Frankfurt - Delayed Quote • EUR Brinker International, Inc. (BKJ.F) Follow Compare 127.00 +5.00 (+4.10%) At close: 3:49:03 PM GMT+1 All News Press Releases SEC Filings All SEC Filings Corporate Changes & Voting Matters Periodic Financial Reports Proxy Statements Tender Offer/Acquisition Reports Offering Registrations Here is What to Know Beyond Why Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is a Trending Stock Brinker International (EAT) has received quite a bit of attention from Zacks.com users lately. Therefore, it is wise to be aware of the facts that can impact the stock's prospects. Morgan Stanley upgrades Brinker International on Chili turnaround, improving sales Investing.com -- Morgan Stanley (NYSE:MS) analysts upgraded Brinker International (NYSE:EAT), the parent company of Chili’s and Maggiano’s Little Italy, shares to Equal Weight from Underweight and hiked their price target to $115 from $70. 4 Stocks Leveraging Relative Price Strength Strategy for 2025 QFIN, EAT, URBN and ANF are four stocks with explosive relative price strength. Restaurants balance keeping diners and investors happy with deals Darden Restaurants (DRI) shares gained after the Olive Garden parent company reported earnings and lifted its sales outlook. The company's results come as restaurants run promotions to appeal to value-conscious consumers, like Olive Garden's never-ending pasta deal or Chili's (EAT) and Applebee's (DIN) respective value meals. Guggenheim Securities senior analyst Gregory Francfort joins Market Domination with Julie Hyman and Josh Lipton to share his outlook for the restaurant industry in 2025. "Looking back at 2024, it's been somewhat of a challenging year from a top-line perspective for restaurants, cost inflation has come down, [and] you still have labor going up," Francfort says. The analyst adds, "Food costs are much more benign than they were 12 months ago, and as we look out over the next 12 months, we expect food costs maybe ticks up a little bit [as] labor [is] kind of still sticky" and consumers spend more. He says a key challenge for restaurants right now is "having to try to balance a consumer that's pushing back a bit with also delivering a bottom line that satisfies the investor base." Watch the video above to learn more about the analyst's thoughts on Starbucks (SBUX). To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan. Brinker International's (NYSE:EAT) 54% CAGR outpaced the company's earnings growth over the same three-year period The worst result, after buying shares in a company (assuming no leverage), would be if you lose all the money you put... Why the Market Dipped But Brinker International (EAT) Gained Today Brinker International (EAT) concluded the recent trading session at $133.77, signifying a +1.07% move from its prior day's close. Why Chili's is 'built to win': Brinker International CEO A competitive battle of value meals is heating up between Applebee's and Chili's, with both restaurant chains taking to social media to prove their customer value proposition. Applebee's (owned by Dine Brands [DIN]) president Tony Moralejo appeared on Yahoo Finance to defend the brand's value strategy, announcing a new promotion of unlimited fries and soft drinks. Today, Brinker International Inc. (EAT) CEO Kevin Hochman, owner of the Chili's restaurant chain, joined Market Domination alongside Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the company's operations and assert its leadership in the restaurant market. "We have been really winning in the industry," Hochman stated, highlighting the brand's 14% comparable sales growth in the most recent quarter. "Here's the reality: we're leading the industry on value," he added, noting that increased competition ultimately benefits consumers. "Anything that can bring attention to our unbeatable $10.99 value is a good thing," Hochman told Yahoo Finance. The company's growth strategy focuses on fundamental improvements: better food and service, enhanced labor practices, and facility upgrades. "We've been in the gym for the last 2½ years...we're built now to win," Hochman said. Hochman also detailed an innovative "all-day counter" concept, which allows workers to proactively manage restaurant operations. "We're taking ideas from the teams, putting them into restaurants, and seeing record guest metrics," he explained. While value remains a key focus, Hochman emphasized that Chili's caters to diverse consumer preferences. "Not everybody who comes to Chili's wants just the value meal," he noted, highlighting the restaurant's range of menu options at various price points. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Market Domination here. This post was written by Angel Smith Three Reasons to Avoid EAT and One Stock to Buy Instead The past six months have been a windfall for Brinker International’s shareholders. The company’s stock price has jumped 93.5%, setting a new 52-week high of $132.60 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the run-up might have investors contemplating their next move. Applebee's raises the value meal stakes with endless fries Things get feisty on social media between Applebee's, owned by Dine Brands Global (DIN), and competitor Chili's, owned by Brinker International (EAT), as the restaurants compare their rivaling value meal offerings. Applebee's president Tony Moralejo sits down with Asking for a Trend Host Josh Lipton and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss the social media beef with Chili's and its expanded value offerings to appeal to budget-conscious consumers. "The trends right now are that consumers are pushing value more and more, and at Applebee's, we believe the average American should have a great meal without breaking the bank," Moralejo says, adding, "That's why we created the $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal." As part of its efforts to appeal to the value-conscious consumer, Moralejo announces Applebee's will offer endless french fries and free refills starting on Friday. Consumers are "under a lot of pressure and the competition for share of wallet is intense. But that's where you have to rely on your differentiator. And for us, it's you're going to get fast food prices with full-service attention," Moralejo adds. To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Naomi Buchanan. 3 Reasons Growth Investors Will Love Brinker International (EAT) Brinker International (EAT) could produce exceptional returns because of its solid growth attributes. Here's Why Brinker International (EAT) is a Strong Momentum Stock Wondering how to pick strong, market-beating stocks for your investment portfolio? Look no further than the Zacks Style Scores. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 13th ICAGY, EAT, and INGR it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on December 13, 2024. This Stock Outperformed Nvidia. It Has Nothing to Do With Tech or AI. Shares of Dallas-based Brinker are up 201% this year, as of Wednesday’s close, the best performance for the stock since first going public 40 years ago. The restaurant commands a market value of $5.8 billion, over three times higher than at the start of the year. Goldman Sachs called the stock its top idea and initiated it at Buy last week. A Look Back at Sit-Down Dining Stocks’ Q3 Earnings: Darden (NYSE:DRI) Vs The Rest Of The Pack Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q3 behind us, let’s have a look at Darden (NYSE:DRI) and its peers. Are Retail-Wholesale Stocks Lagging Maplebear Inc. (CART) This Year? Here is how Maplebear (CART) and Brinker International (EAT) have performed compared to their sector so far this year. 3 Sector ETFs & Stocks to Gain On Upbeat November Jobs Data The U.S. economy added 227, 000 jobs in November 2024, beating forecasts of 200, 000. Q3 Earnings Outperformers: Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) And The Rest Of The Sit-Down Dining Stocks Looking back on sit-down dining stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Denny's (NASDAQ:DENN) and its peers. Best Growth Stocks to Buy for December 11th ICAGY, EAT, and INGR it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) growth stocks list on December 11, 2024. The Zacks Rank Explained: How to Find Strong Buy Retail and Wholesale Stocks The Zacks Rank offers investors a way to easily find top-rated stocks and build a winning investment portfolio. Here's why you should take advantage. Consumers look for value in both meals, gifts this holiday season With inflation driving up the cost of both gifts and meals, consumers are focused on finding the best bang for their buck this holiday season. In an interview with Asking for a Trend's Josh Lipton, R.J. Hottovy, Placer.ai Head of Analytical Research, said that while the average person is being more discreet about how they spend their money, brands that are delivering consistent results, like Chili's (EAT), Chipotle (CMG), Sweetgreen (SG), and Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), are still seeing growth. "I think that's kind of the lesson from 2024 is it's a tough environment," he said. "But those that are innovating, that those are giving the most value, they are driving traffic right now." As far as holiday shopping goes, while malls might seem like a relic of the past, many have seen a resurgence after pivoting to experiential retail. According to Hottovy, malls actually outperformed retailers on Black Friday this year. "People were going out Black Friday, but for the experience. They were going out for the seasonal attractions," Hottovy said. "They were going for pictures of Santa. They were going out dining. We saw really big fine dining numbers for Black Friday. So it's interesting because now we've had a couple years where malls have repositioned themselves through mixed-use strategies. They're bringing in more attractions and, you know, the way people interact with malls has completely changed and I think we really saw the fruits of that labor come out on Black Friday." To watch more expert insights and analysis on the latest market action, check out more Asking for a Trend here. This post was written by Conor White Performance Overview Trailing total returns as of 12/20/2024, which may include dividends or other distributions. Benchmark is S&P 500 Return BKJ.F S&P 500 YTD +220.71% +24.34% 1-Year +239.57% +24.38% 3-Year +326.17% +28.36%