Brinker International Inc rises on market strength
Written by Emily J. Thompson, Senior Investment Analyst
Updated: 18 Dec 25
Source: NASDAQ.COM
Brinker International Inc's stock price increased by 5.55%, reaching a 5-day high amid positive market conditions.
This rise is attributed to broad market strength, with the Nasdaq-100 up 1.88% and the S&P 500 up 1.27%. The stock's performance reflects a favorable environment for investors, suggesting a strong interest in the restaurant sector.
The upward movement in Brinker International's stock indicates a positive sentiment among investors, likely driven by the overall market trends and the company's positioning within the industry.
Analyst Views on EAT
Wall Street analysts forecast EAT stock price to rise over the next 12 months. According to Wall Street analysts, the average 1-year price target for EAT is 172.86 USD with a low forecast of 145.00 USD and a high forecast of 210.00 USD. However, analyst price targets are subjective and often lag stock prices, so investors should focus on the objective reasons behind analyst rating changes, which better reflect the company's fundamentals.
16 Analyst Rating
11 Buy
5 Hold
0 Sell
Moderate Buy
Current: 156.640
Low
145.00
Averages
172.86
High
210.00
Current: 156.640
Low
145.00
Averages
172.86
High
210.00
About EAT
Brinker International, Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company. The Company owns, develops, operates and franchises the Chili’s Grill & Bar (Chili’s) and Maggiano’s Little Italy (Maggiano’s) restaurant brands. The Company operates through two segments: Chili’s and Maggiano’s. The Chili’s segment includes its Company-owned Chili’s restaurants, which are principally located in the United States, within the full-service casual dining segment of the industry. The Chili’s segment also includes its Canadian Company-owned restaurants and royalties from its franchised locations in the United States, 27 other countries and two United States territories. The Maggiano’s segment includes its Company-owned Maggiano's restaurants in the United States as well as royalties from its domestic franchise business. It owns, operates or franchises more than 1,600 restaurants in the United States and 27 other countries and two United States territories.
About the author
Emily J. Thompson
Emily J. Thompson, a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) with 12 years in investment research, graduated with honors from the Wharton School. Specializing in industrial and technology stocks, she provides in-depth analysis for Intellectia’s earnings and market brief reports.
