Brinker International shares gained more than 2% after JPMorgan raised its rating on the Chili's parent thanks to an attractive valuation. The bank upgraded the stock to overweight from neutral. Analyst John Ivankoe did trim his price target to $175 from $180, which still signals about 38% upside ahead. While the stock down 4% year to date, Ivankoe thinks this may serve as an attractive entry point given the company's valuation. He said Brinker trades at 15 times calendar 2027 earnings estimates, below rivals Darden and Texas Roadhouse. EAT YTD mountain EAT YTD chart "We rate Brinker OW as the stock has given up most 2025 gains despite a CEO clearly interested in continued reinvestments to finally differentiate Chilis in a long commoditized — yet very important bar grill segment," Ivankoe

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