Brinker International (EAT) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade

Company Overview - Brinker International (EAT) operates restaurant chains including Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy [2] - The company's stock closed at $144.81, reflecting a decrease of 0.42% from the previous day, underperforming the S&P 500 which gained 0.08% [1] Recent Performance - Over the last month, Brinker International's shares have decreased by 5.28%, which is better than the Retail-Wholesale sector's loss of 9.1% and the S&P 500's loss of 7.33% [2] - The Zacks Consensus Estimate projects earnings of$ 2.37 per share for the upcoming financial results, indicating a year-over-year growth of 91.13% [3] - Expected net sales for the same period are $1.36 billion, representing a 21.65% increase from the previous year [3] Full-Year Projections - For the full year, the Zacks Consensus Estimates forecast earnings of$ 8.15 per share and revenue of $5.24 billion, reflecting year-over-year changes of +98.78% and +18.65%, respectively [4] Analyst Sentiment - Recent changes in analyst estimates indicate a favorable outlook on Brinker International's business health and profitability [5] - The Zacks Rank system currently rates Brinker International as 1 (Strong Buy), which has historically outperformed with an average annual gain of +25% for 1 stocks since 1988 [7] Valuation Metrics - Brinker International has a Forward P/E ratio of 17.84, which is lower than the industry's average Forward P/E of 23.19 [8] - The company also has a PEG ratio of 0.47, significantly below the Retail-Restaurants industry's average PEG ratio of 2.12 [8] Industry Context - The Retail-Restaurants industry is part of the broader Retail-Wholesale sector and currently holds a Zacks Industry Rank of 140, placing it within the bottom 45% of over 250 industries [9]