Brinker International, Inc. $EAT Shares Sold by Entropy Technologies LP

Entropy Technologies LP trimmed its holdings in shares of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) by 39.4% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 14,923 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock after selling 9,690 shares during the period. Entropy Technologies LP’s holdings in Brinker International were worth $2,142,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.

Other large investors have also bought and sold shares of the company. Aquatic Capital Management LLC boosted its stake in Brinker International by 48.3% during the third quarter. Aquatic Capital Management LLC now owns 101,282 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $12,830,000 after buying an additional 32,991 shares in the last quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. boosted its stake in Brinker International by 319.9% during the third quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc. now owns 93,499 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $11,844,000 after buying an additional 71,232 shares in the last quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd boosted its stake in Brinker International by 53.8% during the third quarter. Dynamic Technology Lab Private Ltd now owns 41,823 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $5,298,000 after buying an additional 14,622 shares in the last quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP boosted its stake in Brinker International by 2.0% during the third quarter. Dimensional Fund Advisors LP now owns 975,039 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $123,541,000 after buying an additional 18,935 shares in the last quarter. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted its position in shares of Brinker International by 29.1% in the 3rd quarter. JPMorgan Chase & Co. now owns 168,467 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $21,342,000 after purchasing an additional 37,947 shares during the period.

Brinker International Trading Down 2.0%

Shares of NYSE EAT opened at $156.12 on Tuesday. Brinker International, Inc. has a one year low of $100.30 and a one year high of $187.12. The firm has a market capitalization of $6.70 billion, a PE ratio of 15.31, a PEG ratio of 1.14 and a beta of 1.27. The company has a current ratio of 0.40, a quick ratio of 0.35 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.05. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $144.33 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $148.33.

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, April 29th. The restaurant operator reported $2.90 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $2.85 by $0.05. Brinker International had a return on equity of 123.22% and a net margin of 8.07%.The firm had revenue of $1.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.47 billion. During the same period last year, the company posted $2.66 EPS. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 3.2% compared to the same quarter last year. Brinker International has set its FY 2026 guidance at 10.60-10.850 EPS. As a group, analysts predict that Brinker International, Inc. will post 10.75 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

A number of equities analysts recently weighed in on EAT shares. Citigroup decreased their price target on Brinker International from $190.00 to $186.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Monday, April 13th. Morgan Stanley increased their price target on Brinker International from $205.00 to $207.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday, April 30th. TD Cowen decreased their price target on Brinker International from $188.00 to $170.00 and set a “buy” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, April 29th. Wolfe Research started coverage on Brinker International in a research report on Monday, March 9th. They issued an “outperform” rating and a $184.00 price target for the company. Finally, DA Davidson started coverage on Brinker International in a research report on Friday, March 6th. They issued a “neutral” rating and a $155.00 price target for the company. Fourteen equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and seven have issued a Hold rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $185.11.

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.