts Think Brinker International (EAT) Is a Good Investment: Is It?
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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Is EAT's Traffic Growth Structural or Fueled by Promotional Timing?
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Published: December 31, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

EAT's Chili's posted 13% traffic growth, beating the industry again - management says gains are structural, driven by everyday value and repeat guests.

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Is Brinker International (EAT) a Solid Growth Stock? 3 Reasons to Think "Yes"
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Brinker International (EAT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes.

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Is Brinker International (EAT) a Great Value Stock Right Now?
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Published: December 30, 2025 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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About Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)

  • IPO Date 1984-01-06
  • Website https://brinker.com
  • Industry Restaurants
  • CEO Kevin D. Hochman
  • Employees 68852

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.