Brinker International (EAT) Posts 2.05% Gain Amid Market Dip, Sets Stage for Earnings Disclosure

Brinker International (EAT) closed at $184.02, a +2.05% move from the prior day, surpassing the S&P 500's loss of 0.11%. Analysts expect Q4 earnings of $2.39 per share, up 48.45% YoY, and revenue of $1.4 billion, up 16.17% YoY. The Zacks Rank is #3 (Hold) with a Forward P/E ratio of 20.51, compared to the industry's average of 22.7. The PEG ratio is 0.51, lower than the industry's 2.56.

Brinker International (EAT) closed at $184.02 on June 19, 2025, marking a +2.05% increase from the prior day's close. This performance outpaced the S&P 500's loss of 0.11% during the same period. Analysts are anticipating strong Q4 earnings for the company, with an expected earnings per share (EPS) of $2.39, a 48.45% year-over-year (YoY) increase, and revenue of $1.4 billion, representing a 16.17% YoY growth [3].

The Zacks Rank for Brinker International is currently at #3 (Hold), with a Forward P/E ratio of 20.51, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 22.7. The PEG ratio for EAT stands at 0.51, indicating a more attractive valuation compared to the industry average of 2.56 [3].

Stifel analyst Chris O’Cull recently raised the price target for Brinker International to $215, citing robust traffic performance and market share gains at Chili’s Grill & Bar as key drivers. The analyst maintains a "Buy" rating, highlighting the chain's ability to gain market share in a fragmented category [2].

Brinker International is expected to report its Q4 earnings on August 13, 2025. The company's earnings are anticipated to be $8.78 per share, marking a substantial increase of +114.15% compared to the prior year. Revenue projections for the full year are set at $5.34 billion, representing a 21% growth from the previous year [3].

The company operates in the Consumer Discretionary sector and the Hotels, Restaurants & Leisure industry. It is listed on the NYSE. Brinker International's competitors include Wendy's (NASDAQ:WEN), Arcos Dorados Holdings (NYSE:ARCO), Cracker Barrel Old (NASDAQ:CBRL), DoorDash (NASDAQ:DASH), and Domino's Pizza (NASDAQ:DPZ) [1].

References:
[1] https://www.benzinga.com/quote/EAT
[2] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/stifel-raises-pt-brinker-international-192419070.html
[3] https://finance.yahoo.com/news/brinker-international-eat-stock-moves-215002562.html