Stephens & Co. Reiterates Overweight on Brinker International, Maintains $300 Price Target
Stephens & Co. analyst Jim Salera reiterates Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) with a Overweight and maintains $300 price target.
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TD Cowen Reiterates Buy on Brinker International, Maintains $270 Price Target
TD Cowen analyst Andrew M. Charles reiterates Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) with a Buy and maintains $270 price target.
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