Mizuho Increases Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Price Target to $175.00

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its price objective boosted by Mizuho from $155.00 to $175.00 in a report released on Friday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an “outperform” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Mizuho’s target price would suggest a potential upside of 9.55% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities analysts also recently commented on EAT. BMO Capital Markets upped their target price on Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Bank of America raised shares of Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their price objective for the company from $190.00 to $192.00 in a research report on Monday, October 6th. Citigroup upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $176.00 to $187.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Friday. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Stifel Nicolaus reduced their price target on shares of Brinker International from $215.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Ten investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have given a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $175.76.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Brinker International stock opened at $159.75 on Friday. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53. The firm has a market cap of $7.10 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.57, a P/E/G ratio of 1.10 and a beta of 1.34. Brinker International has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $192.21. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $137.59 and a 200-day moving average of $145.50.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $1.93 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.17. Brinker International had a return on equity of 164.66% and a net margin of 7.94%.The company had revenue of $1.35 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.32 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.95 EPS. Brinker International’s revenue was up 18.5% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.50 EPS. Sell-side analysts expect that Brinker International will post 8.3 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

Several large investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Congress Asset Management Co. bought a new position in Brinker International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $80,518,000. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. raised its position in shares of Brinker International by 579.9% in the 4th quarter. Assenagon Asset Management S.A. now owns 296,959 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $42,620,000 after purchasing an additional 253,285 shares during the last quarter. Diversified Trust Co. purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 4th quarter valued at about $399,000. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC increased its stake in Brinker International by 61.2% during the 4th quarter. Wealth Enhancement Advisory Services LLC now owns 10,801 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $1,550,000 after purchasing an additional 4,101 shares in the last quarter. Finally, NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC raised its holdings in Brinker International by 3.5% in the fourth quarter. NorthCrest Asset Manangement LLC now owns 11,966 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,789,000 after buying an additional 407 shares during the last quarter.

Trending Headlines about Brinker International

Here are the key news stories impacting Brinker International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Citigroup raised its price target to $187 and maintained a “buy” rating, implying material upside vs. the current price; Citi’s call reinforces buy-side momentum. Citigroup PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Mizuho bumped its target to $175 and moved to “outperform,” signaling additional analyst conviction and near-term upside from multiple brokerages. Mizuho PT Raise
• Positive Sentiment: Seeking Alpha published a bullish piece with a $188 target, citing strong Chili’s comparable-sales gains and margin expansion as drivers of free-cash-flow and valuation support. Seeking Alpha Buy Case
• Positive Sentiment: UBS upgraded the stock (coverage note via American Banking News), adding to the tape of broker upgrades and contributing to consensus target increases. UBS Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital Markets raised its price target to $170, another institutional endorsement that supports the broader analyst median target near $170. BMO PT Raise
• Neutral Sentiment: Multiple media/aggregator pieces (MSN, Yahoo, InsiderMonkey) highlight growing analyst attention and a median analyst target around $170 — positive for sentiment but mostly reiterative coverage. Analyst Attention Coverage
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks included EAT among retail/restaurant names up >10% recently and still worth watching — highlights momentum but is not a new catalyst. Zacks Momentum Note
• Neutral Sentiment: A contrasting Seeking Alpha article rated EAT a “hold” citing mixed growth patterns — a reminder there are differing views on sustainability of the outperformance. Seeking Alpha Hold View

About Brinker International

Brinker International, Inc (NYSE: EAT) is a leading global operator of casual dining restaurants. The company’s portfolio is anchored by its flagship Chili’s® Grill & Bar concept and Maggiano’s® Little Italy full‐service restaurants, offering a range of American‐style menu items, handcrafted cocktails and family‐friendly dining experiences. Through dine‐in, takeout, delivery and catering services, Brinker seeks to meet consumer preferences across multiple channels.

The Chili’s brand features signature items such as baby back ribs, burgers and fajitas alongside a rotating selection of limited‐time offerings and seasonal beverages.