Brinker International posts Q1 FY2026 results; guidance reaffirmed
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Filing Sentiment
Form Type
8-K
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.
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8-K Event Classification
2 items: 2.02, 9.01
2 items
Item 2.02
Results of Operations and Financial Condition
Financial
Disclosure of earnings results, typically an earnings press release or preliminary financials.
Item 9.01
Financial Statements and Exhibits
Exhibits
Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.
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
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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 | |||||||||||
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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.