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7. Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)

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Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) is a casual dining restaurant firm that operates Chilli’s and Maggiano’s restaurants. A pocket-friendly restaurant chain, the firm has benefited from inflation-weary customers flocking to its doors. Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT)’s shares are up by 342% over the past twelve months. The stock soared by a whopping 16% on Wednesday after the firm Q2 EPS of $2.80 nearly doubled analyst estimates of $1.56. Cramer mentioned Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) within the context of a broader rally in value stocks that he’s excited about:

“I’m seeing some definite things that interest me. If you walk through value at a price, look at Brinker today, symbol EAT.”

“I’ve got Brinker tonight, and it’s probably up maybe the most of any stock. . . I urge people to watch Brinker, because that’s Chilli’s. And it’s fantastic. They’ve got a really good margarita for a really good price. . . .This is Kevin Hochman. Sometimes you need a genius at the top, and we have one in Chilli’s, also known as Brinker, symbol EAT.”