Brinker International (EAT) Expected to Announce Quarterly Earnings on Wednesday

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) will likely be announcing its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Wednesday, January 28th. Analysts expect the company to announce earnings of $2.51 per share and revenue of $1.4069 billion for the quarter. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 9.900-10.50 EPS. Parties are encouraged to explore the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at 10:00 AM ET.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, October 29th. The restaurant operator reported $1.93 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.76 by $0.17. The company had revenue of $1.35 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.32 billion. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.94% and a return on equity of 164.66%. The firm’s revenue was up 18.5% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.95 EPS. On average, analysts expect Brinker International to post $8 EPS for the current fiscal year and $9 EPS for the next fiscal year.

Brinker International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE:EAT opened at $159.54 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day moving average price of $145.82 and a 200-day moving average price of $144.36. The company has a market cap of $7.09 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 16.55, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.08 and a beta of 1.34. The company has a current ratio of 0.35, a quick ratio of 0.29 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.53. Brinker International has a 12 month low of $100.30 and a 12 month high of $192.21.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Brinker International

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in EAT. Allworth Financial LP raised its stake 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 last quarter. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd bought a new position in shares of Brinker International in the third quarter worth approximately $25,000. Optimist Retirement Group LLC boosted its holdings in Brinker International by 11.9% in the 2nd quarter. Optimist Retirement Group LLC now owns 1,959 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $353,000 after buying an additional 208 shares during the period. Quarry LP grew its position in shares of Brinker International by 52.2% during the third quarter. Quarry LP now owns 615 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $78,000 after purchasing an additional 211 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Evergreen Capital Management LLC grew its stake in Brinker International by 6.4% during the second quarter. Evergreen Capital Management LLC now owns 3,845 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $693,000 after acquiring an additional 230 shares in the last quarter.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research firms have recently issued reports on EAT. UBS Group raised Brinker International from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating and boosted their target price for the company from $144.00 to $175.00 in a research note on Tuesday, January 6th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. upped their target price on Brinker International from $155.00 to $160.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, December 11th. TD Cowen began coverage on Brinker International in a research report on Tuesday. They issued a “buy” rating and a $192.00 target price for the company. Barclays lifted their price target on shares of Brinker International from $135.00 to $166.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, January 7th. Finally, BMO Capital Markets upped their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock a “market perform” rating in a report on Tuesday, January 6th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have given a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Brinker International has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $178.89.

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.