Insider Selling: Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) SVP Sells $2,403,700.00 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) SVP James Butler sold 10,000 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction on Friday, August 21st. The shares were sold at an average price of $240.37, for a total transaction of $2,403,700.00. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president owned 9,064 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,178,713.68. This represents a 52.45% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website.

Brinker International Stock Down 3.3%

Shares of EAT stock opened at $240.52 on Thursday. The stock has a market cap of $10.05 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.09, a PEG ratio of 1.28 and a beta of 1.24. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52 week low of $100.30 and a 52 week high of $254.99. The company has a quick ratio of 0.40, a current ratio of 0.45 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95. The company’s fifty day simple moving average is $200.98 and its two-hundred day simple moving average is $165.34.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) 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). Brinker International had a net margin of 8.39% and a return on equity of 122.35%. The company had revenue of $1.54 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.53 billion. During the same period last year, the company earned $2.30 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 5.1% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2027 guidance at 12.600-13.400 EPS. Analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 13.24 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Key Stories Impacting Brinker International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Brinker’s latest results showed solid operating momentum: quarterly revenue rose 5.1% year over year to approximately $1.54 billion, while comparable restaurant sales increased 5.0% and Chili’s comparable sales climbed 5.6%. Management also issued fiscal 2027 EPS guidance of $12.60–$13.40 and expanded its share-repurchase authorization to $750 million.
• Positive Sentiment: Robert W. Baird initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a $325 price target, offering a bullish view that the company’s growth outlook can support additional upside. Robert W. Baird Initiates Coverage on Brinker International
• Neutral Sentiment: Chili’s launched a promotional “Chili’s Golf Club” activation at DeBell Golf Club in California. The campaign could support brand engagement, but its near-term financial impact is unclear. Chili’s Golf Club announcement
• Negative Sentiment: A recent analyst downgrade to a neutral stance suggested that much of Brinker’s strong earnings news may already be reflected in the stock following its sharp rally. Valuation concerns are more prominent with shares near their 52-week high, while several older analyst targets remain below the current trading level.
• Negative Sentiment: Insider selling is adding short-term pressure. Senior Vice President Daniel S. Fuller sold 1,909 shares for approximately $484,000 on August 25, following other disclosed sales, including SVP James Butler’s 10,000-share sale valued at roughly $2.4 million. Across the past six months, reported insider activity included 15 sales and no purchases. Daniel Fuller insider sale

Analysts Set New Price Targets

A number of analysts have issued reports on EAT shares. Robert W. Baird started coverage on Brinker International in a research note on Monday. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $325.00 price objective on the stock. Weiss Ratings raised shares of Brinker International from a “hold (c+)” rating to a “buy (b-)” rating in a report on Tuesday, August 11th. BMO Capital Markets raised their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $230.00 and gave the company a “market perform” rating in a report on Thursday, August 13th. DA Davidson boosted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $160.00 to $260.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, August 13th. Finally, Mizuho upped their price target on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $275.00 and gave the company an “outperform” rating in a research note on Thursday, August 13th. Seventeen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $242.19.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EAT. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $25,000. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC raised its holdings in Brinker International by 570.4% during the 4th quarter. Transamerica Financial Advisors LLC now owns 181 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 154 shares during the period. Allworth Financial LP raised its holdings in Brinker International by 58.5% during the 3rd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 225 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $28,000 after buying an additional 83 shares during the period. Kilter Group LLC bought a new stake in Brinker International in the second quarter worth $35,000. Finally, Global Retirement Partners LLC lifted its position in Brinker International by 1,233.3% in the fourth quarter. Global Retirement Partners LLC now owns 360 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $52,000 after buying an additional 333 shares during the last quarter.

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.