Analysts Adjust Ratings and Price Targets for Brinker International

Analysts have recently revised their ratings and price targets for Brinker International (NYSE: EAT), reflecting a mix of downgrades and reaffirmations from various financial institutions. These changes come as the company continues to navigate a challenging market landscape.

On November 1, 2025, Wall Street Zen downgraded Brinker from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating. This followed a series of adjustments on October 30, when multiple firms lowered their price targets for the restaurant operator. JPMorgan Chase & Co. reduced its target from $175.00 to $155.00 but maintained an “overweight” rating. Similarly, Citigroup Inc. cut its target from $156.00 to $144.00, assigning a “neutral” rating.

Other notable adjustments included Barclays PLC lowering its price target from $145.00 to $135.00 and maintaining an “equal weight” rating, while Wells Fargo & Company decreased its target from $175.00 to $160.00 with an “overweight” rating. Additionally, Mizuho initiated coverage with an “outperform” rating and a target of $155.00.

On October 27, UBS Group AG also decreased its target from $165.00 to $144.00, affirming a “neutral” stance. Several other firms, including Stifel Nicolaus and Morgan Stanley, adjusted their valuations, with Stifel lowering its target from $215.00 to $200.00 while Morgan Stanley slightly reduced its target from $161.00 to $160.00.

In further developments, Douglas N. Comings, Chief Operating Officer of Brinker International, sold 16,000 shares of the company’s stock on September 9, 2025. The shares were sold at an average price of $156.48, totaling approximately $2.5 million. This sale reduced Comings’ holdings to 12,951 shares, valued at around $2.03 million.

On August 14, Harriet Edelman, a director at Brinker, sold 8,325 shares at an average price of $157.00, resulting in a total transaction of about $1.31 million. Following this transaction, Edelman retained 28,905 shares valued at approximately $4.54 million. In total, corporate insiders have sold 68,325 shares worth $10.75 million over the past ninety days, with insiders now holding 1.43% of the company’s stock.

Brinker International, which is based in the United States, operates well-known casual dining franchises, including Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy. The company continues to adapt to the evolving dining landscape while facing scrutiny from investors following recent stock performance and market trends.

As analysts continue to evaluate Brinker’s potential, stakeholders will be closely watching further developments in the company’s operations and market positioning.