Brinker International Option Alert: Jan 16 $120 Puts at the Ask: 2000 vs 25 OI

Brinker International Option Alert: Jan 16 $120 Puts at the Ask: 2000 @ $11.3 vs 25 OI; Ref=$141.3725

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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL INC

Brinker International

Brinker International Inc operates casual dining restaurants under the brand's Chili Grill and Bar (Chili's) and Maggiano's Little Italy (Maggiano's). Chili's falls in the Bar and Grill category of casual dining. Its menu features Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex favorites including signature items such as slow-smoked baby back ribs, craft burgers, fajitas, and bottomless chips and salsa paired with tableside guacamole. Maggiano's is an Italian restaurant brand with a full lunch and dinner menu offering chef-prepared, such as appetizers, chicken, seafood, veal and prime steaks, and desserts. The company generates maximum revenue from Chili's segment.

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In the current market session, Brinker International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) stock price is at $173.78, after a 1.22% drop. However, over the past month, the company's stock spiked by 29.71%, and in the past year, by 138.41%. Shareholders might be interested in knowing whether the stock is overvalued, even if the company is not performing up to par in the current session. 

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<h3>Brinker International P/E Compared to Competitors</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 68.39 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, Brinker International Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 24.47. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

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In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

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Price Over Earnings Overview: Brinker International

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$360.00</td>
<td>$69.4K</td>
<td>13.4K</td>
<td>45.9K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$205.00</td>
<td>$65.7K</td>
<td>4.6K</td>
<td>5.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$45.9K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>1.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>07/18/25</td>
<td>$115.00</td>
<td>$29.1K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SIG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/06/25</td>
<td>$67.00</td>
<td>$36.8K</td>
<td>52</td>
<td>786</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$26.0K</td>
<td>4.0K</td>
<td>583</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DASH</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/13/25</td>
<td>$210.00</td>
<td>$40.9K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
<td>488</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>HD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$400.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>1.2K</td>
<td>156</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$51.00</td>
<td>$50.9K</td>
<td>795</td>
<td>123</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>DKNG</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>08/15/25</td>
<td>$35.00</td>
<td>$37.5K</td>
<td>2.8K</td>
<td>103</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These itemized elaborations have been created using the accompanying table. 
• For TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 250 contract(s) at a $360.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 23 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $69.4K, with a price of $278.0 per contract. There were 13453 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 45900 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 274 contract(s) at a $205.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.7K, with a price of $240.0 per contract. There were 4670 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 5167 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 46 day(s) on July 18, 2025. Parties traded 200 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 20 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.9K, with a price of $230.0 per contract. There were 10926 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1569 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 46 day(s) on July 18, 2025. This event was a transfer of 47 contract(s) at a $115.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $29.1K, with a price of $620.0 per contract. There were 4089 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1044 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For SIG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SIG#NYSE">SIG</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 4 day(s) on June 6, 2025. This event was a transfer of 93 contract(s) at a $67.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 14 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $36.8K, with a price of $384.0 per contract. There were 52 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 786 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 74 day(s) on August 15, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 29 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.0K, with a price of $400.0 per contract. There were 4031 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 583 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For DASH (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DASH#NASDAQ">DASH</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 11 day(s) on June 13, 2025. This event was a transfer of 65 contract(s) at a $210.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $40.9K, with a price of $630.0 per contract. There were 1167 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 488 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding HD (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HD#NYSE">HD</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 74 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 87 contract(s) at a $400.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 11 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $298.0 per contract. There were 1290 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 156 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 228 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $51.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $50.9K, with a price of $510.0 per contract. There were 795 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 123 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding DKNG (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DKNG#NASDAQ">DKNG</a>), we observe a put option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 74 day(s) on August 15, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $35.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $37.5K, with a price of $375.0 per contract. There were 2846 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 103 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 1.75% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 10.04%. Currently, Brinker International has a market capitalization of $7.49 billion. 
Buying $100 In EAT: If an investor had bought $100 of EAT stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $668.53 today based on a price of $168.55 for EAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Brinker International's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
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Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Whereas, it expects 65.1%, 83.9%, and 94.8% chances of a cut in September, October, and December meetings, respectively.
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Khandoshko also highlighted that the taxes &#8220;may look effective in the short term,&#8221; but since capital gains and interest income are taxed differently, &#8220;such measures create distortions that can hit the system.&#8221;
While Jerome Powell has reiterated that &#8220;The right thing to do is <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/government/regulations/25/05/45266366/powell-flags-sharp-tariff-shock-elevated-uncertainty-fed-sticks-to-wait-and-see-mode">await further clarity</a>&#8221; on the economy and effects of fiscal policy, it remains to be seen how growth and value stocks will be affected by the combination of fiscal and monetary policies. 
Price Action: The SPDR S&amp;P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPY#NYSE">SPY</a>) and Invesco QQQ Trust ETF (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/QQQ#NASDAQ">QQQ</a>), which track the S&amp;P 500 index and Nasdaq 100 index, respectively, rose on Thursday. The SPY was up 0.039% to $583.09, while the QQQ advanced 0.19% to $514.00, according to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/dashboard">Benzinga Pro</a> data.
On Friday, the futures of the S&amp;P 500, Nasdaq 100, and Dow Jones indices were trading lower.
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Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 5 years by 28.48% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 43.51%. Currently, Brinker International has a market capitalization of $6.63 billion. 
Buying $1000 In EAT: If an investor had bought $1000 of EAT stock 5 years ago, it would be worth $6,083.67 today based on a price of $149.05 for EAT at the time of writing.
<h3>Brinker International's Performance Over Last 5 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1747695674_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning Brinker International Stock In The Last 5 Years

Douglas Comings, SVP &amp; COO at Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), reported an insider sell on May 12, according to a new SEC filing. 
What Happened: Comings's recent move involves selling 2,350 shares of Brinker International. This information is documented in a Form 4 filing with the <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/0000703351/000095017025069489//Archives/edgar/data/703351/000095017025069489/0000950170-25-069489-index.htm">U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission</a> on Monday. The total value is $319,388.
The latest update on Tuesday morning shows Brinker International shares up by 3.1%, trading at $150.12.
<h3>All You Need to Know About Brinker International</h3>
Brinker International Inc operates casual dining restaurants under the brand's Chili Grill and Bar (Chili's) and Maggiano's Little Italy (Maggiano's). Chili's falls in the Bar and Grill category of casual dining. Its menu features Fresh Mex and Fresh Tex favorites including signature items such as slow-smoked baby back ribs, craft burgers, fajitas, and bottomless chips and salsa paired with tableside guacamole. Maggiano's is an Italian restaurant brand with a full lunch and dinner menu offering chef-prepared, such as appetizers, chicken, seafood, veal and prime steaks, and desserts. The company generates maximum revenue from Chili's segment.
<h3>Brinker International: A Financial Overview</h3>
Revenue Growth: Brinker International's revenue growth over a period of 3 months has been noteworthy. As of 31 March, 2025, the company achieved a revenue growth rate of approximately 27.21%. This indicates a substantial increase in the company's top-line earnings. When compared to others in the Consumer Discretionary sector, the company excelled with a growth rate higher than the average among peers.
Profitability Metrics: Unlocking Value
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Gross Margin: The company issues a cost efficiency warning with a low gross margin of 19.57%, indicating potential difficulties in maintaining profitability compared to its peers.
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Earnings per Share (EPS): Brinker International's EPS outshines the industry average, indicating a strong bottom-line trend with a current EPS of 2.68.
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Debt Management: With a high debt-to-equity ratio of 6.64, Brinker International faces challenges in effectively managing its debt levels, indicating potential financial strain.
Valuation Metrics: A Closer Look
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Price to Earnings (P/E) Ratio: The current P/E ratio of 20.25 is below industry norms, indicating potential undervaluation and presenting an investment opportunity.
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Price to Sales (P/S) Ratio: With a lower-than-average P/S ratio of 1.32, the stock presents an attractive valuation, potentially signaling a buying opportunity for investors interested in sales performance.
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EV/EBITDA Analysis (Enterprise Value to its Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation &amp; Amortization): With a below-average EV/EBITDA ratio of 12.84, Brinker International presents an opportunity for value investors. This lower valuation may attract investors seeking undervalued opportunities.
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Market Capitalization: Indicating a reduced size compared to industry averages, the company's market capitalization poses unique challenges.
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<h3>The Impact of Insider Transactions on Investments</h3>
While insider transactions provide valuable information, they should be part of a broader analysis in making investment decisions.
When discussing legal matters, the term "insider" refers to any officer, director, or beneficial owner holding more than ten percent of a company's equity securities, as stipulated in Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This includes executives in the c-suite and significant hedge funds. Such insiders are required to report their transactions through a Form 4 filing, which must be completed within two business days of the transaction.
A new purchase by a company insider is a indication that they anticipate the stock will rise.
On the other hand, insider sells may not necessarily indicate a bearish view and can be motivated by various factors.
<h3>Deciphering Transaction Codes in Insider Filings</h3>
When it comes to transactions, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/investing-tools">investors</a> tend to focus on those in the open market, detailed in Table I of the Form 4 filing. A P in Box 3 denotes a purchase, while S indicates a sale. Transaction code C signals the conversion of an option, and transaction code A denotes a grant, award, or other acquisition of securities from the company.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/search/index?company_cik=0000703351">Check Out The Full List Of Brinker International's Insider Trades.</a>
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Insider Decision: Douglas Comings Offloads $319K Worth Of Brinker International Stock

Management

Brinker International, Appoints Aaron White To Executive Vice President, COO, And Chief People Officer For The Company's Restaurant Brands, Chili's Grill & Bar And Maggiano's Little Italy

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders will search for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges heavily from its normal worth. High amounts of trading activity could push option prices to exaggerated or underestimated levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$282.50</td>
<td>$25.9K</td>
<td>6.1K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$78.0K</td>
<td>29.7K</td>
<td>7.7K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$44.00</td>
<td>$202.5K</td>
<td>10.9K</td>
<td>4.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WRD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$7.50</td>
<td>$42.0K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CMG</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/19/25</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$31.9K</td>
<td>232</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GME</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$30.00</td>
<td>$84.0K</td>
<td>18.2K</td>
<td>487</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$26.1K</td>
<td>6.2K</td>
<td>442</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>CVNA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/30/25</td>
<td>$260.00</td>
<td>$45.0K</td>
<td>104</td>
<td>264</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$185.00</td>
<td>$377.5K</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
<td>206</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WYNN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$84.00</td>
<td>$25.4K</td>
<td>169</td>
<td>110</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 9, 2025. Parties traded 70 contract(s) at a $282.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 10 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.9K, with a price of $374.0 per contract. There were 6106 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 9554 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 100 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $78.0K, with a price of $780.0 per contract. There were 29753 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7771 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 45 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 4500 contract(s) at a $44.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $202.5K, with a price of $45.0 per contract. There were 10983 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 4567 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For WRD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WRD#NASDAQ">WRD</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be neutral, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $7.50 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $42.0K, with a price of $140.0 per contract. There were 3216 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2599 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CMG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CMG#NYSE">CMG</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 227 day(s) on December 19, 2025. Parties traded 450 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $31.9K, with a price of $71.0 per contract. There were 232 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1450 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GME (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GME#NYSE">GME</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 160 contract(s) at a $30.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $84.0K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 18254 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 487 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 255 day(s) on January 16, 2026. This event was a transfer of 11 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $26.1K, with a price of $2380.0 per contract. There were 6208 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 442 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding CVNA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CVNA#NYSE">CVNA</a>), we observe a call option trade with neutral sentiment. It expires in 24 day(s) on May 30, 2025. Parties traded 21 contract(s) at a $260.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $45.0K, with a price of $2145.0 per contract. There were 104 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 264 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 591 day(s) on December 18, 2026. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $185.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $377.5K, with a price of $3775.0 per contract. There were 2149 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 206 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WYNN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WYNN#NASDAQ">WYNN</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 10 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 100 contract(s) at a $84.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 6 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.4K, with a price of $254.0 per contract. There were 169 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 110 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Benzinga examined the prospects for <a href="http://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">many investors' favorite stocks</a> over the last week — here's a look at some of our top stories.
U.S. markets rebounded this week, fully recovering losses incurred since President Donald Trump's April 2 tariff escalation. The S&amp;P 500, Dow Jones and Nasdaq each rose by more than 1.3%, with Friday marking the S&amp;P 500's ninth consecutive daily gain — the longest streak since 2004.
The rally was fueled by a stronger-than-expected April jobs report, with 177,000 jobs added, surpassing forecasts of 135,000. Unemployment remained at 4.2%, and sectors like healthcare and transportation led job growth. However, Q1 GDP contracted by 0.3%, the largest drop since 2022, largely due to a surge in imports ahead of tariff implementations.
Corporate earnings contributed to market optimism. Amazon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>) and Microsoft (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) exceeded Wall Street estimates, with Microsoft posting its best weekly performance in years. Despite these gains, concerns linger about the long-term economic impact of tariffs, as businesses face uncertainty and potential cost increases.
Benzinga provides daily reports on the stocks most popular with investors. Here are a few of this past week's most bullish and bearish posts that are worth another look.
The Bulls
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/biotech/25/05/45136276/mounjaro-maker-eli-lilly-clocks-45-jump-in-q1-revenue-cuts-2025-profit-outlook-but-not-due-to-tariffs">"Mounjaro maker Eli Lilly clocks 45% jump in Q1 revenue, cuts 2025 profit outlook but not due to tariffs"</a>, by Vandana Singh, reports that Eli Lilly and Co. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LLY#NYSE">LLY</a>) posted a 45% year-over-year revenue increase to $12.73 billion in Q1 2025, driven by strong sales of Mounjaro and Zepbound, but lowered its 2025 EPS forecast to $20.78-$22.28 due to a $1.57 billion charge related to acquired in-process R&amp;D, clarifying that the guidance does not account for potential future tariff changes.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45137383/microsoft-rallies-after-crushing-q3-earnings-goldman-sachs-lifts-target-to-480">"Microsoft rallies after crushing Q3 earnings, Goldman Sachs lifts target to $480"</a>, by Piero Cingari, reports that Microsoft Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSFT#NASDAQ">MSFT</a>) beat Q3 estimates with $70.07 billion in revenue and $3.46 EPS, driven by a 35% surge in Azure revenue — 16 points of which came from AI services — prompting Goldman Sachs analyst Kash Rangan to raise the price target to $480.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45038400/plug-power-rallies-as-new-financing-cost-cuts-boost-confidence-in-turnaround-plan">"Plug Power rallies as new financing, cost cuts boost confidence in turnaround plan"</a>, by Anusuya Lahiri, reports that Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PLUG#NASDAQ">PLUG</a>) shares rose after the company secured a $525 million debt facility and implemented cost-cutting measures expected to yield over $200 million in annual savings, signaling progress toward profitability.
For additional bullish calls of the past week, check out the following:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/movers/25/04/45120603/amazon-stock-is-rising-after-the-bell-whats-driving-the-action">Amazon Stock Is Rising After The Bell: What's Driving The Action?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45120458/bloom-energy-reports-better-than-expected-q1-results-details">Bloom Energy Reports Better-Than-Expected Q1 Results: Details</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/04/45066479/rare-bullish-signal-just-flashed-on-wall-street-will-it-power-sp-500-to-6000">Rare Bullish Signal Just Flashed On Wall Street: Will It Power S&amp;P 500 To 6,000?</a>
The Bears
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/25/05/45175831/apple-stock-faces-tariff-related-headwinds-4-analysts-break-down-q2-results-whats-next">"Apple stock faces tariff-related headwinds: 4 analysts break down Q2 results, what's next"</a>, by Chris Katje, reports that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AAPL#NASDAQ">AAPL</a>) exceeded Q2 expectations with $95.4 billion in revenue and $1.65 EPS, but analysts from Needham, Goldman Sachs and Bank of America warn that escalating U.S.-China tariffs — projected to cost Apple $900 million in the June quarter — pose ongoing risks to product margins and earnings.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45084597/starbucks-misses-q2-earnings-estimates-ceo-says-optimism-has-turned-into-confidence-i-see-more-opportunity-than-i-imagined">"Starbucks Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates, CEO Says Optimism Has Turned Into Confidence: ‘I See More Opportunity Than I Imagined'"</a>, by Adam Eckert, reports that Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) posted Q2 revenue of $8.76 billion and adjusted EPS of 41 cents — both below analyst expectations — while CEO Brian Niccol expressed confidence in the company's "Back to Starbucks" turnaround plan, highlighting operational improvements and customer experience enhancements.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/04/45106948/norwegian-cruise-line-tumbles-after-earnings-miss-still-confident-in-2025-guidance">"Norwegian Cruise Line Tumbles After Earnings Miss, Still Confident In 2025 Guidance"</a>, by Akanksha Bakshi, reports that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NCLH#NYSE">NCLH</a>) shares fell after the company missed Q1 2025 revenue and earnings estimates, citing a 2.9% revenue decline to $2.13 billion and adjusted EPS of $0.07, but reaffirmed its full-year guidance of $2.05 EPS and $2.72 billion in adjusted EBITDA, despite softening forward bookings amid macroeconomic headwinds.
For more bearish takes, be sure to see these posts:
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/25/05/45152870/bigbear-ai-shares-slide-after-worse-than-expected-q1-report">BigBear.ai Shares Slide After Worse-Than-Expected Q1 Report</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/technicals/25/04/45072193/stock-of-the-day-abbvies-rally-looks-stretched-could-a-reversal-be-next">Stock Of The Day: AbbVie's Rally Looks Stretched — Could A Reversal Be Next?</a>
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/25/04/45086922/whats-going-on-with-restaurant-chain-owner-brinkers-stock-today">Why Did Chili's Restaurant Parent Brinker International Stock Tumble On Tuesday?</a>
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U.S. stocks settled mixed on Wednesday, with the Dow Jones index gaining more than 100 points during the session. However, the index recorded losses for the third consecutive month as economic data began reflecting the impact of Trump tariffs.
The S&amp;P 500 fell around 0.8% in April, while the Dow tumbled 3.2% for the period. The Nasdaq, however, gained 0.9% for the month.
Wall Street analysts make new stock picks on a daily basis. Unfortunately for investors, not all analysts have particularly impressive track records at predicting market movements. Even when it comes to one single stock, analyst ratings and price targets can vary widely, leaving investors confused about which analyst&#8217;s opinion to trust.
Benzinga&#8217;s Analyst Ratings API is a collection of the highest-quality stock ratings curated by the Benzinga news desk via direct partnerships with major sell-side banks. Benzinga displays overnight ratings changes on a daily basis three hours prior to the U.S. equity market opening. Data specialists at investment dashboard provider Toggle.ai recently uncovered that the analyst insights Benzinga Pro subscribers and Benzinga readers regularly receive can successfully be used as trading indicators to outperform the stock market.
Top Analyst Picks: Fortunately, any Benzinga reader can access the latest analyst ratings on the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/22/09/28888638/exclusive-study-finds-benzinga-analyst-ratings-data-yields-market-beating-strategie">Analyst Stock Ratings</a> page. One of the ways traders can sort through Benzinga&#8217;s extensive database of analyst ratings is by analyst accuracy. Here&#8217;s a look at the most recent stock picks from each of the five most accurate Wall Street analysts, according to Benzinga <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">Analyst Stock</a> Ratings.
Analyst: Jay McCanless
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wedbush</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 86%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Upgraded rating on Tri Pointe Homes, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TPH#NYSE">TPH</a>) from Neutral to Outperform and increased the price target from $38 to $43 on April 28. This analyst sees around 41% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 24, Tri Pointe Homes reported better-than-expected first-quarter financial results.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Doug Anmuth
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: JP Morgan</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Overweight rating on Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) and boosted the price target from $640 to $670 on April 30. This analyst sees around 9% surge in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Spotify reported worse-than-expected first-quarter EPS.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Lloyd Walmsley 
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: UBS</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 85%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Neutral rating on Tripadvisor, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TRIP#NASDAQ">TRIP</a>) and cut the price target from $18 to $15 on April 28. This analyst sees around 20% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: Tripadvisor will post its first-quarter results on Wednesday, May 7.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Zachary Fadem
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Wells Fargo</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 84%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) and cut the price target from $165 to $150 on April 30. This analyst sees around 10% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 29, Brinker International posted better-than-expected third-quarter earnings.</li>
</ul>
Analyst: Mark Hughes
<ul>
<li>Analyst Firm: Truist Securities</li>
<li>Ratings Accuracy: 83%</li>
<li>Latest Rating: Maintained a Buy rating on Brown &amp; Brown, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BRO#NYSE">BRO</a>) and cut the price target from $138 to $130 on April 30. This analyst sees around 18% upside in the stock.</li>
<li>Recent News: On April 28, Brown &amp; Brown reported a first-quarter adjusted EPS miss.</li>
</ul>
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Price Target

Pre-Market Outlook

SPOT

TRIP

5 Stock Picks For April From Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Here's the list of options activity happening in today's session: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$33.1K</td>
<td>8.6K</td>
<td>84.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>LCID</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/15/27</td>
<td>$2.00</td>
<td>$91.8K</td>
<td>6.0K</td>
<td>13.0K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$180.00</td>
<td>$71.9K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BABA</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$116.00</td>
<td>$73.1K</td>
<td>1.4K</td>
<td>7.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MGM</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$29.00</td>
<td>$44.0K</td>
<td>514</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/18/26</td>
<td>$70.00</td>
<td>$30.8K</td>
<td>805</td>
<td>896</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$65.5K</td>
<td>758</td>
<td>808</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ETSY</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/20/26</td>
<td>$45.00</td>
<td>$335.0K</td>
<td>548</td>
<td>501</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>BROS</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$149.4K</td>
<td>1.3K</td>
<td>435</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$130.00</td>
<td>$27.3K</td>
<td>57</td>
<td>310</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 50 contract(s) at a $280.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $33.1K, with a price of $662.0 per contract. There were 8624 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 84883 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For LCID (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LCID#NASDAQ">LCID</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 625 day(s) on January 15, 2027. This event was a transfer of 753 contract(s) at a $2.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $91.8K, with a price of $122.0 per contract. There were 6081 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 13044 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 2 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 137 contract(s) at a $180.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $71.9K, with a price of $525.0 per contract. There were 14219 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 8337 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BABA (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BABA#NYSE">BABA</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 2 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $116.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 12 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $73.1K, with a price of $73.0 per contract. There were 1420 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 7415 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For MGM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MGM#NYSE">MGM</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 16 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 550 contract(s) at a $29.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 4 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $44.0K, with a price of $80.0 per contract. There were 514 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 3457 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 414 day(s) on June 18, 2026. This event was a transfer of 67 contract(s) at a $70.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $30.8K, with a price of $460.0 per contract. There were 805 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 896 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we observe a put option sweep with bullish sentiment. It expires in 51 day(s) on June 20, 2025. Parties traded 38 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 5 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $65.5K, with a price of $1720.0 per contract. There were 758 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 808 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For ETSY (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ETSY#NASDAQ">ETSY</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 324 day(s) on March 20, 2026. This event was a transfer of 500 contract(s) at a $45.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $335.0K, with a price of $670.0 per contract. There were 548 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 501 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding BROS (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>), we observe a call option sweep with bearish sentiment. It expires in 16 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 332 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $149.4K, with a price of $450.0 per contract. There were 1319 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 435 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a put option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 51 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 34 contract(s) at a $130.00 strike. This particular put needed to be split into 9 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $27.3K, with a price of $808.0 per contract. There were 57 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 310 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more about unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

ETSY

LCID

Wells Fargo analyst Zachary Fadem maintains Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $165 to $150.

Wells Fargo Maintains Equal-Weight on Brinker International, Lowers Price Target to $150

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) with a Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $165 to $155.

Barclays Maintains Equal-Weight on Brinker International, Lowers Price Target to $155

Brinker International Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) shares fell on Tuesday after it reported third-quarter FY25 earnings. The company owns and operates brands like Chili's Grill &amp; Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy.
The company reported <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/25/04/n45061910/brinker-international-reports-third-quarter-of-fiscal-2025-results-and-updates-fiscal-2025-guidanc" rel="noreferrer noopener">third-quarter revenue growth of 27.2%</a> year-on-year to $1.43 billion, beating the analyst consensus estimate of $1.39 billion. Adjusted EPS of $2.66 <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/earnings" rel="noreferrer noopener">beat the analyst consensus</a> of $2.57.
Brinker's comparable restaurant sales rose 28.2%, Chili's rose 31.6%, and Maggiano's by 0.4%.
Operating margin expanded 480 basis points to 11%, and operating income more than doubled to $156.9 million for the quarter.
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The restaurant operating margin for the quarter was 18.9%, compared to 14.2% last year.
As of March 26, 2025, the company held $17.5 million in cash and equivalents. Operating cash flow for the nine months totaled $493 million.
Adjusted EBITDA of $220.6 million improved by 80% Y/Y.
"Our continued progress on the fundamentals of great food, great service in a fun, friendly atmosphere is clearly winning with guests," said Kevin Hochman, President &amp; CEO.
On the earnings call, Brinker said that roughly 20% of its food and beverage purchases are imported. The tariffs on imported goods could raise input costs and hurt margins.
Outlook: Brinker raised its FY25 revenue outlook from $5.15 billion—$5.25 billion to $5.33 billion—$5.35 billion, versus the consensus of $5.25 billion.
The company raised FY25 Adjusted EPS guidance from $7.50 &#8211; $8.00 to $8.50 &#8211; $8.75, against the consensus of $8.48.
Price Action: EAT shares closed lower by 14.80% to $136.89 on Tuesday.
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Guidance

Why Did Chili's Restaurant Parent Brinker International Stock Tumble On Tuesday?

This whale alert can help traders discover the next big trading opportunities.
Whales are entities with large sums of money and we track their transactions here at Benzinga on our options activity scanner.
Traders often look for circumstances when the market estimation of an option diverges away from its normal worth. Abnormal amounts of trading activity could push option prices to hyperbolic or underperforming levels. 
Below are some instances of options activity happening in the Consumer Discretionary sector: 
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>TSLA</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$25.2K</td>
<td>14.2K</td>
<td>67.8K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>F</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$10.00</td>
<td>$28.0K</td>
<td>44.0K</td>
<td>14.3K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>GM</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$47.50</td>
<td>$28.2K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>AMZN</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/09/25</td>
<td>$190.00</td>
<td>$112.0K</td>
<td>3.4K</td>
<td>2.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>JD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$31.00</td>
<td>$382.5K</td>
<td>9.5K</td>
<td>2.5K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>WING</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$2.0 million</td>
<td>132</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>EAT</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>05/16/25</td>
<td>$140.00</td>
<td>$39.4K</td>
<td>23</td>
<td>2.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>NKE</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$60.00</td>
<td>$445.5K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.6K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>SBUX</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$80.00</td>
<td>$35.1K</td>
<td>3.7K</td>
<td>549</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>RCL</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>05/02/25</td>
<td>$220.00</td>
<td>$49.0K</td>
<td>466</td>
<td>429</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h2>Explanation</h2>
These bullet-by-bullet explanations have been constructed using the accompanying table. 
• Regarding TSLA (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 30 contract(s) at a $285.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $25.2K, with a price of $843.0 per contract. There were 14251 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 67860 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding F (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/F#NYSE">F</a>), we observe a call option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. Parties traded 1000 contract(s) at a $10.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.0K, with a price of $28.0 per contract. There were 44069 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 14333 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For GM (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GM#NYSE">GM</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be neutral, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 300 contract(s) at a $47.50 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 3 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $28.2K, with a price of $94.0 per contract. There were 1030 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2646 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For AMZN (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bearish, expiring in 10 day(s) on May 9, 2025. This event was a transfer of 200 contract(s) at a $190.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 15 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $112.0K, with a price of $560.0 per contract. There were 3447 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2641 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For JD (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/JD#NASDAQ">JD</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 52 day(s) on June 20, 2025. This event was a transfer of 2500 contract(s) at a $31.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $382.5K, with a price of $153.0 per contract. There were 9578 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2500 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding WING (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WING#NASDAQ">WING</a>), we observe a put option trade with bearish sentiment. It expires in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. Parties traded 2000 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $2.0 million, with a price of $1000.0 per contract. There were 132 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2163 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For EAT (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>), we notice a call option trade that happens to be bearish, expiring in 17 day(s) on May 16, 2025. This event was a transfer of 68 contract(s) at a $140.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $39.4K, with a price of $580.0 per contract. There were 23 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 2138 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For NKE (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), we notice a put option trade that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 1500 contract(s) at a $60.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $445.5K, with a price of $297.0 per contract. There were 2444 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 1630 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• Regarding SBUX (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>), we observe a put option trade with bullish sentiment. It expires in 262 day(s) on January 16, 2026. Parties traded 46 contract(s) at a $80.00 strike. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $35.1K, with a price of $765.0 per contract. There were 3791 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 549 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
• For RCL (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RCL#NYSE">RCL</a>), we notice a call option sweep that happens to be bullish, expiring in 3 day(s) on May 2, 2025. This event was a transfer of 219 contract(s) at a $220.00 strike. This particular call needed to be split into 16 different trades to become filled. The total cost received by the writing party (or parties) was $49.0K, with a price of $224.0 per contract. There were 466 open contracts at this strike prior to today, and today 429 contract(s) were bought and sold. 
Options Alert Terminology 
 - Call Contracts: The right to buy shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Put Contracts: The right to sell shares as indicated in the contract. 
 - Expiration Date: When the contract expires. One must act on the contract by this date if one wants to use it. 
 - Premium/Option Price: The price of the contract. 
For more information, visit our <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/blog/how-to-understand-option-alerts/">Guide to Understanding Options Alerts</a> or read <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/options">more news on unusual options activity</a>. 
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

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Brinker International shares are trading lower. The company reported Q3 financial results.

U.S. stock futures were higher this morning, with the Dow futures gaining around 100 points on Tuesday.
Shares of NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NXPI#NASDAQ">NXPI</a>) fell sharply in today's pre-market trading after the company reported first-quarter financial results and issued second-quarter EPS guidance with its <a href="https://in.benzinga.com/news/management/25/04/45053723/nxp-semiconductors-reports-q1-earnings-very-uncertain-operating-environment-tied-to-tariffs-ceo-transition-shares-fall">midpoint below estimates</a>.
NXP reported first-quarter revenue of $2.84 billion, in line with analyst estimates, according to Benzinga Pro. The company reported first-quarter adjusted earnings of $2.64 per share, beating analyst estimates of $2.58 per share.
NXP expects second-quarter revenue of $2.8 billion to $3 billion versus estimates of $2.87 billion. The company sees second-quarter adjusted earnings in the range of $2.46 to $2.86 per share versus estimates of $2.65 per share. The company announced CEO Kurt Sievers will retire at the end of 2025.
NXP Semiconductors shares dipped 7.7% to $181.18 in the pre-market trading session.
Here are some other stocks moving lower in pre-market trading.
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<li>Ultra Clean Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/UCTT#NASDAQ">UCTT</a>) fell 10.3% to $20.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected first-quarter financial result and issued second-quarter guidance below estimates.</li>
<li>Hope Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/HOPE#NASDAQ">HOPE</a>) declined 9.5% to $9.02 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) dipped 8.6% to $146.90 in pre-market trading following third-quarter results.</li>
<li>Spotify Technology S.A. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SPOT#NYSE">SPOT</a>) fell 8.5% to $547.00 in pre-market trading after the company reported worse-than-expected quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Syndax Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SNDX#NASDAQ">SNDX</a>) fell 7.5% to $12.42 in pre-market trading. Syndax Pharmaceuticals will report its first quarter financial results and provide a business update on Monday, May 5.</li>
<li>Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/REGN#NASDAQ">REGN</a>) fell 7% to $568.00 in pre-market trading following weak quarterly earnings.</li>
<li>Sanmina Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SANM#NASDAQ">SANM</a>) fell 5.8% to $76.00 in today's pre-market trading. Sanmina posted upbeat results for its second quarter, but issued weak forecast for the third quarter. The company said it sees third-quarter adjusted earnings of $1.35 to $1.45 per share, versus market estimates of $1.53 per share. It also expects sales of $1.925 billion to $2.025 billion for the current quarter, versus market projections of $2.06 billion.</li>
<li>XPeng Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/XPEV#NYSE">XPEV</a>) fell 4.7% to $18.99 in pre-market trading.</li>
<li>BP p.l.c. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) declined 4.3% to $27.87 in pre-market trading following first-quarter earnings.</li>
<li>AstraZeneca PLC (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AZN#NASDAQ">AZN</a>) fell 2.8% to $67.96 in pre-market trading following quarterly results.</li>
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<h3>Gainers</h3>
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<li>Damon (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DMN#NASDAQ">DMN</a>) shares rose 34.2% to $0.01 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $4.0 million. </li>
<li>Beyond (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BYON#NYSE">BYON</a>) stock rose 16.5% to $4.87. The company's market cap stands at $258.8 million. As per the news, the Q1 earnings report came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Leggett &amp; Platt (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LEG#NYSE">LEG</a>) shares moved upwards by 16.23% to $8.45. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion. As per the press release, Q1 earnings came out yesterday. </li>
<li>Visionary Holdings (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GV#NASDAQ">GV</a>) stock rose 15.45% to $2.39. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $9.0 million. </li>
<li>Genius Gr (AMEX:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GNS#AMEX">GNS</a>) shares moved upwards by 12.62% to $0.45. The company's market cap stands at $34.2 million. </li>
<li>Yoshiharu Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/YOSH#NASDAQ">YOSH</a>) shares moved upwards by 11.66% to $13.5. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $23.3 million. </li>
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<h3>Losers</h3>
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<li>WW International (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WW#NASDAQ">WW</a>) shares declined by 17.8% to $0.34 during Tuesday's pre-market session. The company's market cap stands at $27.2 million. </li>
<li>Lulus Fashion Lounge (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LVLU#NASDAQ">LVLU</a>) stock decreased by 14.09% to $0.39. The company's market cap stands at $16.6 million. </li>
<li>Brinker International (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/EAT#NYSE">EAT</a>) shares fell 8.99% to $146.23. The company's market cap stands at $6.4 billion. As per the news, the Q3 earnings report came out today. </li>
<li>MKDWell Tech (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MKDW#NASDAQ">MKDW</a>) shares fell 7.65% to $0.27. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $38.1 million. </li>
<li>Linkage Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LGCB#NASDAQ">LGCB</a>) shares decreased by 7.11% to $1.7. The company's market cap stands at $5.2 million. </li>
<li>Wag Group (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PET#NASDAQ">PET</a>) shares fell 5.29% to $0.16. The company's market cap stands at $7.9 million. 
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Chili's® Celebrates the '90s with TV Icon Tiffani Thiessen and New Margarita of the Month, The Radical 'Rita

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS THIRD QUARTER OF FISCAL 2025 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2025 GUIDANCE

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