Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Price Target Raised to $190.00 at UBS Group

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price increased by UBS Group from $175.00 to $190.00 in a research report report published on Thursday morning,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has a buy rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other brokerages also recently weighed in on EAT. TD Cowen assumed coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research report on Tuesday, January 20th. They issued a “buy” rating and a $192.00 price objective for the company. Barclays lifted their price target on Brinker International from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Mizuho increased their price target on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Bank of America upgraded 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. Finally, The Goldman Sachs Group increased their target price on Brinker International from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $188.56.

Brinker International Trading Up 2.8%

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $160.98 on Thursday. The company has a current ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Brinker International has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $192.21. The business has a 50 day moving average of $151.34 and a two-hundred day moving average of $144.24. The company has a market capitalization of $7.15 billion, a PE ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.34.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.34. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.98% and a return on equity of 134.92%. The firm had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the firm earned $2.80 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. As a group, analysts forecast that Brinker International will post 8.3 EPS for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Concord Wealth Partners acquired a new stake in Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at approximately $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International during the third quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP boosted its position in shares of Brinker International by 105.8% during the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 142 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $26,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the third quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000.

Trending Headlines about Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brinker beat expectations for Q2 (EPS $2.87 vs. $2.53 est.) and raised FY2026 guidance, driven by robust Chili’s comps and revenue growth — the core operational catalyst cited by management. PR Newswire: Q2 Results & Guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Media coverage highlights a turnaround at Chili’s as the primary driver of the beat and outlook — useful context for investors focused on brand-level recovery and same-store sales momentum. Yahoo Finance: Chili’s Turnaround Video
• Positive Sentiment: Several major brokers raised price targets and issued more bullish ratings after the print — notable lifts include Morgan Stanley (to $205, overweight), Goldman Sachs (to $200, buy), Citi and UBS (to $190, buy), and JPMorgan (to $187, overweight). This institutional re-rating supports further upside interest. Benzinga: Analyst Coverage Summary TickerReport: Morgan Stanley Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Some firms issued less bullish stances despite higher targets — Jefferies raised its target to $175 but kept a “hold”; Piper Sandler moved to neutral with a raised target to $166; Barclays to equal weight at $170. These temper enthusiasm among more cautious analysts. Benzinga: Coverage on Mixed Analyst Actions TickerReport: Piper Sandler Note
• Neutral Sentiment: Technical setup is constructive for momentum traders — a recent “golden cross” (50-day SMA > 200-day SMA) has been flagged by market commentators, which can attract technical buying. Zacks: Technical Outlook
• Negative Sentiment: Balance-sheet/liquidity metrics remain a watch item for risk-aware investors — reported debt-to-equity is elevated and current/quick ratios are low, which could limit flexibility if industry conditions weaken. No link

Brinker International Company Profile

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.