EAT

Over the past six months, Brinker International's (EAT) share price outperformed the S&P500 Index by +38.6%, trading +43.12% higher than its 200-day moving average as of late August 2026. The stock price increased by 57.18% between September 30, 2025, and September 29, 2026, with a 56.85% increase over the last 12 months and a year-to-date return of 44.41% as of September 26, 2026. However, it decreased by 13.90% in the month leading up to September 26, 2026. Key events include the Q4 fiscal year 2026 earnings release on August 12, 2026, which reported five consecutive years of Chili's same-store sales growth, leading to a 7.67% stock increase around August 21, 2026. Despite Q4 EPS of $3.07 being slightly below consensus, revenue beat at $1.54 billion, and a 5% comparable gain supported the stock. Raised fiscal 2027 revenue and EPS guidance, along with a $750 million share repurchase program, caused an 11% jump in shares and strong year-to-date outperformance, with multiple banks pushing price targets to $250–$310. In September 2026, Brinker outlined its growth strategy at an Investor Day, targeting 4% to 6% annual revenue growth and double-digit annual net income per diluted share growth through fiscal 2029. Recent analyst updates in October 2026 reiterated positive ratings, citing confidence in the company's turnaround, growth plans, and menu innovation.