This Plexus Analyst Turns Bullish; Here Are Top 5 Upgrades For Tuesday

Why Brinker International Stock Jumped Today

Brinker International (Chili's parent company) stock rose 3.49% after Northcoast upgraded the stock from neutral to buy with a $275 price target, implying 37% upside. The upgrade was driven by strong growth at Chili's, menu improvements, better marketing, and management confidence in achieving in-store margins exceeding 20%. While hypergrowth may be slowing, the company targets 4%-6% annual revenue growth through fiscal 2029 with double-digit adjusted EPS growth.

Brinker International shares are trading higher after Northcoast Research upgraded the stock from Neutral to Buy rating and announced a $275 price target.

Northcoast Research Upgrades Brinker International to Buy, Announces $275 Price Target

Northcoast Research analyst Jim Sanderson upgrades Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) from Neutral to Buy and announces $275 price target.

MetLife Anticipates Q3 Variable Investment Income Of At Least $600M Pre-Tax, FY26 Guidance For Variable Investment Income Of ~$1.60B Pre-Tax

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Can MetLife's Group Benefits Segment Maintain Its Momentum?

MetLife's Group Benefits segment reported 25% year-over-year earnings growth in Q2 2026, driven by volume growth and improved underwriting. Group Life's mortality ratio improved to 79%, below the 83%-88% target range. However, some mortality benefits may not persist as about 2 percentage points reflected prior-period development. Competitors The Hartford and Aflac showed mixed results, with Hartford's employee benefits expanding but facing higher disability loss ratios, while Aflac's earnings declined despite sales growth.

Meta To Rally Around 18%? Here Are 10 Top Analyst Forecasts For Tuesday

Analysts upgraded Fifth Third to Buy and adjusted price targets for Exelon, Alaska Air, Fair Isaac, Meta, Alkermes, Twilio and Warner Bros. Discovery.