Brinker (EAT)'s CEO Has "Done a Great Job," Says Jim Cramer

We recently published 9 Stocks on Jim Cramer’s Radar.  Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) is one of the stocks on Jim Cramer's radar.

Restaurant chain Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)’s shares are up by 14% over the past year as the firm has operated in a tough restaurant industry plagued with high prices. Evercore’s David Palmer revealed in December on CNBC that Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) was his preferred stock due to consistent execution and strong value. Palmer added that the restaurant firm could position itself to benefit from the demand from middle-income customers. Cramer agrees with the Evercore analyst, as he has asserted multiple times in 2025 that Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) benefits from strong management and a smart pricing strategy designed to retain market share in the current environment. In this appearance, he reiterated these points:

“Look Kevin Hochman’s done a great job. The stock really dipped big when cattle prices went way up. I’m glad to see it’s coming back. I think he’s got cattle price under control. He has a $10 meal, and most people don’t have that, it’s actually pretty terrific, people should try it.”

Antipodes Global Value Strategy also commented on Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) in its third quarter 2025 investor letter:

“Restaurant operator Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) lagged peers despite strong quarterly results. Brinker reported a 21% year-on-year increase in revenue, with the company beating consensus EPS estimates in each of the trailing four quarters. Positive sales momentum at Brinker’s Chili’s franchises was offset by investor concerns around competition and broader macro softness.”

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