Brinker International

EAT

Market cap $6.89B

Brinker International (EAT) closed at $151.09 in the latest trading session, marking a -3.91% move from the prior day.

EAT has surged 23% in six months on Chili's momentum and pricing strength, yet still trades below its peak, raising the question of holding for further upside.

In the most recent trading session, Brinker International (EAT) closed at $157.23, indicating a -1.27% shift from the previous trading day.

DALLAS, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) has scheduled its earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, to review third quarter fiscal 2026 earnings, which will be announced before the market opens on April 29, 2026.

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Chili's is calling out fast food, taking them to "food court" and setting a new standard for chicken sandwiches with industry-leading value available nationwide DALLAS, April 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The chicken sandwich category has exploded over the last few years, but consumers continue to feel the empty promise of so-called "value" from fast food restaurants. For years, Chili's® Grill & Bar has redefined value with the addition of Big Smasher and Big QP burgers to the game-changing 3 For Me menu, giving guests an entrée with fries, bottomless chips and salsa, and an unlimited fountain drink for just $10.99 – an unmatched value and dining experience, available every day for everyone, that can't be beat by a fast food meal.

Brinker bets on a premium chicken sandwich launch with strong early test results, aiming to drive traffic and sustain Chili's growth momentum.

EAT's Chili's turnaround gains traction with strong sales, rising traffic and disciplined strategy; now store upgrades and expansion aim to fuel the next phase.

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