Brian Mullan

Piper Sandler | Consumer Cyclical

Brian Mullan is an analyst from Piper Sandler specializing in the Consumer Cyclical sector. Ranked #1528 out of 4773 analysts, they have issued 49 stock ratings with a success rate of 93.39% and an average return of 14.40%.

Brian Mullan has a well-established track record, with 49 ratings issued in the Consumer Cyclical sector. They have consistently delivered a success rate of 93.39% and an average return of 14.40%, underscoring their expertise and ability to identify winning opportunities for investors.

#1528

Out of 4773

49

Total Ratings

+93.39%

Success Rate

+14.40%

Average Return

Recent Ratings Analysis

JMKE

Aug 24, 2026

Target

$29.00

Current

$21.71

Performance

-7.73%

Brian Mullan rated JMKE as Overweight on Aug 24, 2026, setting a price target of 29. The stock has underperformed, dropping 7.73% despite the bullish target of 29.

SYY

Aug 05, 2026

Target

$84.00

Current

$83.21

Performance

-1.19%

On Aug 05, 2026, SYY was given a Neutral rating by Brian Mullan, with a target price of 84. Market indecision, reflected in sideways trading near 83.21, supported the cautious call.

CMG

Jul 30, 2026

Target

$39.00

Current

$36.20

Performance

-6.01%

CMG received a Overweight rating from Brian Mullan on Jul 30, 2026, aiming for 39. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 6.01% below expectations.

SHAK

Jul 14, 2026

Target

$66.00

Current

$63.65

Performance

5.92%

On Jul 14, 2026, Brian Mullan published a Neutral outlook on SHAK, with a target of 66. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 66.

DRI

Jun 26, 2026

Target

$212.00

Current

$209.82

Performance

-1.82%

Brian Mullan on Jun 26, 2026 assigned DRI a Neutral rating, with a price target of 212. The Hold stance reflected consolidation, as shares held near 209.82.

BROS

Jun 22, 2026

Target

$68.00

Current

$43.90

Performance

-34.51%

On Jun 22, 2026, Brian Mullan reaffirmed BROS with a Neutral rating, targeting 68. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

BRCB

Jun 08, 2026

Target

$9.00

Current

$8.48

Performance

37.00%

BRCB was rated Neutral by Brian Mullan on Jun 08, 2026, with a price objective of 9. Despite caution, upside momentum rewarded risk-takers with gains to 8.48.

USFD

Jun 01, 2026

Target

$88.00

Current

$95.34

Performance

17.37%

On Jun 01, 2026, Brian Mullan initiated coverage on USFD with a Neutral rating and target of 88. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 17.37%.

CAVA

May 20, 2026

Target

$92.00

Current

$55.88

Performance

-30.61%

Brian Mullan issued a Overweight recommendation for CAVA on May 20, 2026, price target set at 92. The market hasn’t rewarded the bullish outlook, exposing uncertainty in the call.

TXRH

May 11, 2026

Target

$192.00

Current

$181.22

Performance

-1.26%

On May 11, 2026, TXRH was evaluated by Brian Mullan, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 192. Hold sentiment was validated by subdued trading with no breakout beyond 181.22.

PZZA

May 08, 2026

Target

$30.00

Current

$20.56

Performance

-33.98%

Brian Mullan rated PZZA as Neutral on May 08, 2026, setting a price target of 30. The cautious Hold call aligned with subsequent weakness, as shares slipped 33.98%.

BJRI

May 07, 2026

Target

$43.00

Current

$60.78

Performance

48.68%

On May 07, 2026, BJRI was given a Neutral rating by Brian Mullan, with a target price of 43. The stock rallied from 60.78 to 60.78 after the Hold rating, surprising to the upside.

PTLO

May 06, 2026

Target

$6.00

Current

$4.09

Performance

-8.91%

PTLO received a Overweight rating from Brian Mullan on May 06, 2026, aiming for 6. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 8.91% below expectations.

PLAY

Apr 06, 2026

Target

$14.00

Current

$8.14

Performance

-32.89%

On Apr 06, 2026, Brian Mullan published a Neutral outlook on PLAY, with a target of 14. Weakness in the stock, now at 8.14, supported the conservative rating.

WING

Apr 02, 2026

Target

$190.00

Current

$117.10

Performance

-23.22%

Brian Mullan on Apr 02, 2026 assigned WING a Overweight rating, with a price target of 190. The call has struggled to gain traction, with shares losing 23.22%.

SG

Mar 27, 2026

Target

$7.00

Current

$7.10

Performance

51.06%

On Mar 27, 2026, Brian Mullan reaffirmed SG with a Neutral rating, targeting 7. Market strength beyond 7.1 went further than the conservative outlook suggested.

QSR

Mar 02, 2026

Target

$84.00

Current

$76.97

Performance

6.98%

QSR was rated Overweight by Brian Mullan on Mar 02, 2026, with a price objective of 84. A bullish response from the market helped close the gap of 7.03 to the target.

JACK

Feb 19, 2026

Target

$23.00

Current

$14.78

Performance

-17.98%

On Feb 19, 2026, Brian Mullan initiated coverage on JACK with a Neutral rating and target of 23. The rating matched the stock’s inability to hold above 14.78.

MCD

Feb 12, 2026

Target

$325.00

Current

$252.53

Performance

-23.96%

Brian Mullan issued a Neutral recommendation for MCD on Feb 12, 2026, price target set at 325. Market action validated the conservative Hold outlook with shares at 252.53.

SBUX

Jan 30, 2026

Target

$103.00

Current

$98.74

Performance

7.38%

On Jan 30, 2026, SBUX was evaluated by Brian Mullan, who gave a Overweight rating and target of 103. This case illustrates how a timely bullish rating can translate into tangible gains of 7.38%.

EAT

Jan 29, 2026

Target

$166.00

Current

$212.49

Performance

32.28%

Brian Mullan rated EAT as Neutral on Jan 29, 2026, setting a price target of 166. Despite the Hold call, shares climbed 32.28% to 212.49, revealing unexpected momentum.

KRUS

Jan 16, 2026

Target

$67.00

Current

$40.80

Performance

-45.88%

On Jan 16, 2026, KRUS was given a Neutral rating by Brian Mullan, with a target price of 67. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 40.8.

PFGC

Dec 12, 2025

Target

$116.00

Current

$93.94

Performance

0.85%

PFGC received a Overweight rating from Brian Mullan on Dec 12, 2025, aiming for 116. Price action was muted, as shares hovered around 93.94 despite the bullish outlook.

CBRL

Dec 10, 2025

Target

$49.00

Current

$49.48

Performance

77.03%

On Dec 10, 2025, Brian Mullan published a Neutral outlook on CBRL, with a target of 49. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 49.

LUCK

Nov 10, 2025

Target

$9.00

Current

$5.64

Performance

-28.88%

Brian Mullan on Nov 10, 2025 assigned LUCK a Neutral rating, with a price target of 9. The call successfully avoided chasing as shares lost 28.88%.

YUM

Nov 05, 2025

Target

$158.00

Current

$140.92

Performance

-5.67%

On Nov 05, 2025, Brian Mullan reaffirmed YUM with a Neutral rating, targeting 158. The Hold stance reflected market caution that was later justified.

DPZ

Oct 10, 2025

Target

$443.00

Current

$311.60

Performance

-23.32%

DPZ was rated Neutral by Brian Mullan on Oct 10, 2025, with a price objective of 443. Investors who stayed cautious avoided some of the 23.32% decline.

CHEF

Aug 27, 2025

Target

$66.00

Current

$110.45

Performance

76.41%

On Aug 27, 2025, Brian Mullan initiated coverage on CHEF with a Neutral rating and target of 66. The Hold stance underestimated the stock’s strength as it gained 76.41%.

DENN

Aug 05, 2025

Target

$4.00

Current

$6.25

Performance

76.55%

Brian Mullan issued a Neutral recommendation for DENN on Aug 05, 2025, price target set at 4. A neutral call gave way to stronger-than-expected performance, closing in on 4.

CAKE

Aug 04, 2025

Target

$62.00

Current

$102.70

Performance

64.08%

On Aug 04, 2025, CAKE was evaluated by Brian Mullan, who gave a Neutral rating and target of 62. Investors who stayed in despite the Hold saw upside of 64.08%.

DNUT

Feb 26, 2025

Target

$12.00

Current

$3.21

Performance

-46.23%

Brian Mullan rated DNUT as Overweight on Feb 26, 2025, setting a price target of 12. The stock has underperformed, dropping 46.23% despite the bullish target of 12.

DIN

Nov 18, 2024

Target

$38.00

Current

$28.29

Performance

-16.18%

On Nov 18, 2024, DIN was given a Neutral rating by Brian Mullan, with a target price of 38. The rating provided protection from downside risk as the stock fell to 28.29.

WEN

Aug 02, 2024

Target

$19.00

Current

$7.63

Performance

-54.80%

WEN received a Overweight rating from Brian Mullan on Aug 02, 2024, aiming for 19. The rating hasn’t played out as hoped, with the stock trading 54.80% below expectations.

CHUY

May 13, 2024

Target

$31.00

Current

$37.48

Performance

31.74%

On May 13, 2024, Brian Mullan published a Neutral outlook on CHUY, with a target of 31. The Hold call missed some of the bullish momentum as shares advanced toward 31.

Frequency Asked Questions

Who is Brian Mullan?

Brian Mullan is an analyst from Piper Sandler specializing in the Consumer Cyclical sector.

What is Brian Mullan's success rate?

Brian Mullan currently has a success rate of +93.39%.

How many ratings has Brian Mullan issued?

Brian Mullan has issued 49 stock ratings so far.

What is the average return of Brian Mullan's calls?

Their stock ratings have generated an average return of +14.40%.

What is Brian Mullan's ranking?

Brian Mullan is ranked #1528 out of 4773 analysts.

What types of ratings does Brian Mullan give?

Their ratings include Buy, Hold, and Sell recommendations, depending on the stock’s outlook.

How can I follow Brian Mullan?

You can follow Brian Mullan by clicking the "Follow Analyst" button on this page to receive updates on their stock calls.

What is the most recent rating by Brian Mullan?

Their latest rating was a Buy on JMKE issued on 2026-08-24.

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