Aaron White Sells 7,000 Shares of Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP Aaron White sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total value of $1,155,000.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 42,756 shares in the company, valued at $7,054,740. The trade was a 14.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Up 5.2%

EAT stock opened at $168.99 on Friday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19, a current ratio of 0.36 and a quick ratio of 0.31. The business’s fifty day moving average price is $153.18 and its two-hundred day moving average price is $144.17. Brinker International, Inc. has a fifty-two week low of $100.30 and a fifty-two week high of $187.12. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.36 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.09, a PEG ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.35.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, topping 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 business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $2.80 EPS. The business’s 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. On average, equities analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Brinker International News Summary

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EAT from “Hold” to “Strong Buy” and added it to top‑rank/value lists — an upgrade that often brings retail and momentum flows. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker reported an earnings and revenue beat for the recent quarter and set FY2026 guidance, which prompted multiple firms to raise price targets and issue buy/outperform calls — analyst support is a key catalyst for sustained price strength. Earnings & Analyst Reactions
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish writeups (value and growth themes) highlight above‑average financial growth and steady same‑store sales, increasing investor interest from both value and growth buyers. Zacks Growth Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces and screeners list EAT among restaurants benefiting from rising traffic — this can lift volume and interest but doesn’t change company fundamentals on its own. Sector Trend Article
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders have sold material stakes in recent days (EVP Aaron White sold 7,000 shares; CMO George Felix sold 10,431 shares; earlier CEO and director sales were also reported). Concentrated insider selling can create near‑term selling pressure or raise questions about timing. Insider Sales Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Large executive-level dispositions (CEO, CMO, director-level) increase headline risk; short‑term traders may use these disclosures as selling triggers despite the company’s strong results. SEC Filing (example)

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

Several analysts recently issued reports on the stock. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho lifted their price target on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. The Goldman Sachs Group lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. Jefferies Financial Group lifted their price objective on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a report on Thursday, January 29th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have issued a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $188.56.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Concord Wealth Partners bought a new stake in Brinker International during the second quarter worth $25,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in Brinker International during the third quarter valued at about $25,000. Allworth Financial LP grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 105.8% during the 2nd 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 position in Brinker International during the third quarter valued at $26,000. Finally, Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth $34,000.

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.