EAT
NEUTRAL
$138.67
Live
Brinker International, Inc. · NYSE
Target $187.09
(+34.9%)
$100.3
52W Range
$187.12
At a glance
Key valuation, profitability, growth, and risk metrics.
Updated Apr 26, 2026
Market cap
$6.04B
P/E
13.99
ROE
177.8%
Profit margin
8.0%
Debt/Equity
4.65
Dividend yield
N/A
AI Analysis
AI-powered fundamental assessment
Confidence
80%
Brinker International presents a dichotomy between strong operational performance and a precarious balance sheet. While the Piotroski F-Score of 4/9 indicates stable health, the company's liquidity is alarming with a current ratio of 0.36 and high leverage (Debt/Equity 4.65). Valuation is attractive on a growth basis (PEG 0.89) and intrinsic value ($212.07), but the Graham Number ($44.09) reveals a lack of defensive support. Strong earnings beats and consistent growth are currently offsetting significant financial risk and bearish insider activity.
Key Strengths
Strong earnings track record with 3/4 recent beats and high average surprises
Attractive PEG ratio of 0.89 suggesting undervaluation relative to growth
Exceptional ROE of 177.80% indicating high efficiency on equity
Consistent YoY revenue (6.90%) and earnings (9.60%) growth
Strong analyst consensus with a target price of $187.09
Key Risks
Severe liquidity risk indicated by a current ratio of 0.36 and quick ratio of 0.18
High financial leverage with a Debt/Equity ratio of 4.65
Bearish insider sentiment with $15.27M in sales and zero buys
Extreme Price-to-Book ratio (15.90) suggesting a high premium over tangible assets
Bearish technical trend (0/100) and recent short-term price decline
AI Fair Value Estimate
Based on comprehensive analysis
$142.5
+2.8% above current price
Performance Snowflake
Multi-dimensional analysis across 5 key categories
Overall
49
Moderate
60
75
80
30
0
AI Verdict
Speculative Growth
Key drivers: Earnings growth, Liquidity crisis risk, High leverage, Low P/E
Confidence
85%
Value
60/100
Trades at a growth premium; P/E is low but balance sheet doesn't support a defensive valuation.
Positives
- Low P/E (13.99)
- PEG < 1.0
Watchpoints
- High P/B (15.90)
- Current price far exceeds Graham Number
Future
75/100
Growth rates are steady and earnings surprises are frequently positive.
Positives
- Consistent earnings beats
- Positive revenue growth
Watchpoints
- Cyclical industry exposure
Past
80/100
Strong multi-year trajectory despite recent short-term weakness.
Positives
- 3Y return of +263.3%
- Strong recovery from 2020-2022 volatility
Watchpoints
- Recent 1Y decline of -11.8%
Health
30/100
High risk of liquidity distress; balance sheet is the primary weakness.
Positives
- Piotroski F-Score is stable (4/9)
Watchpoints
- Current Ratio 0.36
- Debt/Equity 4.65
Dividend
0/100
Company prioritizes growth or debt service over shareholder distributions.
Positives
No standout positives identified.
Watchpoints
- No dividend paid
Stock Price & Analyst Targets
Real-time price movements and analyst price targets
Current Price
$138.67
Analyst Target
$187.09
Upside/Downside
+34.9%
Multi-Horizon Performance vs Peers
Price momentum across 5Y → 1W horizons for EAT and closest competitors.
Updated 2026-04-24
| Company | 5Y | 3Y | 1Y | 6M | 1M | 1W |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EAT
Brinker International, Inc.
Primary
|
+112.2% | +263.3% | -11.8% | +8.9% | -5.7% | -12.3% |
|
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Peer
|
+167.6% | +96.2% | +29.4% | +33.4% | +23.2% | +3.3% |
|
RRR
Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Peer
|
+112.6% | +39.9% | +47.6% | -0.6% | -2.1% | +1.3% |
|
MBLY
Mobileye Global Inc.
Peer
|
-74.2% | -82.1% | -42.3% | -50.9% | -1.3% | +1.8% |
|
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Peer
|
+138.4% | +113.6% | +44.8% | +46.2% | +16.6% | +3.9% |
EAT
Brinker International, Inc.
Primary
5Y
+112.2%
3Y
+263.3%
1Y
-11.8%
6M
+8.9%
1M
-5.7%
1W
-12.3%
RUS
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+167.6%
3Y
+96.2%
1Y
+29.4%
6M
+33.4%
1M
+23.2%
1W
+3.3%
RRR
Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+112.6%
3Y
+39.9%
1Y
+47.6%
6M
-0.6%
1M
-2.1%
1W
+1.3%
MBL
Mobileye Global Inc.
Peer
5Y
-74.2%
3Y
-82.1%
1Y
-42.3%
6M
-50.9%
1M
-1.3%
1W
+1.8%
RUS
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
Peer
5Y
+138.4%
3Y
+113.6%
1Y
+44.8%
6M
+46.2%
1M
+16.6%
1W
+3.9%
Positive values indicate cumulative gains over the specified period. Comparables pulled from the same sector to highlight whether momentum is stock-specific or industry-wide.
Historical Performance Trends
Long-term financial metrics and growth patterns
Revenue & Net Income
Profit & Operating Margins
Return on Equity (ROE)
Quarterly Revenue Growth
Historical data shows last 12 quarters (3 years)
Valuation Metrics
Key valuation ratios and pricing indicators
P/E Ratio
13.99
Forward P/E
11.22
PEG Ratio
0.89
P/B Ratio
15.9
P/S Ratio
1.06
EV/Revenue
1.37
EV/EBITDA
9.62
Market Cap
$6.04B
Profitability
Profit margins and return metrics
Profit Margin
7.98%
Operating Margin
11.6%
Gross Margin
18.68%
ROE
177.8%
ROA
13.87%
Growth
Revenue and earnings growth rates
Revenue Growth
+6.9%
Earnings Growth
+9.6%
Q/Q Revenue Growth
+6.92%
Q/Q Earnings Growth
+8.4%
Financial Health
Balance sheet strength and liquidity metrics
Debt/Equity
4.65
High debt
Current Ratio
0.36
Weak
Quick Ratio
0.18
Poor
Cash/Share
$0.34
Financial Statement Flow
Interactive flow visualization showing how money moves through the company Q4 2025
Revenue
$1.5B
Gross Margin
19.5%
Op. Margin
11.6%
Net Margin
8.8%
Total Assets
$2.7B
Liabilities
$2.4B
Equity
$0.4B
Debt/Equity
6.25x
Operating CF
$0.2B
CapEx
$-0.1B
Free Cash Flow
$0.2B
FCF Yield
71%
Quarterly Earnings History
EPS performance vs analyst estimates
2026-04-29
$N/A
2026-01-28
$2.87
+9.2% surprise
2025-10-29
$1.93
+8.8% surprise
2025-08-13
$2.49
+0.8% surprise
Consumer Cyclical Sector Comparison
Comparing EAT against 354 companies in the Consumer Cyclical sector
(23 bullish, 112 neutral, 219 bearish)
P/E Ratio
13.99
This Stock
vs
34.01
Sector Avg
-58.9%
(Discount)
Return on Equity (ROE)
177.8%
This Stock
vs
-48.64%
Sector Avg
-465.6%
(Below Avg)
Profit Margin
7.98%
This Stock
vs
-6.27%
Sector Avg
-227.2%
(Weaker)
Debt to Equity
4.65
This Stock
vs
1.54
Sector Avg
+202.7%
(Higher)
Revenue Growth
6.9%
This Stock
vs
30.72%
Sector Avg
-77.5%
(Slower)
Current Ratio
0.36
This Stock
vs
2.42
Sector Avg
-85.1%
(Weaker)
Similar Companies
Peer comparison within the same industry
| Company | AI Rating | Market Cap | P/E | ROE | Profit Margin | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
EAT
Brinker International, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $6.04B | 13.99 | 177.8% | 8.0% | $138.67 | |
|
RUSHB
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
|
BEARISH | $5.9B | 22.69 | 12.1% | 3.5% | $74.2 | Compare |
|
RRR
Red Rock Resorts, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.85B | 18.24 | 111.3% | 9.3% | $56.91 | Compare |
|
MBLY
Mobileye Global Inc.
|
BEARISH | $6.29B | - | -3.3% | -20.7% | $7.47 | Compare |
|
RUSHA
Rush Enterprises, Inc.
|
NEUTRAL | $5.79B | 22.61 | 12.1% | 3.5% | $73.93 | Compare |
EAT
Brinker...
NEUTRAL
Mkt Cap
$6.0B
P/E
14.0
ROE
177.8%
Price
$138.67
Recent Insider Trading
Insider buy and sell transactions from the last 6 months
| Date | Insider | Position | Transaction | Shares | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-12 | GILES WILLIAM T | Director | Stock Award | 442 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | JOHNSON TIMOTHY A | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | DEPINTO JOSEPH MICHAEL | Director | Stock Award | 661 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | ALLEN FRANCES L | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | DAVIS CINDY L | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | HOOD RAMONA | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | LIBERIO FRANK D | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | KATZMAN JAMES C | Director | Stock Award | 415 | - |
| 2026-02-12 | EDELMAN HARRIET | Director | Stock Award | 238 | - |
| 2026-02-11 | KATZMAN JAMES C | Director | Sale | 447 | $73,393 |
| 2026-02-10 | DAVIS CINDY L | Director | Gift | 160 | - |
| 2026-02-09 | COMINGS DOUGLAS N. | Officer | Sale | 1,300 | $222,924 |
| 2026-02-06 | FULLER DANIEL S | Officer | Sale | 4,042 | $677,601 |
| 2026-02-06 | FULLER DANIEL S | Officer | Option Exercise | 5,490 | $211,420 |
| 2026-02-05 | WARE MICHAELA M | Chief Financial Officer | Sale | 5,000 | $812,000 |
GILES WILLIAM T
Director
2026-02-12
442 shares
JOHNSON TIMOTHY A
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
DEPINTO JOSEPH MICHAEL
Director
2026-02-12
661 shares
ALLEN FRANCES L
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
DAVIS CINDY L
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
HOOD RAMONA
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
LIBERIO FRANK D
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
KATZMAN JAMES C
Director
2026-02-12
415 shares
EDELMAN HARRIET
Director
2026-02-12
238 shares
KATZMAN JAMES C
Director
2026-02-11
447 shares
·
$73,393
DAVIS CINDY L
Director
2026-02-10
160 shares
COMINGS DOUGLAS N.
Officer
2026-02-09
1,300 shares
·
$222,924
FULLER DANIEL S
Officer
2026-02-06
4,042 shares
·
$677,601
FULLER DANIEL S
Officer
2026-02-06
5,490 shares
·
$211,420
WARE MICHAELA M
Chief Financial Officer
2026-02-05
5,000 shares
·
$812,000
Insider transactions can signal confidence or concerns about company prospects
SEC Filings
Recent regulatory filings from the SEC EDGAR database
8-K
10-Q
8-K
8-K
10-Q
DEF 14A
10-K
8-K
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Wall Street Analysts
Professional analyst ratings and price targets
Consensus
BUY
22 analysts
TD Cowen
2026-04-15
Buy
Buy
Citigroup
2026-04-13
Buy
Buy
Keybanc
2026-04-02
Sector Weight
Overweight
JP Morgan
2026-03-16
Overweight
Overweight
DA Davidson
2026-03-06
Neutral
Jefferies
2026-01-29
Hold
Hold
Barclays
2026-01-29
Equal-Weight
Equal-Weight
UBS
2026-01-29
Buy
Buy
JP Morgan
2026-01-29
Overweight
Overweight
Citigroup
2026-01-29
Buy
Buy
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