Brinker International, Inc (NYSE: EAT) has a higher price-to-earnings ratio of 29.00x compared to its average ratio, The 36-month beta value for EAT is at 2.50. Analysts have varying views on the stock, with 1 analysts rating it as a “buy,” 1 rating it as “overweight,” 15 as “hold,” and 2 as “sell.”
The public float for EAT is 43.67M, and currently, shorts hold a 12.78% of that float. The average trading volume for EAT on November 14, 2024 was 1.50M shares.
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EAT) stock’s latest price update
The stock price of Brinker International, Inc (NYSE: EAT) has plunged by -0.29 when compared to previous closing price of 119.00, but the company has seen a 2.42% gain in its stock price over the last five trading sessions. prnewswire.com reported 2024-11-12 that The Italian American restaurant is continuing to expand its offerings, incorporating timely flavors and ingredients DALLAS, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Maggiano’s Little Italy is celebrating the season with new fall-inspired menu items available throughout November and a limited-time Thanksgiving Family-Style menu, available for dine-in or carryout on November 28 at all locations nationwide. New menu selections include seasonal favorites like Butternut Squash Ravioli, “Riserva” Veal Parmesan, and Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, available until December 4.
EAT’s Market Performance
EAT’s stock has risen by 2.42% in the past week, with a monthly rise of 32.53% and a quarterly rise of 76.93%. The volatility ratio for the week is 3.67% while the volatility levels for the last 30 days are 3.30% for Brinker International, Inc The simple moving average for the past 20 days is 14.50% for EAT’s stock, with a 80.59% simple moving average for the past 200 days.
Analysts’ Opinion of EAT
Many brokerage firms have already submitted their reports for EAT stocks, with JP Morgan repeating the rating for EAT by listing it as a “Neutral.” The predicted price for EAT in the upcoming period, according to JP Morgan is $100 based on the research report published on October 31, 2024 of the current year 2024.
BMO Capital Markets, on the other hand, stated in their research note that they expect to see EAT reach a price target of $105, previously predicting the price at $80. The rating they have provided for EAT stocks is “Market Perform” according to the report published on October 31st, 2024.
EAT Trading at 34.64% from the 50-Day Moving Average
After a stumble in the market that brought EAT to its low price for the period of the last 52 weeks, the company was unable to rebound, for now settling with -1.53% of loss for the given period.
Volatility was left at 3.30%, however, over the last 30 days, the volatility rate increased by 3.67%, as shares surge +30.73% for the moving average over the last 20 days. Over the last 50 days, in opposition, the stock is trading +64.86% upper at present.
During the last 5 trading sessions, EAT rose by +2.42%, which changed the moving average for the period of 200-days by +191.60% in comparison to the 20-day moving average, which settled at $103.62. In addition, Brinker International, Inc saw 174.78% in overturn over a single year, with a tendency to cut further gains.
Insider Trading
Reports are indicating that there were more than several insider trading activities at EAT starting from Ware Michaela M, who sale 5,242 shares at the price of $114.48 back on Nov 08 ’24. After this action, Ware Michaela M now owns 21,402 shares of Brinker International, Inc, valued at $600,104 using the latest closing price.
Comings Douglas N., the SVP & COO, Chili’s of Brinker International, Inc, sale 7,783 shares at $107.96 during a trade that took place back on Nov 04 ’24, which means that Comings Douglas N. is holding 41,826 shares at $840,253 based on the most recent closing price.
Stock Fundamentals for EAT
Current profitability levels for the company are sitting at:
- 0.06 for the present operating margin
- 0.2 for the gross margin
The net margin for Brinker International, Inc stands at 0.04. The total capital return value is set at 0.15.
Based on Brinker International, Inc (EAT), the company’s capital structure generated 0.99 points at debt to capital in total, while cash flow to debt ratio is standing at 0.5. The debt to equity ratio resting at 66.89. The interest coverage ratio of the stock is 4.74.
Currently, EBITDA for the company is 400.7 million with net debt to EBITDA at 4.29. When we switch over and look at the enterprise to sales, we see a ratio of 1.6. The receivables turnover for the company is 83.95for trailing twelve months and the total asset turnover is 1.79. The liquidity ratio also appears to be rather interesting for investors as it stands at 0.32.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Brinker International, Inc (EAT) has had a better performance lately. Opinion on the stock among analysts is bearish, with some giving it a “sell” rating and others a “hold”. It is worth mentioning that the stock is currently trading in close proximity to its 50-day moving average and its 52-week high.
