Allianz Asset Management GmbH Boosts Holdings in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Allianz Asset Management GmbH boosted its holdings in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 64.3% in the 3rd quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The firm owned 303,926 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after purchasing an additional 118,993 shares during the quarter. Allianz Asset Management GmbH owned approximately 0.68% of Brinker International worth $38,501,000 as of its most recent SEC filing.

Several other institutional investors and hedge funds have also recently modified their holdings of EAT. Concord Wealth Partners bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the second quarter worth $25,000. Allworth Financial LP boosted its holdings 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 purchasing an additional 73 shares during the last quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 3rd quarter valued at about $26,000. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International during the second quarter valued at about $34,000. Finally, GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 52.1% in the second quarter. GPS Wealth Strategies Group LLC now owns 219 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $39,000 after purchasing an additional 75 shares during the last quarter.

Brinker International Trading Down 0.7%

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

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates 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 analysts’ expectations of $1.41 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $2.80 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter 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. As a group, analysts anticipate that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently commented on the company. Barclays increased 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, January 29th. Raymond James Financial raised shares of Brinker International from a “market perform” rating to an “outperform” rating and set a $195.00 target price for the company in a report on Wednesday, January 21st. TD Cowen initiated coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research note on Tuesday, January 20th. They set a “buy” rating and a $192.00 price target on the stock. Stifel Nicolaus lowered their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $215.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Piper Sandler lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Thirteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and four have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $188.56.

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

Insider Activity at Brinker International

In other Brinker International news, Director Harriet Edelman sold 8,400 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $159.00, for a total value of $1,335,600.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 21,004 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $3,339,636. This represents a 28.57% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink. Also, CEO Kevin Hochman sold 66,000 shares of the stock in a transaction on Thursday, January 29th. The stock was sold at an average price of $160.31, for a total value of $10,580,460.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief executive officer owned 129,824 shares in the company, valued at approximately $20,812,085.44. The trade was a 33.70% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders have sold 92,231 shares of company stock worth $14,814,979 over the last quarter. 1.43% of the stock is owned by insiders.

Brinker International 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.