Brinker International Posts 1.59 Average Broker Rating, 4.2% EPS Estimate Rise
Brinker International carries an average brokerage recommendation of 1.59 from 23 firms, with 65.2% issuing Strong Buy ratings and 8.7% issuing Buy. Its Zacks Consensus Estimate for fiscal year EPS climbed 4.2% over the past month to $10.61, earning a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy).
1. Brokerage Recommendation Breakdown
Brinker International’s average brokerage recommendation (ABR) stands at 1.59 on a 1–5 scale, based on 23 analyst ratings. Of these, 15 have issued Strong Buy ratings (65.2%) and two have issued Buy ratings (8.7%), indicating a predominantly bullish view among sell-side analysts.
2. Zacks Estimate Revision and Rank
Over the past month, analysts have raised Brinker’s consensus EPS estimate for the current year by 4.2% to $10.61. This upward revision and other earnings estimate trends have propelled the company to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting strong near-term price potential.
3. Implications for Investors
While the buy-equivalent ABR may signal bullish sentiment, historical data shows brokerage recommendations often carry positive bias. Investors may benefit from using the ABR to confirm independent analysis, particularly when aligned with quantitative earnings revisions like the Zacks Rank.