Citi analyst Jon Tower Reaffirms Hold Rating on Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) with $156 PT

Fisher Asset Management holds $43.97 million worth of Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) shares, helping it secure a place on our list of billionaire Ken Fisher’s 10 consumer stock picks with the highest upside potential.

On October 14, 2025, Citi analyst Jon Tower reaffirmed a “Hold” rating on Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) with a $156 price target.

The retained stance reflects a balanced outlook for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT). While the company is expected to demonstrate solid performance in the short term, including share gains, margin improvements, and an anticipated EPS beat in the upcoming quarter, the analyst expects broader industry softness to result in a slower start in the following quarter.

Furthermore, the analyst shed light on the company’s share performance in the last three months, which lagged behind that of its peers, reinforcing his cautious stance. Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)’s share price has experienced a 20.89% decline in the past three months. Meanwhile, the restaurant industry has experienced a 6.6% decline in the same period. Both the company and the industry trail behind the S&P 500’s 5.8% return in the last three months.

While Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)’s reaffirmed guidance could push the share price upward in the short term, ongoing reinvestment needs and consumer demand uncertainties reinforce the analyst’s “Hold” rating.

Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) runs casual dining restaurants, known for its flagship Chili’s Grill & Bar and Italian-inspired subsidiary Maggiano’s Little Italy. It is included in Ken Fisher’s Stock Portfolio.

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