Insider Selling: Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) EVP Sells $1,155,000.00 in Stock

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) EVP Aaron White sold 7,000 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, February 4th. The shares were sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total value of $1,155,000.00. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president directly owned 42,756 shares in the company, valued at $7,054,740. This trade represents a 14.07% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available through this hyperlink.

Brinker International Trading Up 5.2%

NYSE:EAT opened at $168.99 on Friday. Brinker International, Inc. has a 52-week low of $100.30 and a 52-week high of $187.12. The company has a quick ratio of 0.31, a current ratio of 0.36 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.19. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $153.18 and a 200-day simple moving average of $144.05. The company has a market capitalization of $7.36 billion, a PE ratio of 17.09, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 1.19 and a beta of 1.35.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last posted its earnings results on Wednesday, January 28th. The restaurant operator reported $2.87 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $2.53 by $0.34. Brinker International had a net margin of 7.98% and a return on equity of 134.92%. The firm had revenue of $1.45 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $1.41 billion. During the same period last year, the firm posted $2.80 EPS. The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 1.045-10.850 EPS. On average, equities research analysts expect that Brinker International, Inc. will post 8.3 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Large investors have recently modified their holdings of the stock. Concord Wealth Partners acquired a new position in Brinker International during the second quarter worth approximately $25,000. Allworth Financial LP grew its stake in shares of Brinker International by 105.8% during the 2nd quarter. Allworth Financial LP now owns 142 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after buying an additional 73 shares during the period. Twin Peaks Wealth Advisors LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at $34,000. Caitong International Asset Management Co. Ltd acquired a new stake in shares of Brinker International during the 3rd quarter worth $25,000. Finally, Salomon & Ludwin LLC purchased a new position in shares of Brinker International in the 3rd quarter worth $26,000.

Analyst Ratings Changes

EAT has been the subject of several recent research reports. The Goldman Sachs Group raised their price target on Brinker International from $180.00 to $200.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Barclays lifted their price objective on Brinker International from $166.00 to $170.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company upped their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a report on Thursday, January 22nd. Stifel Nicolaus decreased their price target on shares of Brinker International from $215.00 to $200.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, October 24th. Finally, Citigroup boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $187.00 to $190.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have assigned a Buy rating and four have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Brinker International currently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $188.56.

More Brinker International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks Research upgraded EAT from “Hold” to “Strong Buy” and added it to top‑rank/value lists — an upgrade that often brings retail and momentum flows. Zacks Upgrade
• Positive Sentiment: Brinker reported an earnings and revenue beat for the recent quarter and set FY2026 guidance, which prompted multiple firms to raise price targets and issue buy/outperform calls — analyst support is a key catalyst for sustained price strength. Earnings & Analyst Reactions
• Positive Sentiment: Several bullish writeups (value and growth themes) highlight above‑average financial growth and steady same‑store sales, increasing investor interest from both value and growth buyers. Zacks Growth Article
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry pieces and screeners list EAT among restaurants benefiting from rising traffic — this can lift volume and interest but doesn’t change company fundamentals on its own. Sector Trend Article
• Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders have sold material stakes in recent days (EVP Aaron White sold 7,000 shares; CMO George Felix sold 10,431 shares; earlier CEO and director sales were also reported). Concentrated insider selling can create near‑term selling pressure or raise questions about timing. Insider Sales Summary
• Negative Sentiment: Large executive-level dispositions (CEO, CMO, director-level) increase headline risk; short‑term traders may use these disclosures as selling triggers despite the company’s strong results. SEC Filing (example)

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.