EAT Company Profile and Key Details

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) closed at $148.92 USD, losing -$0.52 (-0.35%) from the previous close of $149.44. The stock is currently mid-range between its 52-week high and low $100.30 and $192.22. With a market capitalization of about $6.62 billion, Brinker International, Inc. is classified as a mid-cap and shows higher-than-market volatility (beta ~1.35). Key stats such as the average daily volume over the past year has been around 1.60 million shares, volume is running light vs its 52-week average. Headquartered in Dallas, TX, Brinker International, Inc. operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector and the Restaurants industry. Led by CEO Kevin D. Hochman, the company employs approximately 68,852 people and listed since January 06, 1984. Brinker International, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally.

Brinker International, Inc. last paid a dividend of 0 per share, Dividend and splits history remains an important factor for investors monitoring long-term returns. A discounted cash flow model estimates fair value at around $124.00. This means the shares are trading above this model’s fair value.

EAT has shown sold momentum, gaining 4.85% over the past week and 9.6% over the past quarter, though year-to-date performance is up 12.96%. Short-term trend indicators are mixed aligned (SMA20 3.15%, SMA50 15.42%, SMA200 1.18%). The stock’s 14-day RSI is 63.85 (firm momentum), while the ATR of 6.55 points to higher daily volatility. The stock remains sitting in the mid-range of its 52-week band, trading -22.25% below its high and over 48.99% above its low. Average 10-day trading volume of 1.21 million shares is below the 3-month average of 1.57 million, indicating normal recent market interest.

Brinker International, Inc. has 44.50 million shares outstanding. The public float is 43.74 million shares, elevated short interest at 16.60% of float. This equals 5.19 million shares. The short ratio is 3.72 days. Institutional investors hold 111.63% of the float. Insiders own 1.49%. Roberts Wyman holds 231.37 thousand shares, Hochman Kevin has 212.87 thousand shares and DePinto Joseph Michael has 99.30 thousand shares. Over the past six months, insider transactions show net selling. They sold 84.63 thousand shares across 9 transactions.

Brinker International, Inc. generated EPS of $9.64 over the past year. Five-year average earnings growth is 67.66%. Wall Street analysts project EPS growth of 13.17% annually over the next five years. The latest quarter delivered EPS of $2.17. The next quarter is forecast at $2.57. Next year's EPS is expected at $9.51. Analyst sentiment is neutral. Analyst rating data shows there are 8 Strong Buy ratings, 9 Buy ratings, 33 Hold ratings, 0 Sell rating and 0 Strong Sell ratings. Price targets range from $215.00 to $115.00. The high target offers 43.87% upside. The low target suggests -23.05% downside. The mean target is $165.76. This offers 10.92% upside. Brinker International, Inc. earnings surprise history is a consistent trend of beating forecasts. The quarter that ended October 29, 2025, missed forecasts by 23.3%. The prior quarter beat by 2.47%. Over the last six quarters, Apple has recorded several small beats. These include -2.42% in August 14, 2024.

Our AI price prediction model suggests that Brinker International, Inc. stock has strong potential for upside but may face short-term weakness followed by gains in the medium and long term. 2-Week Outlook: Projected increase of 3.21%, with price expected at $154.24 by January 02, 2026, within a range of $146.42 to $162.12 3-Month Outlook: Projected rise of 6.52%, reaching $159.19 by March 19, 2026, with a range of $157.10 to $161.50. 1-Year Outlook: Projected gain of 34.48%, with price at $200.96 by December 18, 2026, within a range of $191.34 to $211.69.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) shares are up 12.96% year-to-date currently trading near 52-week highs band. Short-term momentum has been positive over the last quarter, despite recent volatility. Valuation shows Brinker International, Inc. trading at a premium to the broader market with a P/E of 15.04. Analyst sentiment is bullish, with the majority of ratings in Overweight territory and a mean price target of $105.38, suggesting -29.48% downside. Our AI forecast model points to short-term strength (3.21% over two weeks), a medium-term rise (6.52% over three months), and a longer-term gain (34.48% over one year), with expected trading ranges indicating moderate volatility.

Brinker International, Inc. trades at a P/E ratio of 15.04, slightly below the S&P 500 average, with a price-to-sales ratio of 1.19 and a price-to-book ratio of 19.42 reflecting a rich premium to book value. The P/FCF stands at 12.57, also above market averages. Compared to sector medians, Brinker International, Inc. P/S is trading rich, and the P/B is far higher than peers, underscoring the brand and earnings power premium investors assign to the stock.