Brinker International (EAT) – Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates

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A number of research firms have changed their ratings and price targets for Brinker International (NYSE: EAT):

  • 11/1/2025 – Brinker International was downgraded by analysts at Wall Street Zen from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating.
  • 10/30/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $175.00 to $155.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 10/30/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $156.00 to $144.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 10/30/2025 – Brinker International had its “buy (b-)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 10/30/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Barclays PLC from $145.00 to $135.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 10/30/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from $175.00 to $160.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
  • 10/28/2025 – Brinker International is now covered by analysts at Mizuho. They set an “outperform” rating and a $155.00 price target on the stock.
  • 10/27/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at UBS Group AG from $165.00 to $144.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 10/24/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Stifel Nicolaus from $215.00 to $200.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 10/22/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Morgan Stanley from $161.00 to $160.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 10/22/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Barclays PLC from $170.00 to $145.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
  • 10/14/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Citigroup Inc. from $168.00 to $156.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
  • 10/13/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at Jefferies Financial Group Inc. from $175.00 to $144.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
  • 10/8/2025 – Brinker International had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 10/7/2025 – Brinker International was upgraded by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $175.00 price target on the stock.
  • 10/6/2025 – Brinker International was upgraded by analysts at Bank of America Corporation from a “neutral” rating to a “buy” rating. They now have a $192.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $190.00.
  • 9/30/2025 – Brinker International had its price target lowered by analysts at The Goldman Sachs Group, Inc. from $207.00 to $180.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
  • 9/27/2025 – Brinker International had its “buy (b)” rating reaffirmed by analysts at Weiss Ratings.
  • 9/22/2025 – Brinker International was upgraded by analysts at Wells Fargo & Company from an “equal weight” rating to an “overweight” rating. They now have a $175.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $165.00.

Insider Activity

In other news, COO Douglas N. Comings sold 16,000 shares of Brinker International stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, September 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of $156.48, for a total transaction of $2,503,680.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief operating officer directly owned 12,951 shares in the company, valued at $2,026,572.48. The trade was a 55.27% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link. Also, Director Harriet Edelman sold 8,325 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Thursday, August 14th. The shares were sold at an average price of $157.00, for a total value of $1,307,025.00. Following the completion of the sale, the director directly owned 28,905 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $4,538,085. The trade was a 22.36% decrease in their position. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 68,325 shares of company stock worth $10,754,785 in the last ninety days. Corporate insiders own 1.43% of the company’s stock.

Brinker International, Inc, together with its subsidiaries, engages in the ownership, development, operation, and franchising of casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally. It operates and franchises Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant brands.

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