Fifth Third Bancorp Has $4.27 Million Position in Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

Fifth Third Bancorp lessened its stake in Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 11.2% in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 25,395 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 3,212 shares during the period. Fifth Third Bancorp’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $4,266,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

A number of other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Allworth Financial LP increased its stake in Brinker International by 58.5% during the third quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after acquiring an additional 83 shares during the period. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. lifted its position in shares of Brinker International by 0.8% in the 4th quarter. Rezny Wealth Management Inc. now owns 11,738 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $1,685,000 after acquiring an additional 92 shares during the period. Salomon & Ludwin LLC grew its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 45.1% during the 4th quarter. Salomon & Ludwin LLC now owns 299 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $45,000 after purchasing an additional 93 shares in the last quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC grew its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 4.8% during the 4th quarter. New Age Alpha Advisors LLC now owns 2,047 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $294,000 after purchasing an additional 94 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Smith Group Asset Management LLC increased its position in shares of Brinker International by 0.5% during the second quarter. Smith Group Asset Management LLC now owns 20,669 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $3,472,000 after purchasing an additional 104 shares during the period.

Analyst Ratings Changes

A number of research analysts recently commented on EAT shares. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on Brinker International from $220.00 to $280.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday. Citigroup lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $227.00 to $282.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Thursday. DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday. Mizuho boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a report on Thursday. Finally, Bank of America increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $224.00 to $310.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Friday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average price target of $234.35.

Brinker International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Fiscal fourth-quarter results were broadly encouraging: revenue exceeded expectations, EPS increased 23.3% year over year, and Chili’s delivered strong sales and traffic growth with expanding margins. However, reported EPS was slightly below consensus in the company’s earnings release. Brinker Q4 Earnings Meet Estimates, Revenues Beat on Chili’s Growth
• Positive Sentiment: Management’s fiscal 2027 outlook calls for $12.60-$13.40 in EPS, supported in part by an extra 53rd operating week. Continued Chili’s traffic gains, restaurant reimages and cost control will determine whether the company can meet or exceed that guidance. EAT’s Fiscal 2027 Guidance Gets a Boost From the 53rd Operating Week
• Positive Sentiment: Several firms raised their price targets following the results, including Bank of America to $310 with a Buy rating, Stephens to $300, Citi to $282, Wells Fargo to $280 and KeyCorp to $275. These revisions reflect increased confidence in Chili’s execution and earnings growth.
• Neutral Sentiment: Brinker’s stock has risen 28.7% over the past month and reached a new 52-week high, raising expectations. Investors may now require continued traffic growth, margin delivery and guidance execution for further upside. EAT Jumps 28.7% in a Month
• Negative Sentiment: Northcoast Research downgraded EAT from Buy to Neutral, signaling that the recent rally may have priced in much of the expected improvement.
• Negative Sentiment: Analysts continue to flag elevated valuation, inflation and labor-cost risks, while Maggiano’s slower turnaround could limit consolidated growth. These concerns are contributing to profit-taking despite the favorable operating trends. Is EAT a Buy Now as Chili’s Growth Meets Cost and Valuation Risks?

Brinker International Stock Down 0.5%

NYSE EAT opened at $237.42 on Friday. Brinker International, Inc. has a 1-year low of $100.30 and a 1-year high of $253.71. The company has a market capitalization of $10.18 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.80, a PEG ratio of 1.33 and a beta of 1.24. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $186.95 and its two-hundred day moving average is $160.73. The company has a current ratio of 0.45, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, August 12th. The restaurant operator reported $3.07 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $3.09 by ($0.02). The company had revenue of $1.54 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.53 billion. Brinker International had a return on equity of 122.35% and a net margin of 8.39%.The company’s quarterly revenue was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. During the same period in the previous year, the company posted $2.30 earnings per share. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Equities analysts forecast that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.19 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

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.