BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S Sells 113,808 Shares of Brinker International, Inc. $EAT

BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S decreased its holdings in shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 88.4% during the third quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 14,930 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 113,808 shares during the period. BI Asset Management Fondsmaeglerselskab A S’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $1,891,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Several other large investors have also modified their holdings of the business. Meeder Asset Management Inc. boosted its stake in shares of Brinker International by 56.3% during the third quarter. Meeder Asset Management Inc. now owns 22,580 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,860,000 after purchasing an additional 8,137 shares in the last quarter. Alberta Investment Management Corp purchased a new stake in Brinker International during the second quarter worth $4,112,000. Seeds Investor LLC bought a new stake in Brinker International during the 2nd quarter valued at $414,000. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 87.7% in the 3rd quarter. Y Intercept Hong Kong Ltd now owns 23,023 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,917,000 after acquiring an additional 10,754 shares during the period. Finally, DAVENPORT & Co LLC increased its holdings in shares of Brinker International by 117.0% in the 2nd quarter. DAVENPORT & Co LLC now owns 4,272 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $770,000 after acquiring an additional 2,303 shares during the period.

Brinker International Stock Up 5.2%

EAT stock opened at $168.99 on Monday. The stock 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, 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 firm has a 50 day moving average of $153.18 and a 200 day moving average of $143.93.

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

Brinker International News Summary

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)

Insider Buying and Selling at Brinker International

In related news, CMO George S. Felix sold 10,431 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 3rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $161.00, for a total value of $1,679,391.00. Following the sale, the chief marketing officer owned 8,064 shares in the company, valued at $1,298,304. This represents a 56.40% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, EVP Aaron M. White sold 7,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $165.00, for a total transaction of $1,155,000.00. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 42,756 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $7,054,740. This represents a 14.07% decrease in their ownership of the stock. Additional details regarding this sale are available in the official SEC disclosure. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 97,231 shares of company stock worth $15,626,979. 1.43% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

EAT has been the topic of a number of recent research reports. Jefferies Financial Group raised their price objective on Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the company a “hold” rating in a research report on Thursday, January 29th. Mizuho lifted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $155.00 to $175.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a research report on Friday, January 9th. Piper Sandler boosted their price objective on shares of Brinker International from $140.00 to $166.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 29th. Wells Fargo & Company raised their target price on shares of Brinker International from $175.00 to $200.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Finally, Wall Street Zen lowered shares of Brinker International from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a report on Saturday, January 31st. One research analyst has rated the stock with a Strong Buy rating, thirteen have given a Buy rating and four have assigned a Hold rating to the company’s stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $188.56.

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.