Here at Zacks, we focus on our proven ranking system, which places an emphasis on earnings estimates and estimate revisions, to find winning stocks. But we also understand that investors develop their own strategies, so we are constantly looking at the latest trends in value, growth, and momentum to find strong companies for our readers.Considering these trends, value investing is clearly one of the most preferred ways to find strong stocks in any type of market. Value investors use tried-and-true metrics a ...

Brinker International (EAT) appears an attractive pick, as it has been recently upgraded to a Zacks Rank #2 (Buy). This rating change essentially reflects an upward trend in earnings estimates -- one of the most powerful forces impacting stock prices.A company's changing earnings picture is at the core of the Zacks rating. The system tracks the Zacks Consensus Estimate -- the consensus measure of EPS estimates from the sell-side analysts covering the stock -- for the current and following years.Since a chan ...

Chief Financial Officer Joe Taylor to Retire at the End of Fiscal 2024Mika Ware to Succeed as Chief Financial Officer in Fiscal 2025Chris Caldwell Appointed Chief Information OfficerDALLAS, Feb. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Brinker International Inc. (NYSE: EAT) today announced updates to its executive leadership team, including the retirement of Joe Taylor, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, the appointment of Mika Ware as SVP and Chief Financial Officer, effective June 27, 2024, and the appointment of Chris Cal ...

The U.S. restaurant industry put up an impressive show in 2023 despite inflationary pressures that saw the Federal Reserve adopt an aggressive interest rate hike policy. However, consumers continued to spend lavishly at restaurants.The retail sector saw sales decline during this period, but the restaurant business continued to grow, and the trend has remained in 2024.Restaurant sales jumped again in January. The Commerce Department said that sales at U.S. bars and restaurants (adjusted for seasonal variatio ...

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Shares of Brinker International (EAT) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 19.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $46.12 in the previous session. Brinker International has gained 6.1% since the start of the year compared to the 6.2% move for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the 1.4% return for the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has an impressive record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earni ...

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Key PointsBrinker International is growing and optimizing its profits, guiding higher and ready to rally. Analysts are raising their targets and see this market setting a new multi-year high soon. The dividend isn't back yet but balance sheet improvements suggest it could be reinstated in F2025. 5 stocks we like better than Darden RestaurantsBrinker International Inc.'s NYSE: EAT share price is gaining traction after years of wallowing within a trading range. The move sparked by the FQ2/CQ4 earnings report ...