Jim Cramer Said These 13 Stocks Can Hold Their Value Amid Tariffs

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

Number of Hedge Fund Holders: 51

According to Cramer, restaurant stocks like Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:EAT) stand a chance to perform as they do not partake in importing much. He said, “Restaurants work. Not a lot of imports for these. I like Brinker. Got hit badly today.”

Brinker (NYSE:EAT) owns and manages casual dining establishments, mainly under its two brands, Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, in addition to operating through franchising. It was not that long ago when Cramer was singing the company’s praises when he said:

“I want to start with someone we had on the show last night. He’s making more money for you than any company I’m talking about. I’m talking about Kevin Hochman. He’s the CEO of Brinker. Hey, just because it’s small doesn’t mean you can’t make money, there’s no rule. You may know them as the parent of Chili’s… It’s a chain of 1200 casual dining restaurants in the U.S.… A few years ago, Hochman departed a high-level job at Yum Brands where he ran KFC in order to take the helm of Brinker…

I always liked the price point… But I never liked the stock, nothing special, marginal, meaningless, and then less than three years ago, Hochman came roaring in as CEO and it’s never been the same. He simplified the menu that’s too hard… He gave you a value meal dinner under 11 bucks, an inexpensive, terrific mixed drink with real good tequila, special management, and… by the way, and a delicious dinner for everybody… The result? The stock’s now up more than 340% in just the past year.”