Brinker International (EAT) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) is anticipated to announce its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.51 per share and revenue of $1.4069 billion for the quarter. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.50 EPS. Investors may visit the the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning results page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $1.93 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 firm had revenue of $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.32 billion. During the same quarter last year, the firm posted $0.95 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 18.5% compared to the same quarter last year. On average, analysts expect Brinker International to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Brinker International Price Performance

Shares of EAT opened at $159.54 on Wednesday. The business’s fifty day moving average is $145.82 and its 200 day moving average is $144.36. Brinker International has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $192.21. The company has a quick ratio of 0.29, a current ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53. The stock has a market cap of $7.09 billion, a P/E ratio of 16.55, a P/E/G ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.34.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of brokerages have recently issued reports on EAT. Wall Street Zen upgraded shares of Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Wells Fargo & Company lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Wednesday, December 17th. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research report on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $192.00 price objective for the company. Bank of America upgraded Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and upped their price objective for the company from $190.00 to $192.00 in a research note on Monday, October 6th. Finally, Barclays raised their target price on Brinker International from $135.00 to $166.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $178.89.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

Several institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in EAT. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Brinker International in the third quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 58.5% in the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the last quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 481.6% during the 2nd quarter. Rakuten Securities Inc. now owns 599 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $108,000 after acquiring an additional 496 shares during the last quarter. Quarry LP grew its position in Brinker International by 52.2% in the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 615 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $78,000 after acquiring an additional 211 shares in the last quarter. Finally, EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC grew its position in Brinker International by 271.1% in the second quarter. EverSource Wealth Advisors LLC now owns 846 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $153,000 after acquiring an additional 618 shares in the last quarter.

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.