Shares of Brinker International (EAT) have been strong performers lately, with the stock up 25.9% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $73.3 in the previous session. Brinker International has gained 68.8% since the start of the year compared to the 9.5% move for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the -1.2% return for the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry. What's Driving the Outperformance? The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our earnings ...