JPMorgan Chase & Co. Issues Positive Forecast for Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Stock Price

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) had its target price lifted by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $177.00 to $187.00 in a research note published on Thursday,Benzinga reports. JPMorgan Chase & Co. currently has an overweight rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

A number of other research firms also recently commented on EAT. Bank of America raised Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and raised their target price for the company from $190.00 to $192.00 in a report on Monday, October 6th. Citigroup raised their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $176.00 to $187.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday, January 9th. TD Cowen initiated coverage on shares of Brinker International in a report on Tuesday, January 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $192.00 price objective on the stock. Wall Street Zen raised shares of Brinker International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating in a report on Friday, November 28th. Finally, Barclays boosted their price target on Brinker International from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and five have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $188.56.

Brinker International Stock Performance

NYSE EAT opened at $160.98 on Thursday. The stock has a market capitalization of $7.15 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.28, a PEG ratio of 1.13 and a beta of 1.34. The business’s 50 day moving average is $151.34 and its two-hundred day moving average is $144.24. Brinker International has a 12-month low of $100.30 and a 12-month high of $192.21. 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 (NYSE:EAT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.34. Brinker International had a return on equity of 134.92% and a net margin of 7.98%.The business had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same period last year, the firm earned $2.80 EPS. The company’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. Research analysts expect that Brinker International will post 8.3 EPS for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of institutional investors and hedge funds have recently bought and sold shares of EAT. Concord Wealth Partners purchased a new position in Brinker International during the second quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP boosted its stake 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 valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter worth about $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new position in Brinker International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $25,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC acquired a new position in Brinker International in the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000.

Key Stories Impacting 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

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.