Brinker International saw an improvement in its IBD SmartSelect Composite Rating Monday, from 85 to 96.
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The new rating shows the stock is outpacing 96% of all stocks when it comes to the most important stock-picking criteria. The top-performing stocks tend to have a 95 or better grade as they launch a significant move so be sure to keep that in mind when looking for the best stocks to buy and watch.
Brinker International is not currently near a proper entry. Look for the stock to form and break out of a new base.
The stock earns a 98 EPS Rating, which means its recent quarterly and annual earnings growth tops 98% of all stocks.
Its Accumulation/Distribution Rating of B- shows moderate buying by institutional investors over the last 13 weeks.
In Q4, the company reported 55% earnings growth. Revenue growth fell to 21%, down from 27% in the prior quarter.
Brinker International earns the No. 1 rank among its peers in the Retail-Restaurants industry group. Dutch Bros and Cheesecake Factory are also among the group's highest-rated stocks.
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