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Brinker International (EAT): analyst forecast and price target

$204 −0.38% close 16.10.26 · market cap $8.6B · Consumercyclical · Restaurants IWM 0.30%
Price targets and ratings of

Analyst consensus

Strong Buy

18 Buy3 Hold0 Sell

Ratings of 21 analysts in the last 3 months

12-month forecast

$265+29.7% upside

Based on 21 price targets given in the last 3 months, the average target is $265, the highest $325, the lowest $210. The average is +29.7% from the last price of $204.

$100$200$300Jan 26AprJulOctJan 27AprJulOctHigh$325Average$265Low$210
Highest target $325 Average target $265 Lowest target $210
AnalystFirmPrice target RatingUpsideAction Date Move vs SPY
Andrew Charles★★★★★★★★★★#1572 · hits 51% · avg +7.2% TD Cowen $270 → $250−7.4% Buy +22.5% Reiterated 16.10.26on TipRanks 08:50 +0.7%
Brian Vaccaro★★★★★★★★★★#2106 · hits 50% · avg +6.0% Raymond James $270 → $260−3.7% Buy +27.4% Reiterated 16.10.26on TipRanks 07:09 +0.7%
Brian Harbour★★★★★★★★★★#10941 · hits 49% · avg −2.3% Morgan Stanley $260 Buy +27.4% Assigned 15.10.26on TipRanks 07:00 0.0%next day +0.7%
Alexander Slagle★★★★★★★★★★#1498 · hits 68% · avg +9.4% Jefferies $230 → $255+10.9% Buy +24.9% Upgrade 13.10.26on TipRanks Oct 14 05:16 +4.3%next day +2.0%
Jim Sanderson★★★★★★★★★★#3664 · hits 64% · avg +8.5% Northcoast Research $275 Buy +34.7% Upgrade 22.09.26on TipRanks 05:40 +3.3%next day +2.6% · 5 days −2.5%
John Ivankoe★★★★★★★★★★#659 · hits 63% · avg +11.5% J.P. Morgan $250 → $245−2.0% Buy +20.0% Reiterated 21.09.26on TipRanks 08:09 +0.3%next day +3.3% · 5 days +2.1%
Christopher Carril★★★★★★★★★★#615 · hits 66% · avg +16.0% KeyBanc — Buy — Reiterated 21.09.26on TipRanks 04:15 +0.3%next day +3.3% · 5 days +2.1%
Matt Curtis★★★★★★★★★★#11110 · hits 38% · avg −9.6% D.A. Davidson $210 Hold +2.9% Reiterated 20.09.26on TipRanks 12:15 +0.3%next day +3.3% · 5 days +2.1%
Unknown Analyst Freedom Capital Markets $285 Buy +39.6% Reiterated 18.09.26on TipRanks Sep 20 12:15 −1.6%next day +0.3% · 5 days +4.1%
Andrew Strelzik★★★★★★★★★★#2829 · hits 53% · avg +3.8% BMO Capital $230 Hold +12.7% Reiterated 18.09.26on TipRanks 07:15 −1.6%next day +0.3% · 5 days +4.1%
Dennis Geiger★★★★★★★★★★#6791 · hits 51% · avg +0.7% UBS $285 Buy +39.6% Assigned 18.09.26on TipRanks 06:55 −1.6%next day +0.3% · 5 days +4.1%
Sara Senatore★★★★★★★★★★#9103 · hits 47% · avg −0.1% Bank of America Securities $310 Buy +51.9% Reiterated 18.09.26on TipRanks 06:45 −1.6%next day +0.3% · 5 days +4.1%
Eric Gonzalez★★★★★★★★★★#2623 · hits 52% · avg +6.3% KeyBanc $230 Buy +12.7% Initiated 15.09.26on TipRanks Sep 16 23:05 −4.5%next day +3.9% · 5 days −0.7%
Zachary Fadem★★★★★★★★★★#5702 · hits 54% · avg +0.9% Wells Fargo $280 Buy +37.2% Reiterated 15.09.26on TipRanks 13:26 −4.5%next day +3.9% · 5 days −0.7%
Jon Tower★★★★★★★★★★#1450 · hits 57% · avg +9.8% Citi $282 Buy +38.1% Reiterated 10.09.26on TipRanks 06:07 +0.3%next day −1.9% · 5 days −7.7%
Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★#1070 · hits 54% · avg +9.1% Stifel Nicolaus $325 Buy +59.2% Initiated 24.08.26on TipRanks 05:25 +3.5%next day −2.4% · 5 days −10.5%
Nick Setyan★★★★★★★★★★#740 · hits 54% · avg +11.7% Mizuho Securities $275 Buy +34.7% Reiterated 17.08.26on TipRanks 08:15 +2.4%next day −1.8% · 5 days +6.3%
Brian Mullan★★★★★★★★★★#1115 · hits 62% · avg +11.2% Piper Sandler $166 → $240+44.6% Hold +17.6% Reiterated 17.08.26on TipRanks 07:19 +2.4%next day −1.8% · 5 days +6.3%
David Palmer★★★★★★★★★★#2520 · hits 57% · avg +3.8% Evercore ISI $230 → $280+21.7% Buy +37.2% Reiterated 13.08.26on TipRanks 10:40 −3.7%next day −0.4% · 5 days −0.3%
Jim Salera★★★★★★★★★★#11939 · hits 35% · avg −10.2% Stephens $220 → $300+36.4% Buy +47.0% Reiterated 12.08.26on TipRanks 18:30 −3.7%next day −0.4% · 5 days −0.3%
Jeff Farmer★★★★★★★★★★#1522 · hits 62% · avg +11.7% Gordon Haskett Capital Corporation $172 → $220+27.9% Buy +7.8% Reiterated 28.07.26on TipRanks 07:00 +1.2%next day +5.3% · 5 days +6.0%
Jeff Bernstein★★★★★★★★★★#7710 · hits 53% · avg +0.1% Barclays $170 → $175+2.9% Hold −14.3% Reiterated 30.04.26on TipRanks Apr 29 04:15 +14.5%next day +2.0% · 5 days −3.6%
Christine Dooley★★★★★★★★★★#2411 · hits 72% · avg +16.0% Argus Research — Buy — Reiterated 29.04.26on TipRanks Apr 30 11:55 +14.5%next day +2.0% · 5 days −3.6%
Greg Badishkanian★★★★★★★★★★#1529 · hits 55% · avg +8.3% Wolfe Research $184 Buy −9.9% Upgrade 09.03.26on TipRanks 05:20 +1.2%next day +1.8% · 5 days +6.1%
Christine Cho★★★★★★★★★★#5586 · hits 59% · avg +2.2% Goldman Sachs $180 → $200+11.1% Buy −2.0% Reiterated 02.02.26on TipRanks 07:25 +2.3%next day +1.7% · 5 days +5.8%
Andy Barish★★★★★★★★★★#1254 · hits 54% · avg +8.1% Jefferies $125 → $155+24.0% Hold −24.1% Reiterated 15.12.25on TipRanks 08:05 +0.3%next day +1.1% · 5 days +3.6%

The latest rating of each analyst in the last 12 months, as TipRanks lists them. Every rating kept, earlier ones included

Best analysts covering Brinker International

TipRanks picks them by their record on this stock; the figures under the name are their record across all their ratings.

Most accurate

3 months Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%
1 year Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%
2 years Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%

Most profitable

3 months Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%
1 year Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%
2 years Chris O`Cull★★★★★★★★★★Stifel Nicolaus · #1070
Hits 54%252 of 469 Average return +9.1%

How the average price target moved

The average target of all analysts (their ratings of the 3 months before) on each day, the top analysts’ dashed, against the price; the site keeps this record since 1 October 2026. On 01.10.26: target $264 at a price of $194 (+36.3%); now: $265 at $204 (+29.7%).

$200$225$250Sep 15Oct 1Oct 15Top analysts$261Average target$265Price$204

PriceAverage targetTop analysts’ target

Recommendation trend

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Strong BuyBuyHoldSell

Rating05.2606.2607.2608.2609.2610.26
Strong Buy110011
Buy191610233429
Hold320255
Sell000000

Earnings and sales forecast

Next report: 28.10.26 (Q1 2027, date not confirmed)

Earnings per share

Next quarter’s EPS estimate — $2.42 (from $2.26 to $2.64). Last quarter: $3.07.

Sales

Next quarter’s sales estimate — $1.5B (from $1.4B to $1.5B). Last quarter: $1.5B.

Best top-analyst consensus in the sector · Consumercyclical

WYNNWynn Resorts
SWSmurfit WestrockModerate Buy
MODModine
SGISomnigroup International
RLRalph LaurenStrong Buy
About Brinker International
  • CEO: Kevin D. Hochman
  • Employees: 83,840
  • 3000 Olympus Boulevard, Dallas, TX, 75019, US
  • brinker.com

Brinker International, Inc., in collaboration with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the creation, management, and licensing of casual dining establishments across both domestic and international markets. Its business operations are structured around two primary brands: Chili's and Maggiano's. As of June 30, 2021, the company's collective footprint encompassed 1,648 restaurants, which included 1,594 Chili's Grill & Bar locations and 54 Maggiano's Little Italy venues, all either owned, managed, or franchised. Established in 1975, the organization's main corporate office is located in Dallas, Texas.

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