George Felix Sells 10,431 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) CMO George Felix sold 10,431 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.00, for a total value of $1,679,391.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the chief marketing officer directly owned 8,064 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $1,298,304. This trade represents a 56.40% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this link.

Brinker International Stock Down 0.7%

Shares of EAT opened at $160.92 on Friday. The business’s 50 day moving average is $152.88 and its 200 day moving average is $144.13. The company has a current ratio of 0.36, a quick ratio of 0.31 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. Brinker International, Inc. has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $189.00. The company has a market capitalization of $7.01 billion, a PE ratio of 16.27, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.15 and a beta of 1.35.

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

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms have commented on EAT. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Brinker International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $195.00 price objective for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. Barclays boosted their target price on Brinker International from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price target on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price objective on Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Morgan Stanley increased their target price on Brinker International from $200.00 to $205.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Thirteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $188.56.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Concord Wealth Partners purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Brinker International during the third quarter valued at $25,000. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake in shares of Brinker International by 105.8% in the second quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 142 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new stake in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter worth about $26,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000.

Key Headlines Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Reported an earnings beat and raised FY guidance (revenue and EPS topped estimates; management reiterated/raised outlook), underpinning upside expectations. Earnings Beat Article
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple brokerages increased price targets and moved to buy/outperform after results, signaling stronger analyst conviction that can attract buyers. Analyst Coverage & Targets
• Positive Sentiment: Zacks and other screens added EAT to value/Strong Buy lists and published articles calling EAT a top value/long‑term buy, which can draw retail and quant interest. Zacks Value Stock Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Media scorecards and thematic pieces are labeling EAT as undervalued/trending (helps volume and visibility but doesn’t change fundamentals by itself). Zacks Undervaluation Article
• Negative Sentiment: Cluster of insider sales: CEO Kevin Hochman, CMO George Felix, EVP Aaron White, Director Harriet Edelman and others sold sizable stakes over the past week — including a large CEO disposition — which can unsettle investors and pressuring near‑term supply. SEC and media filings show the transactions. CEO Sale SEC Filing CMO Sale SEC Filing

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.