Brinker price target raised to $48 from $47 at Jefferies

Jefferies raised the firm’s price target on Brinker (EAT) to $48 from $47 and keeps a Hold rating on the shares. For companies reporting Q1 earnings through the week of April 29, recent industry data has remained “somewhat choppy,” the analyst tells investors. In a preview for the U.S. restaurant group, the analyst added that the firm sees opportunity for “modest upside” at Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN), BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI), Domino’s Pizza (DPZ) and McDonald’s (MCD), while calling out Starbucks (SBUX), where the firm sees risk relative to Street expectations.