Brinker International Soars 12.2% YTD, Earnings Estimate Up 4.5%
Brinker International has gained 12.2% year-to-date versus the Retail-Wholesale sector’s -0.1% return, also outpacing its 39-company Retail-Restaurants industry average gain of 6.3%. Over the past quarter, its full-year earnings estimate rose 4.5% and it holds a #1 Strong Buy ranking.
1. Year-to-Date Performance
Brinker International has gained 12.2% year-to-date, outpacing the Retail-Wholesale sector’s average return of -0.1% through mid-February. It ranks among the top performers of the sector’s 193 companies so far this year.
2. Earnings Estimate Revision and Ranking
Over the past quarter, the full-year EPS forecast for Brinker has been raised by 4.5%, underscoring improving analyst sentiment. The stock currently holds a #1 Strong Buy ranking.
3. Industry and Peer Comparison
The 39-company Retail-Restaurants industry has averaged a 6.3% gain year-to-date, with Brinker leading the group. Peers such as Williams-Sonoma have returned 20.2% YTD and received a 0.2% EPS forecast increase and a #2 Buy rating.