EAT

Brinker International (EAT) declined 3.06% to $197.89 on October 19, 2026, underperforming the broader market despite positive sector gains. The company is expected to report earnings on October 28, 2026, with analysts projecting $2.49 EPS (up 29% YoY) and quarterly revenue of $1.45 billion (up 7.19% YoY). EAT trades at a Forward P/E of 15.49, below the industry average of 20.65, and holds a Zacks Rank of #3 (Hold).

Brinker International (EAT), operator of Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy, has attracted investor attention with stock returns of +2.7% over the past month. The company shows strong earnings growth expectations of +22.6% for the current fiscal year and +7.9% for the next fiscal year, with revenue growth forecasts of +8% and +3.1% respectively.

However, the stock holds a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) rating, suggesting it may perform in line with the broader market in the near term. The company trades at a discount to peers with a B valuation grade.

Brinker International (EAT), which operates Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurants, has been rated a #1 Strong Buy by Zacks with a B VGM Score. The company shows strong growth potential with a Growth Style Score of A and forecasted year-over-year earnings growth of 22.5% for fiscal 2027. Eleven analysts have raised their earnings estimates in the last 60 days, with the consensus estimate increasing to $13.16 per share, and the company maintains an average earnings surprise of +6.2%.