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Brinker International (EAT)
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Technical Analysis 
Aug 19, 2026, 12:00 amThis summary was created by AI, based on 4 opinions in the last 12 months.
Brinker International's stock, symbol EAT-N, experienced a significant surge of 14% after reporting better-than-expected Q3 results, alleviating investor concerns that had built up due to challenging weather conditions in January. February and March showed much improved results, allowing management to raise their low-end forecasts, which has contributed positively to investor sentiment. The recent performance included beating both top and bottom-line expectations while also exceeding same-store sales figures. Additionally, although restaurant stocks are currently out of favor, EAT-N trades at a relatively low price-to-earnings ratio of 10x, presenting an opportunity for investors who believe in a market rebound. Experts suggest that despite potential profit-taking due to falling commodity prices, this might still be a favorable time to enter the stock market for long-term investors.
US restaurant company with over 1500 stores with the vast majority being Chili’s. Balance sheet problems in 2008 have been fixed and they are now investment grade. Same-store sales was very weak coming out of the financial crisis but have turned positive in the last 6 quarters. A $2.5 billion company and they just gave guidance that they are going to buy back $1 billion of stock and going to pay $300 million in dividends. You’ll get half your money back between now and 2017 and you’ll own more of the business than you do today. Dividend yield of 2.19%.
Craig MillarMain restaurant is Chili's in the US. Have done some good things in turning things around and getting margins up. In the restaurant business you are better to find newer concepts with potential future store growth. Restaurants are going to be pressured over the next few years by rising food and commodity costs. Trades at a steep multiple of 15-16 times earnings.
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(A Top Pick March 26/13. Up 12.49%.) Have roughly 1500 restaurants and all but 44 are under the Chili’s brand. This is primarily a capital return to shareholders story. Management intends to buy back $1 billion worth of stock between now and the end of 2017. 2.3% dividend yield.