Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Stock Forecast
EAT analyst forecast
as of October 18, 2026- Analyst consensus
- Strong buy 4.52 / 5 from 23 analysts
- Price target
- $261.00 average of analyst targets
- Upside to target
- +27.9% from the latest close
- Next earnings
- October 28, 2026 EPS estimate $2.49
- 52-week range
- $102.29 – $253.94
EAT analyst ratings
23 analystsNumber of analysts at each rating.
EAT price target
The average of analyst 12-month price targets compared with the latest close and the 52-week range.
EAT earnings per share estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Year ago | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.43 | $2.26 | $2.64 | $1.93 | +25.8% | 20 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.37 | $3.21 | $3.52 | $2.87 | +17.4% | 20 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $13.27 | $12.92 | $13.65 | $10.74 | +23.5% | 22 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $14.56 | $13.85 | $15.25 | $13.27 | +9.8% | 21 |
Consensus EPS estimates; growth compares the average estimate with the year-ago EPS.
EAT revenue estimates
| Period | Average | Low | High | Growth | Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $1.45B | $1.42B | $1.47B | +7.7% | 19 |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $1.54B | $1.52B | $1.56B | +5.9% | 19 |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $6.29B | $6.17B | $6.38B | +8.3% | 20 |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $6.48B | $6.29B | $6.58B | +3.0% | 19 |
EAT EPS: reported and forecast
Fiscal years; "E" marks estimates, the line shows the range from the lowest to the highest estimate.
EAT revenue: reported and forecast
EAT EPS estimate revisions
| Period | 90 days ago | 60 days ago | 30 days ago | 7 days ago | Now | Change (90 d) | Revisions (30 d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current quarter (Sep '26) | $2.25 | $2.39 | $2.41 | $2.41 | $2.43 | +7.9% | 4 up · 3 down |
| Next quarter (Dec '26) | $3.27 | $3.36 | $3.37 | $3.36 | $3.37 | +3.0% | 7 up · 2 down |
| Current fiscal year (FY2027) | $12.46 | $13.23 | $13.25 | $13.24 | $13.27 | +6.4% | 8 up · 1 down |
| Next fiscal year (FY2028) | $13.56 | $14.52 | $14.59 | $14.55 | $14.56 | +7.3% | 7 up · 2 down |
How the consensus EPS estimate changed over the last 90 days, and how many analysts raised or lowered it in the last 30 days.
EAT earnings surprises
Reported EPS vs the consensus estimate for the last 12 quarters; EAT beat in 11 of 12.
What analysts expect from EAT
23 analysts cover Brinker International; their consensus rating is strong buy (4.52 on a 1–5 scale, where 5 is a strong buy). The average price target is $261.00, 27.9% above the latest close of $204.14. Analysts expect earnings of $13.27 per share for FY2027, +23.5% from a year earlier. For FY2028 the average estimate is $14.56 per share on revenue of $6.5 billion. Brinker International beat the EPS estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.
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EAT forecast FAQ
What is Brinker International's price target?
The average analyst price target for Brinker International is $261.00, 27.9% above the latest close of $204.14.
Is Brinker International a buy, hold or sell?
Of 23 analysts covering Brinker International, 17 rate it a strong buy, 3 a buy, 2 a hold, 0 a sell and 1 a strong sell, a consensus of strong buy. Ratings are opinions, not a recommendation from Quotelinks.
What is Brinker International's EPS forecast?
Analysts forecast $13.27 per share for FY2027 (range $12.92 to $13.65); for FY2028 the estimate is $14.56.
What is Brinker International's revenue forecast?
The average revenue estimate for FY2027 is $6.3 billion, growth of 8.3%; for FY2028 it is $6.5 billion.
When does Brinker International report earnings?
Brinker International is expected to report results for the quarter ending September 30, 2026 on October 28, 2026 before the market opens; the EPS estimate is $2.49.
Does Brinker International usually beat earnings estimates?
Brinker International reported EPS at or above the analyst estimate in 11 of the last 12 quarters.