Why Is BRINKER INTL INC (EAT) Stock Up Today?

EAT stock surged 10.92% to $245.56 on Monday, driven by a combination of strong fourth-quarter results and upbeat guidance for fiscal 2027. The company reported better-than-expected sales growth for Chili's, attributed to restaurant revamps and menu deals. Brinker International also raised its full-year sales and earnings per share forecasts above analyst expectations. The stock opened with a 2.5% gap up and climbed further throughout the session, reaching a high of $245.80.

What Happened

Brinker International’s fourth-quarter adjusted earnings per share came in at $3.07, missing estimates by $0.02, but revenue of $1.536 billion beat the $1.534 billion forecast. The company attributed the revenue beat to strong performance at Chili's, where comparable sales growth was notable. The firm also raised its fiscal 2027 guidance, projecting adjusted EPS between $12.60 and $13.40 and sales between $6.15 billion and $6.27 billion. These figures exceed the consensus estimates of $12.52 for EPS and $6.145 billion for sales. The company announced an expanded share buyback program, signaling confidence in its growth trajectory. An 8-K filing disclosed the preliminary results and other events.

What The Data Shows

The stock opened at $227.00, a 2.5% gap up from the prior close of $221.38. It reached an intraday high of $245.80 at 12:55 PM ET and closed near that level at $245.75. The session saw a volume of 0.8 million shares, which is 0.7 times the 3-month daily average. The stock’s 52-week range is $100.30 to $232.47, making today’s close well above the previous high. The company has a market cap of $9.7 billion, a P/E ratio of 21.7, and trailing twelve-month revenue growth of 11.8%. Net margin stands at 8.1%, and the stock has a beta of 1.25. Recent insider transactions show five sales totaling $817,000 over the past 90 days, with no buy activity.

What To Watch

The company has not scheduled an earnings date for the next reporting period. Investors should monitor the breadth of coverage and any follow-up analyst commentary in the coming days.