Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) Given New $250.00 Price Target at Morgan Stanley

Key Points

• Morgan Stanley raised Brinker International’s price target to $250 from $207 and maintained an “overweight” rating. Several other analysts also lifted their targets, with the consensus rating at “Moderate Buy” and the average target at $225.70.
• Brinker reported quarterly revenue of $1.54 billion, up 5.1% year over year and slightly above estimates, while EPS of $3.07 narrowly missed the $3.09 consensus. Management issued fiscal 2027 adjusted EPS guidance of $12.60–$13.40, above analyst expectations.
• The stock rose 0.1% to $246.06, near its 52-week high, as Chili’s continued its sales momentum and institutional investors—including UBS and Balyasny Asset Management—expanded their positions.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT - Get Free Report) had its price target hoisted by equities researchers at Morgan Stanley from $207.00 to $250.00 in a report issued on Thursday,Benzinga reports. The firm currently has an "overweight" rating on the restaurant operator's stock. Morgan Stanley's price objective indicates a potential upside of 1.60% from the stock's previous close.

EAT has been the topic of several other reports. Mizuho raised their target price on Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an "outperform" rating in a report on Thursday. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a report on Thursday. KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $204.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research report on Thursday. Stephens lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $220.00 to $300.00 and gave the company an "overweight" rating in a research note on Thursday. Finally, UBS Group boosted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $190.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday. Sixteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and six have given a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $225.70.

Brinker International Stock Up 0.1%

Brinker International stock traded up $0.17 during trading on Thursday, reaching $246.06. 231,156 shares of the company's stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,166,383. Brinker International has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $253.71. The firm has a market cap of $10.55 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 24.12, a PEG ratio of 1.31 and a beta of 1.24. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a current ratio of 0.40. The company's 50-day moving average is $182.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $159.65.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 EPS for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $3.09 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 8.07% and a return on equity of 123.22%. The company's revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period last year, the business earned $2.30 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. On average, analysts predict that Brinker International will post 10.76 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Trading of Brinker International

Institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. UBS Group AG lifted its holdings in Brinker International by 103.2% during the 4th quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 2,975,655 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $427,066,000 after buying an additional 1,511,266 shares during the last quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 667.5% in the 4th quarter. Balyasny Asset Management L.P. now owns 1,142,263 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $163,938,000 after acquiring an additional 993,435 shares during the last quarter. Norges Bank acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 4th quarter valued at approximately $83,603,000. Capital World Investors raised its position in shares of Brinker International by 96.5% during the 4th quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 1,137,863 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $163,306,000 after acquiring an additional 558,799 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Samlyn Capital LLC lifted its stake in Brinker International by 104.9% during the third quarter. Samlyn Capital LLC now owns 878,584 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $111,299,000 after purchasing an additional 449,871 shares during the last quarter.

Trending Headlines about Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Above-consensus fiscal 2027 outlook: Brinker forecast adjusted EPS of $12.60–$13.40 and revenue of $6.2–$6.3 billion, exceeding consensus estimates of $12.47 EPS and $6.1 billion in revenue. Brinker fiscal 2026 results and fiscal 2027 guidance
• Positive Sentiment: Continued Chili’s sales momentum: Chili’s delivered its fifth consecutive year of same-store sales growth, with cumulative gains of 71% over that period. New chicken-sandwich offerings and increased focus on takeout and digital ordering are supporting traffic and sales. MarketWatch Chili’s chicken-sandwich sales
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst targets rose sharply: Stephens raised its target to $300 and maintained an overweight rating; KeyCorp lifted its target to $275 and kept an overweight rating; Mizuho raised its target to $275 with an outperform rating; and TD Cowen increased its target to $270 with a buy rating. DA Davidson also raised its target to $260, though it retained a neutral rating. Analyst forecasts following Brinker earnings
• Positive Sentiment: Profitability and shareholder returns: Management reported expanding earnings, announced an expanded share-buyback program, and highlighted growing momentum across the business.
• Neutral Sentiment: Solid but mixed quarterly results: Fiscal fourth-quarter revenue rose 5.1% year over year to $1.54 billion, slightly above estimates, while EPS of $3.07 was narrowly below the $3.09 consensus. EPS still increased from the prior-year quarter.
• Negative Sentiment: Valuation and cautious ratings remain risks: BMO Capital Markets raised its target to $230 but maintained a market-perform rating, leaving its target below the referenced share price. The stock is also trading near its 52-week high, which may limit near-term upside if growth expectations soften.

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.

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