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title: "Analyst Reiterates Buy on Brinker, Citing Chili’s Outperformance, Strong Long-Term Guidance, and Attractive FY27 Valuation"
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description: "UBS analyst Dennis Geiger has reiterated a Buy rating on Brinker (EAT) stock, citing strong performance from Chili’s and positive long-term guidance. He highlights Chili’s same-store sales outpacing casual dining trends, supported by menu upgrades and marketing efforts. Geiger finds the current valuation attractive at 12x FY27 consensus EPS, with potential for growth from unit expansion, Maggiano’s recovery, and share repurchases."
datetime: "2026-04-30T10:56:35.000Z"
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# Analyst Reiterates Buy on Brinker, Citing Chili’s Outperformance, Strong Long-Term Guidance, and Attractive FY27 Valuation

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger has maintained their bullish stance on EAT stock, giving a Buy rating today.

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Dennis Geiger has given his Buy rating due to a combination of factors tied to Brinker’s recent performance and forward outlook. He views Chili’s same-store sales strength, which has exceeded broader casual dining trends, as proof that the brand’s value positioning, menu upgrades, marketing, and operational improvements are resonating with guests even amid a challenging macro environment.

He also considers the company’s updated longer-term guidance and the early success of the new chicken sandwich platform as supportive of continued sales momentum and market share gains. At roughly 12x FY27 consensus EPS, he sees the current valuation as attractive relative to growth prospects, with further upside potential from accelerating unit expansion, a gradual Maggiano’s recovery, balance sheet flexibility, and ongoing share repurchases.

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