Brinker International is rated a 'buy' with a conservative price target of $160, citing strong Chili's performance and resilient consumer demand. Chili's, comprising over 90% of EAT's business, posted its 20th consecutive quarter of same-restaurant sales growth, offsetting Maggiano's ongoing turnaround. Management raised EPS guidance to $10.60–$10.85 and expects free cash flow to exceed $475 million, supporting aggressive buybacks and a robust balance sheet.
Brinker International (EAT) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.9 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.85 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.66 per share a year ago.
Brinker International reported higher fiscal third-quarter profit as its Chili's chain continued to draw customers seeking affordability.
EAT's fiscal Q3 results may show Chili's traffic gains and value-led menu and marketing momentum, partly offset by Winter Storm Fern impacts and beef inflation.
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In the closing of the recent trading day, Brinker International (EAT) stood at $143.85, denoting a -2.65% move from the preceding trading day.
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On April 21, 2026, Brinker International Inc (EAT) shares fell 6.7% to a current price of $147.71. This decline occurs within a 52-week range of $100.30 to $187
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Brinker International (EAT) closed at $151.09 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.91% move from the prior day.
EAT has surged 23% in six months on Chili's momentum and pricing strength, yet still trades below its peak, raising the question of holding for further upside.
In the most recent trading session, Brinker International (EAT) closed at $157.23, indicating a -1.27% shift from the previous trading day.