Brinker (EAT) announces Q1 FY2026 results, reiterates FY2026

Brinker International (EAT) furnished a Form 8-K to announce it issued a press release with results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reiterated guidance for fiscal 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brinker International (EAT) furnished a Form 8-K to announce it issued a press release with results for the first quarter of fiscal 2026 and reiterated guidance for fiscal 2026. The press release, dated October 29, 2025, is attached as Exhibit 99.1. The information under Item 2.02 is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

8-K Event Classification

Item 2.02 — Results of Operations and Financial Condition

1 item

Item 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition Financial

Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.

FAQ

What did Brinker International (EAT) disclose in this Form 8-K?

The company furnished a press release announcing first-quarter fiscal 2026 results and reiterated fiscal 2026 guidance; it is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

When was the Brinker (EAT) press release issued?

The press release was issued on October 29, 2025.

Is the information in the 8-K considered filed with the SEC?

No. The Item 2.02 information is furnished and not deemed filed under the Exchange Act.

Where can I find the detailed Q1 FY2026 results for EAT?

Details are in the attached Exhibit 99.1 press release.

Did Brinker change its fiscal 2026 outlook?

No. The company reiterated guidance for fiscal 2026.

What is Brinker International’s trading symbol and exchange?

Brinker International trades on the NYSE under the symbol EAT.

AI-generated analysis. How Rhea-AI works. Not financial advice.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

See more from StockTitan in Google Search and AI answers. Adds StockTitan as a preferred source · opens Google

Add on Google Not now

Accepted by SEC EDGAR 10/29/2025 - 08:06 AM Learn about SEC filing dates

0000703351false00007033512025-10-292025-10-29

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): October 29, 2025

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

DE

1-10275

75-1914582

(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation)

(Commission File Number)

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

3000 Olympus Blvd

Dallas

TX

75019

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

(972)

980-9917

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425).

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12).

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)).

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)).

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of exchange on which registered

Common Stock, $0.10 par value

EAT

NYSE

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐

SECTION 2 – FINANCIAL INFORMATION

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Conditions.

The information contained under this Item 2.02 in this Current Report on Form 8-K, including the Exhibit attached hereto, is being furnished and shall not be deemed to be “filed” for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section. Furthermore, the information contained in this Current Report on Form 8-K shall not be deemed to be incorporated by reference into any registration statement or other document filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

On October 29, 2025, Brinker International, Inc. (the “Company”) issued a Press Release announcing its first quarter of fiscal 2026 results and reiterating guidance for fiscal 2026. A copy of the Press Release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

SECTION 9 – FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d) Exhibits

99.1 Press Release dated October 29, 2025.

SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Company has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

			BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC., a Delaware corporation
Dated: October 29, 2025			By:						/S/ KEVIN D. HOCHMAN
									Kevin D. Hochman,
									President and Chief Executive Officer
									of Brinker International, Inc. and President
									of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy
									(Principal Executive Officer)