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EAT Stock Forecast: Brinker International, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 14 Aug 2026
$237
−0.61% on the day

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Brinker International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $275 — +16.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 89 of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026 — inside the top quartile. Here, the model and the Street point the same way.

Market cap
$10.2B
Ticker Nerd rank
89 / 100
Median analyst target
$275
Analysts covering
22
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
+5.3%
1M
+28.0%
YTD
+65.2%
1Y
+50.0%
From 52W high
−3.6%
From 52W low
+131.8%
$102
$246
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

EAT stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Brinker International, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 15 Aug 2026
89 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Quality
98
Revisions
86
Accruals
80
Value
79
Momentum
65
Issuance
64
Volatility
60
Growth
45
Size
16

Quality (98): The business earns solid, repeatable profits on what it owns.

Growth (45): Sales and profits are flat, shrinking, or growing more slowly than they were.

Size (16): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

EAT stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on EAT, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$100$150$200$250$300Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26EATHigh $310Median $275Low $139

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

What Wall Street says22 analysts
16 Buy5 Hold1 Sell
Low $139Median $275High $310

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 17 moved their price target up and 0 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
14 Aug 2026B of A SecuritiesMaintainsBuy$224 → $310
13 Aug 2026BMO CapitalMaintainsMarket Perform$175 → $230
13 Aug 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$227 → $282
13 Aug 2026DA DavidsonMaintainsNeutral$160 → $260
13 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$230 → $280
13 Aug 2026KeybancMaintainsOverweight$204 → $275
13 Aug 2026MizuhoMaintainsOutperform$175 → $275
13 Aug 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsOverweight$207 → $250
13 Aug 2026Stephens & Co.MaintainsOverweight$220 → $300
13 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$260 → $285
13 Aug 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$220 → $280
12 Aug 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$210 → $270
10 Aug 2026UBSMaintainsBuy$190 → $260
28 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy—
28 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsBuy$189 → $227
23 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$210 → $230
23 July 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
20 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy$170 → $210
20 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsBuy—
16 July 2026Wells FargoMaintainsOverweight$200 → $220

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

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Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. EAT appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Estimates

EAT analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.2%
Analysts raising
6
Analysts cutting
0
Fundamentals

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
21.8×

Cheaper than 36% of US stocks

Price / sales
1.8×

Cheaper than 57% of US stocks

Price / book
22.8×

Cheaper than 4% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
13.7×

Cheaper than 27% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
5.1%

Higher than 39% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
22.5%

Higher than 61% of US stocks

Gross margin
19.2%

Higher than 20% of US stocks

Operating margin
11.2%

Higher than 66% of US stocks

Net margin
8.4%

Higher than 67% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
119.6%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Return on assets
14.3%

Higher than 97% of US stocks

Dividend yield
0.6%

Higher than 14% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Peers

EAT vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
EATBrinker International, Inc.$10.2B
89
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$11.5B
74
BROSDutch Bros, Inc.$9.1B
36
CAVACava Group, Inc.$8.7B
31
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$13.7B
65
JMKEJersey Mike's Subs, Inc.$7.0B
0
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$16.8B
89

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Brinker International, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest EAT news & analysis

EAT Jumps 28.7% in a Month, Can Chili's Momentum Keep It Going?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026positive

Brinker International's stock rose 28.7% over the past month, and the company now faces key tests around Chili's traffic gains, margin delivery, and fiscal 2027 guidance. The report highlights whether this momentum can be sustained.

Why it matters — For EAT watchers, the sharp one-month rally means upcoming results on Chili's traffic, margins, and fiscal 2027 guidance will be pivotal in determining whether the stock's momentum continues.

Is EAT a Buy Now as Chili's Growth Meets Cost and Valuation Risks?

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Zacks notes that Brinker's Chili's segment continues to see strong growth, but rising costs, valuation concerns, and a slower turnaround at Maggiano's raise questions about the company's upside potential.

Why it matters — EAT watchers would care because the report highlights both Chili's continued growth and the cost, valuation, and Maggiano's headwinds that could affect the company's outlook.

EAT's Fiscal 2027 Guidance Gets a Boost From the 53rd Operating Week

Zacks Investment Research · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Brinker's fiscal 2027 outlook receives a boost from a 53rd operating week in the calendar, per Zacks Investment Research. However, the report notes that Chili's traffic, restaurant reimages, and cost control remain key growth tests for the company.

Why it matters — A Brinker watcher would care because the extra week adds a tailwind to fiscal 2027 guidance while operational factors such as Chili's traffic and cost management will determine whether that growth is sustained.

Jim Cramer Says Brinker Is Winning on Value, but the Numbers Say Something More Complicated.

24/7 Wall Street · 14 Aug 2026neutral

On August 12, 2026, Jim Cramer praised Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), parent of Chili's and Maggiano's, on his Mad Money program, highlighting the company's value positioning. However, the headline notes that the underlying financial figures indicate a more complicated picture than Cramer's celebratory take suggests.

Why it matters — The report highlights a notable gap between celebrity endorsement of Brinker's value strategy and the company's actual financial metrics, which investors tracking EAT would want to assess.

Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman sits down with Jim Cramer

CNBC Television · 14 Aug 2026neutral

Brinker International CEO Kevin Hochman appeared on CNBC's 'Mad Money' with host Jim Cramer to discuss the company's quarterly results, brand strength, and consumer trends.

Why it matters — The CEO's interview provides direct insight from Brinker's leadership on its recent performance and brand outlook for investors following the company.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about EAT stock

What is the EAT stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 22 Wall Street analysts covering Brinker International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $275, with estimates ranging from $139 to $310. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is EAT stock a buy right now?

Of the 22 analysts covering Brinker International, Inc., 16 rate it a Buy, 5 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Brinker International, Inc. 89 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 15 Aug 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank EAT?

As at 15 Aug 2026, Brinker International, Inc. ranks 89 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Quality (98 of 100).

Will EAT stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 22 analysts implies +16.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Brinker International, Inc. 89 out of 100 as at 15 Aug 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the EAT stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Brinker International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for EAT are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $139 to $310 over the next 12 months.

How has EAT stock performed over the past year?

Brinker International, Inc. returned +50.0% over the 12 months to 14 Aug 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Brinker International, Inc. do?

Brinker International Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company that owns, develops, operates, and franchises well-known dining brands in the United States and international markets.

What is the latest news on EAT?

The most recent item we track (Zacks Investment Research, 14 Aug 2026): "EAT Jumps 28.7% in a Month, Can Chili's Momentum Keep It Going?". Brinker International's stock rose 28.7% over the past month, and the company now faces key tests around Chili's traffic gains, margin delivery, and fiscal 2027 guidance. The report highlights whether this momentum can be sustained.

Company

About Brinker International, Inc.

Brinker International Inc. is a casual dining restaurant company that owns, develops, operates, and franchises well-known dining brands in the United States and international markets. Its business is centered on Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, which serve broad consumer audiences through full-service restaurant experiences, menu offerings, and franchise partnerships. Brinker International focuses on casual dining concepts that combine dine-in service, takeout, and branded food and beverage programs across company-operated and franchised locations. The company serves the restaurant and hospitality sector by managing established concepts that appeal to everyday diners, families, and group occasions. Founded in 1975 and headquartered in Dallas, Texas, Brinker International remains a prominent participant in the global casual dining market.

CEO Mr. Kevin D. Hochman · 83,840 employees · United States · https://brinker.com