Brinker International director Cindy Davis sells $441,833 in stock

Cindy L Davis, a director at Brinker International, sold 1,775 shares of the company's common stock on August 13, 2026. The sale occurred at a price of $248.92 per share, resulting in a total transaction value of $441,833. The stock's current price stands at $241.71, marking a 53% increase over the past year and a 68% rise year-to-date.

However, InvestingPro analysis indicates that the stock might be overvalued compared to its Fair Value. Post-sell, Davis retains a direct ownership of 8,973 shares of Brinker International common stock. Subscribers of InvestingPro have access to 18 additional exclusive insights about EAT, alongside thorough financial health metrics.

Analysts at various firms have also adjusted their price targets for Brinker International Inc.'s shares, signaling diverse perspectives on the company's future performance. BofA Securities has increased its target to $310 while maintaining a Buy rating, citing strong unit-level economics. UBS raised its target to $285, emphasizing continued sales momentum at Chili's and the potential for substantial earnings per share growth by fiscal 2027.

DA Davidson adjusted its target to $260, noting improved same-store sales and better-than-expected guidance for fiscal 2027, while retaining a Neutral rating. KeyBanc set its target at $275, highlighting a 5.6% growth in same-store sales for the fourth quarter and optimistic fiscal 2027 guidance. BMO Capital maintained a target of $230, despite earnings per share of $3.07 in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2026, falling slightly short of consensus estimates due to softer restaurant margins.

These contrasting analyst sentiments reflect a range of confidence levels in Brinker’s future prospects.