Jim Cramer on Brinker: “This Stock Was Up Huge Coming in From Last Year”

Company Overview - Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) operates casual dining restaurants under the brands Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy [2] Earnings Report Reaction - Following the earnings report, Brinker’s stock experienced a significant decline, dropping 30% from its highs before the report and finishing down 7.5% on the day of the announcement [1] - Despite beating both top and bottom line expectations, the market reacted negatively due to management's comments on challenges related to tariffs and margin pressures, particularly concerning import duties on beef and shrimp [1] Market Sentiment - The stock's performance indicates a lack of confidence from investors, as the bulls found little to support their optimism, with management only reiterating the full-year forecast without providing additional positive guidance [1]