Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)

US — Consumer Cyclical Sector
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Key Metrics & Ratings

  • symbol EAT
  • Rev/Share 127.2573
  • Book/Share 8.4855
  • PB 16.5907
  • Debt/Equity 4.6488
  • CurrentRatio 0.3597
  • ROIC 0.2214

 

  • MktCap 6131015176.0
  • FreeCF/Share 10.1991
  • PFCF 13.4482
  • PE 13.8579
  • 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

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Published: February 25, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Brinker International (EAT) This Year?
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Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is Attracting Investor Attention: Here is What You Should Know
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Published: February 16, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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When Love Drives Spending: 5 Stock Picks for Valentine's Day
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Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

HSY, EAT, MOV, IPAR and ABNB stand to gain as Valentine's Day spending is set to hit a record $29.1B this year, lifting gifting, dining and travel demand.

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3 Restaurant Stocks to Buy Despite Ongoing Industry Pressures
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Published: February 13, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Top Growth Stock for the Long-Term
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Published: February 09, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Brinker International (EAT) is an Incredible Growth Stock: 3 Reasons Why
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Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

Brinker International (EAT) is well positioned to outperform the market, as it exhibits above-average growth in financials.

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Brokers Suggest Investing in Brinker International (EAT): Read This Before Placing a Bet
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Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Neutral

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Published: February 06, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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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Published: February 02, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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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Published: January 28, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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

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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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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Negative

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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Published: January 23, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: January 22, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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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

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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
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Published: January 21, 2026 by: Zacks Investment Research
Sentiment: Positive

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Published: January 15, 2026 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.