Brinker International (EAT) Projected to Post Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) is expected to announce its Q4 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 12th. Analysts expect Brinker International to announce earnings of $3.09 per share and revenue of $1.5331 billion for the quarter. Investors can check the company’s upcoming Q4 2026 earning summary page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Brinker International Trading Down 3.3%

Shares of Brinker International stock opened at $217.95 on Wednesday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05, a current ratio of 0.40 and a quick ratio of 0.35. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $172.44 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $156.80. Brinker International has a 1 year low of $100.30 and a 1 year high of $225.50. The company has a market capitalization of $9.35 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.37, a P/E/G ratio of 1.34 and a beta of 1.24.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently modified their holdings of EAT. Manatuck Hill Partners LLC bought a new position in Brinker International during the second quarter worth about $1,443,000. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System boosted its holdings in Brinker International by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. Maryland State Retirement & Pension System now owns 6,511 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $934,000 after purchasing an additional 121 shares during the period. Quantinno Capital Management LP grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 38.9% during the 2nd quarter. Quantinno Capital Management LP now owns 4,677 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $843,000 after purchasing an additional 1,309 shares in the last quarter. Laurion Capital Management LP acquired a new position in shares of Brinker International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $836,000. Finally, DV Equities LLC bought a new position in shares of Brinker International during the fourth quarter worth approximately $595,000.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EAT has been the topic of several research analyst reports. KeyCorp increased their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $177.00 to $204.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. TD Cowen lifted their target price on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $210.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a report on Monday, July 20th. Barclays increased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $170.00 to $175.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. Stephens assumed coverage on shares of Brinker International in a research report on Friday, July 17th. They set an “overweight” rating and a $220.00 price objective for the company. Finally, Morgan Stanley boosted their price objective on Brinker International from $205.00 to $207.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, April 30th. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, fourteen have given a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $193.25.

About Brinker International

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.