Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) Shows Impressive Growth and Resilience

• Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) has been highlighted for its strong performance, particularly at Chili's, leading to a significant stock price surge.
• The company reported quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate, with revenue reaching $1.46 billion.
• Comparable restaurant sales saw a notable increase of 21.3%, with Chili's experiencing a 23.7% rise, contributing to the company's growth.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) is a prominent player in the restaurant industry, known for its popular chains like Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. The company operates within the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry and has shown resilience and growth in recent quarters. As of August 13, 2025, Jeffrey Bernstein from Bernstein set a price target of $170 for EAT, suggesting an 8.03% potential upside from its current trading price of $157.37.

The recent surge in EAT's stock price is largely due to strong performance at Chili's, which has seen a 24% sales increase driven by a 16% rise in customer traffic. This growth has contributed to Brinker International's impressive quarterly earnings of $2.49 per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.43. This marks a significant improvement from the $1.61 per share reported in the same quarter last year, with an earnings surprise of +2.47%.

Brinker International's revenue for the quarter ending June 2025 reached $1.46 billion, exceeding the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 2.06%. This is a notable increase from the $1.21 billion recorded in the same period last year.

The stock for EAT is currently priced at $157.37, reflecting a 1.61% increase or $2.49. Today, the stock has fluctuated between a low of $151.27 and a high of $167.79. Over the past year, EAT has reached a high of $192.22 and a low of $58.85. The company has a market capitalization of approximately $6.99 billion, with a trading volume of 4,084,333 shares on the NYSE.