Earnings Outlook For Brinker International

Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) will release its quarterly earnings report on Wednesday, 2026-01-28. Here's a brief overview for investors ahead of the announcement.

Analysts anticipate Brinker International to report an earnings per share (EPS) of $2.58.

Anticipation surrounds Brinker International's announcement, with investors hoping to hear about both surpassing estimates and receiving positive guidance for the next quarter.

New investors should understand that while earnings performance is important, market reactions are often driven by guidance.

Past Earnings Performance

Last quarter the company beat EPS by $0.16, which was followed by a 5.99% drop in the share price the next day.

Here's a look at Brinker International's past performance and the resulting price change:

Quarter

Q1 2026

Q4 2025

Q3 2025

Q2 2025

EPS Estimate

1.77

2.45

2.57

1.86

EPS Actual

1.93

2.49

2.66

2.80

Price Change %

-6.00

0.00

-2.00

2.00

Performance of Brinker International Shares

Shares of Brinker International were trading at $157.4 as of January 26. Over the last 52-week period, shares are down 11.81%. Given that these returns are generally negative, long-term shareholders are likely bearish going into this earnings release.

Analyst Observations about Brinker International

For investors, grasping market sentiments and expectations in the industry is vital. This analysis explores the latest insights regarding Brinker International.

The consensus rating for Brinker International is Outperform, derived from 17 analyst ratings. An average one-year price target of $168.82 implies a potential 7.26% upside.

Peer Ratings Overview

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