Wells Fargo Cuts Brinker International (EAT) Price Target to $270
Key Points
- Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on Brinker International, Inc. EAT on October 21, 2026, adjusting its price target from $280.00 to $270.00.
- Wells Fargo's $270 price target implies 43.63% upside from Brinker International, Inc.'s ($EAT) current $187.98 share price.
- Brinker International, Inc. recently traded around $187.98 as the company prepares to report its next financial update on October 28, 2026.
- Wall Street maintains a strong buy consensus view on the restaurant operator, with analysts monitoring recent insider transactions and institutional portfolio shifts.
Since the rating, $EAT is down 0.6% to date (from the $188.06 close on Oct 21, 2026).
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Wells Fargo maintained its Overweight rating on Brinker International, Inc. EAT on October 21, 2026, while lowering its price target from $280.00 to $270.00. The research note highlights the firm's ongoing positive outlook on the restaurant operator ahead of its upcoming financial report.
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Wells Fargo's Call on Brinker International
On October 21, 2026, Wells Fargo issued a research note keeping an Overweight rating on the casual dining company while trimming the target price by $10.00 to $270.00. Other Wall Street firms have also updated their views on the stock recently. On October 14, 2026, Jefferies upgraded the stock to a Buy rating and raised its target from $230.00 to $255.00. Raymond James upgraded the shares to a Strong Buy rating on October 16, 2026, moving its target from $270.00 to $260.00. On the same day, TD Cowen kept a Buy rating while shifting its target from $270.00 to $250.00. Citigroup maintained a Buy rating on October 19, 2026, while adjusting its target from $282.00 to $270.00. Overall, the stock carries a strong buy recommendation across 22 analyst opinions with a mean target of $259.09.
Other Institutional Activity in Brinker International
Large institutional funds have adjusted their holdings in the restaurant group over recent reporting periods. Holocene Advisors, LP reduced its stake by 34,002 shares, ending with 1,106,997 shares valued at about $207,661,563.00. Arrowstreet Capital, Limited Partnership lowered its holdings by 105,123 shares to finish with 1,065,514 shares worth roughly $199,879,767.00. Meanwhile, Orbis Allan Gray Ltd grew its position by 8,255 shares, wrapping up the period with 935,796 shares valued at approximately $175,545,968.00.
Brinker International, Inc. Stock Holds Steady
Brinker International, Inc. shares recently traded around $187.98 as of October 22, 2026. The stock sits below its 50-day moving average of $214.58 and above its 200-day moving average of $173.00. The share price compares to a 52-week trading span between $100.30 and $254.99.
$EAT price target
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Recent Earnings
For its trailing twelve-month period, Brinker International generated $5,807,399,936.00 in revenue alongside $10.87 in earnings per share. The company posted a net profit margin of 8.4% and a return on equity of 119.6%. The company is scheduled to release its next financial update on October 28, 2026.
Insider Buying and Selling at Brinker International, Inc.
Company insiders have completed several transactions in recent months. Director Joseph Michael Depinto sold 25,000 shares on August 28, 2026, at an average price of $230.39 for a total value of $5,759,750.00. Chief Financial Officer Michaela M Ware disposed of 3,030 shares on September 1, 2026, at $233.48 per share, totaling $707,444.00. Director Frances L Allen sold 500 shares on September 4, 2026, at an average price of $234.50 worth $117,250.00. Director James C Katzman parted with 650 shares on September 9, 2026, at $220.09 per share for a total of $143,058.00.
About Brinker International
Brinker International, Inc. owns, develops, operates, and franchises casual dining restaurants in the United States and international markets. The company operates the well-known Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy restaurant chains. Founded in 1975, the company is headquartered in Dallas, Texas, and employs thousands of team members across its restaurant network.
Bottom Line
Investors are watching for the upcoming earnings report on October 28, 2026, to gauge ongoing operational performance. Wall Street sentiment remains broadly positive as analysts monitor valuation levels and margin trends heading into the report.
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