Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) - Stock Analysis

Last updated: Sep 20, 2026

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Strong consumer momentum after a beat-and-raise: Q3 revenue was $1.47B, adjusted EPS was $2.90, FY2026 guidance was raised to $5.78B-$5.82B revenue and $10.60-$10.85 EPS, and Chili's delivered its 20th straight quarter of same-store sales growth.

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Idea window: 7/1/2026 – 7/8/2026Sector: Consumer Cyclical

AI Analyst Overview

Last Price
$199.11
Market Cap
$8.54B
1D Return
-1.65%
YTD Return
+38.73%

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Valuation Metrics

P/E
17.8
P/B
19.6
P/S
1.5
EV/EBITDA
10.6
Div Yield
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Fundamental Analysis

6.0

Key Financial Insights: • Strong Free Cash Flow • High Financial Leverage • Strained Liquidity Position EAT delivers strong cash flow and profitability, but high leverage and weak liquidity make its valuation dependent on sustained operating performance.

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Price Behavior

4.0

Key Price Behavior Insights: • Lower highs • Support test • Oversold momentum Support Level: $196–$200 Resistance Level: $212–$215 (stronger at $230–$233) EAT remains in a last-month downtrend, with oversold RSI hinting at a possible bounce but bearish momentum intact unless it holds $196–$200 support and reclaims $215.

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Oversold

Sentiment & News

7.0

Key News Insights: • Chili's Traffic Growth • Expansion Targets • Share Price Volatility Brinker's strong Chili's-led growth, margin gains and expansion targets support a positive outlook, but recent volatility after a major rally warrants caution.

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AI Summary

6.0
Neutral

EAT is shifting from a Chili's turnaround into a durability test: sustained traffic share gains and strong free-cash-flow conversion support upside, but investors should require proof that margins and new-unit returns can hold amid beef inflation and elevated leverage before treating the recent selloff as a buying opportunity.

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Description

Brinker International, Inc. operates, owns, develops and franchises casual dining restaurants in the United States and internationally, reporting results through its Chili’s and Maggiano’s segments. As of June 30, 2021, the company had approximately 1,648 restaurants, predominantly under the Chili’s banner with a smaller Maggiano’s portfolio. Founded in 1975, Brinker is headquartered in Dallas, Texas.

Idea History

DateCloseTickerCompanySummaryStatusP/L
Jul 1Jul 8EATBrinker International, Inc.
Strong consumer momentum after a beat-and-raise: Q3 revenue was $1.47B, adjusted EPS was $2.90, FY2026 guidance was raised to $5.78B-$5.82B revenue and $10.60-$10.85 EPS, and Chili's delivered its 20th straight quarter of same-store sales growth.
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