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Brinker International (EAT)
NYSE:EAT
EAT Analyst Ratings
Moderate Buy
11 Buy
6 Hold
0 Sell
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EAT Stock 12 Month Forecast
Average Price Target
$164.13
▲(13.51% Upside)
| Highest Price Target$210.00 | Average Price Target$164.13 | Lowest Price Target$135.00 |
The highest, average, and lowest price target of all analysts. Click on ‘Top Analysts’ to focus on the best performers.
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Detailed List of Analyst Forecasts
Jefferies
$125→$155
Hold
7.19%
Upside
Reiterated
12/15/25
J.P. Morgan
$155→$160
Buy
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
12/11/25
Barclays
$145→$135
Hold
-6.64%
Downside
Reiterated
12/05/25
Citi
$144→$176
Buy
21.72%
Upside
Upgraded
11/25/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$200
Buy
38.31%
Upside
Reiterated
11/16/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/11/25
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) and Brinker International (NYSE: EAT)We see value in the stock * EAT reported better-than-expected 1Q earnings. Margins and traffic are improving. * It also confirmed guidance for FY26, with expectations of 15% growth in EPS from last year. * Brinker continues to demonstrate that its turnaround is gaining momentum. Fundamentals are good. ANALYSIS INVESTMENT THESIS Our rating on Brinker International Inc. (NYSE: EAT) is BUY . We see value in the share price as market conditions and general uncertainty have lowered valuations. Business fundamentals are good. Brinker continues to demonstrate that its turnaround is on track. For 1Q, adjusted EPS topped the consensus estimate and results from the prior-year period. Revenue of $1.3 billion increased 18% from the prior year. Comparable restaurant sales rose 19%, with Chili’s sales increasing 21%.
Wells Fargo
$175→$160
Buy
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Mizuho Securities
$127.31→$155
Buy
7.19%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Evercore ISI
$210
Buy
45.23%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
10/30/25
BMO Capital
$170→$140
Hold
-3.18%
Downside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Bank of America Securities
$192→$182
Buy
25.86%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Mister Car Wash (NASDAQ: MCW), Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) and MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM)Applying a 0.7x relative multiple (lower vs 0.8x prior to reflect increasing macro headwinds, implies 14.8x absolute) to our forward EPS estimate (2Q27-1Q28E: $12.27) results in a $182 PO (vs $192 prior). Reiterate Buy rating.
Morgan Stanley
$160
Hold
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
UBS
$165→$144
Hold
-0.41%
Downside
Reiterated
10/27/25
Analyst Type
Any
Ranks
Any
Analyst Rating
Any
Upside/ Downside
Any
Action
Any
Jefferies
$125→$155
Hold
7.19%
Upside
Reiterated
12/15/25
J.P. Morgan
$155→$160
Buy
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
12/11/25
Barclays
$145→$135
Hold
-6.64%
Downside
Reiterated
12/05/25
Citi
$144→$176
Buy
21.72%
Upside
Upgraded
11/25/25
Stifel Nicolaus
$200
Buy
38.31%
Upside
Reiterated
11/16/25
Argus Research
―
Buy
―
Reiterated
11/11/25
Analysts Offer Insights on Consumer Cyclical Companies: Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) and Brinker International (NYSE: EAT)We see value in the stock * EAT reported better-than-expected 1Q earnings. Margins and traffic are improving. * It also confirmed guidance for FY26, with expectations of 15% growth in EPS from last year. * Brinker continues to demonstrate that its turnaround is gaining momentum. Fundamentals are good. ANALYSIS INVESTMENT THESIS Our rating on Brinker International Inc. (NYSE: EAT) is BUY . We see value in the share price as market conditions and general uncertainty have lowered valuations. Business fundamentals are good. Brinker continues to demonstrate that its turnaround is on track. For 1Q, adjusted EPS topped the consensus estimate and results from the prior-year period. Revenue of $1.3 billion increased 18% from the prior year. Comparable restaurant sales rose 19%, with Chili’s sales increasing 21%.
Wells Fargo
$175→$160
Buy
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Mizuho Securities
$127.31→$155
Buy
7.19%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Evercore ISI
$210
Buy
45.23%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
KeyBanc
―
Hold
―
Reiterated
10/30/25
BMO Capital
$170→$140
Hold
-3.18%
Downside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Bank of America Securities
$192→$182
Buy
25.86%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
Analysts' Opinions Are Mixed on These Consumer Cyclical Stocks: Mister Car Wash (NASDAQ: MCW), Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) and MGM Resorts (NYSE: MGM)Applying a 0.7x relative multiple (lower vs 0.8x prior to reflect increasing macro headwinds, implies 14.8x absolute) to our forward EPS estimate (2Q27-1Q28E: $12.27) results in a $182 PO (vs $192 prior). Reiterate Buy rating.
Morgan Stanley
$160
Hold
10.65%
Upside
Reiterated
10/30/25
UBS
$165→$144
Hold
-0.41%
Downside
Reiterated
10/27/25
Best Analysts Covering Brinker International
1 Month
xxx
Success Rate
16/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+10.50%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 1 Month would result in 72.73% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +10.50% per trade.
3 Months
xxx
Success Rate
18/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+22.28%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 3 Months would result in 81.82% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +22.28% per trade.
1 Year
Success Rate
16/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+82.00%
reiterated a buy rating last month
Copying Chris O`Cull's trades and holding each position for 1 Year would result in 72.73% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +82.00% per trade.
2 Years
xxx
Success Rate
19/22 ratings generated profit
Average Return
+88.36%
reiterated a xxx
rating last month
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trades and holding each position for 2 Years would result in 86.36% of your transactions generating a profit, with an average return of +88.36% per trade.
The Best Analyst Covering tool allows you to follow the analysts who have the best success rates and average returns on a specific stock. Only analysts that gave a Buy or Sell rating on the stock in the past 12 months are eligible for inclusion in this tool. Follow the analysts of your choice to receive real-time updates when they publish a new rating.
EAT Analyst Recommendation Trends
Rating
Aug 25
Sep 25
Oct 25
Nov 25
Dec 25
Strong Buy
0
0
5
5
5
Buy
7
7
12
14
12
Hold
16
17
23
14
14
Sell
0
0
0
0
0
Strong Sell
0
0
0
0
0
total
23
24
40
33
31
Each month's total comprises the sum of three months' worth of ratings.
EAT Financial Forecast
EAT Stock Forecast FAQ
What is EAT’s average 12-month price target, according to analysts?
Based on analyst ratings, Brinker International’s 12-month average price target is 164.13.
What is EAT’s upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target?
Brinker International has 13.51% upside potential, based on the analysts’ average price target.
Can I see which stocks the top-ranking analysts are rating?
Yes, go to the Analysts’ Top Stocks tool to see stocks with a Strong Buy or Strong Sell analyst rating consensus, according to the top performers.
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Is EAT a Buy, Sell or Hold?
Brinker International has a consensus rating of Moderate Buy which is based on 11 buy ratings, 6 hold ratings and 0 sell ratings.
What is Brinker International’s price target?
The average price target for Brinker International is 164.13. This is based on 17 Wall Streets Analysts 12-month price targets, issued in the past 3 months.
The highest analyst price target is $210.00 ,the lowest forecast is $135.00. The average price target represents 13.51% Increase from the current price of $144.6.
The highest analyst price target is $210.00 ,the lowest forecast is $135.00. The average price target represents 13.51% Increase from the current price of $144.6.
What do analysts say about Brinker International?
Brinker International’s analyst rating consensus is a Moderate Buy. This is based on the ratings of 17 Wall Streets Analysts.
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