Barclays analyst Jeff Bernstein maintains $Brinker International (EAT.US)$ with a hold rating, and adjusts the target price from $66 to $143.
According to TipRanks data, the analyst has a success rate of 57.5% and a total average return of 4.7% over the past year.
Furthermore, according to the comprehensive report, the opinions of $Brinker International (EAT.US)$'s main analysts recently are as follows:
The firm holds a more optimistic view on the U.S. restaurant sector's sales outlook for 2025, anticipating that the macro backdrop and industry environment in the U.S. will see modest improvements. Many companies are expected to see margin improvements in 2025 due to benign food inflation. Traffic remains a key variable, with ongoing risks including less pricing, continued labor inflation, and increased discounting activity.
The outlook for the U.S. restaurant industry in 2025 anticipates a continuation of recent trends, with discretionary sectors expected to continue outperforming. The industry has seen an acceleration in comps recently, supported by a strengthening consumer base, easier comparisons, and growing confidence. Growth is predicted to dominate over value, particularly in the fast casual segment, where comps and inflation are moving favorably.
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