Brinker International, Inc. Stock News

The cheese pull-inspired couples' costume returns Oct. 1, along with the chance to snag a date with reality star JaNa Craig DALLAS , Sept. 23, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- The viral Nashville Hot Mozz costume is back — and this time Chili's® Grill & Bar has teamed up with reality star JaNa Craig to add a competitive twist – and the possibility of a date with JaNa at Chili's – to the Halloween fun.

Brinker International is undervalued, with a buy rating and a 12-month target price of $158, implying 14% upside potential. Chili's brand revival drives EAT's growth, with FY2025 comparable sales up 25.3% and operating margin doubling to 9.5%. Management projects double-digit EPS growth in FY2026, supported by strong traffic, margin expansion, and aggressive share buybacks.

Shares of Chili's parent Brinker International Inc (NYSE:EAT) are moving 3.4% higher to trade at $164.59 this morning, after landing an upgrade to "outperform" from "in-line" at Evercore ISI, with a price-target hike to $210 from $190.

Chili's has delivered exceptional results by offering value meal deals and leveraging social media, outperforming peers in a tough dining environment. The turnaround is ongoing, with rising sales, improved margins, and operational efficiencies, yet Chili's still has room to grow versus competitors. Brinker's valuation remains reasonable despite recent gains, and analysts see further upside as e...

Guests can create their pepper in-restaurant now through September 30 to help St. Jude give every child with cancer a chance. DALLAS , Sept.

Analysts say more welcoming atmospheres at chains like Starbucks and Cava can't hurt. But how much will they help?

EAT's strong quarterly performance and recent price dip present a compelling buy opportunity despite broader restaurant industry challenges. Chili's continues to outperform peers with robust sales growth, healthy margins, and resilience against economic headwinds, making EAT a safer investment. Valuation remains attractive given accelerating free cash flow and a reasonable P/E ratio, even as Ma...

Brinker International's turnaround, led by Chili's, has driven exceptional sales and margin growth, outperforming industry peers and boosting earnings significantly. Management's focus on operational efficiency, menu innovation, and labor utilization has sustained profit growth despite food inflation and industry headwinds. Maggiano's turnaround is underway, leveraging Chili's successful strate...