Every 8-K that Brinker Intl Inc (EAT) has filed with the SEC in the last 24 months is listed below, newest first, and each one links through to the document itself with the summary and the scores our analysis gives it.
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Brinker International, Inc. reported strong results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 24, 2026. Fourth-quarter company sales were $1,521.2 million, up from $1,448.9 million a year earlier, with company comparable restaurant sales up 5.0%, including 5.6% growth at Chili’s. Fourth-quarter net income was $131.1 million and diluted EPS was $2.99, with non-GAAP diluted EPS rising 23.3% year over year.
For fiscal 2026, total revenues reached $5,807.4 million and net income rose to $487.0 million, or $10.87 diluted EPS, while adjusted EBITDA increased to $847.2 million. The company used operating cash flow to repurchase $400.0 million of its common stock and, effective August 10, 2026, the board authorized $750.0 million under the share repurchase program. Subsequent to year-end, Brinker redeemed $350.0 million of 8.25% notes using its revolving credit facility.
For fiscal 2027, which includes a 53rd operating week, Brinker guides to total revenues of $6.15 billion–$6.27 billion and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $12.60–$13.40, with capital expenditures of $265.0–$285.0 million and diluted weighted average shares of 42.0–43.0 million. Management estimates the extra week will add about 2.0% to total revenues and $0.70 to non-GAAP diluted EPS.
Brinker International, Inc. has decided to redeem all of its outstanding 8.250% Senior Notes due July 15, 2030. The company issued a notice of redemption on June 16, 2026, and expects the redemption to occur on July 15, 2026. Holders will receive 104.125% of the principal amount of the notes being redeemed, plus accrued and unpaid interest up to, but not including, the redemption date.
Brinker International reported higher results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026 and updated its full‑year outlook. Total revenues reached $1,470.2 million versus $1,425.1 million a year earlier, with net income of $127.9 million versus $119.1 million and diluted EPS of $2.87 versus $2.56.
Company comparable restaurant sales rose 3.3%, led by Chili’s at 4.0%, while Maggiano’s declined 4.6%. Chili’s delivered its 20th consecutive quarter of same‑store sales growth, helped by menu pricing and strong February and March traffic, partially offset by January weather impacts.
The company used operating cash flow to fully pay down its revolver and repurchased $108.0 million of stock in the quarter. For fiscal 2026, Brinker now guides total revenues to $5.78–$5.82 billion, non‑GAAP net income per diluted share to $10.60–$10.85, and expects capital expenditures of $240–$250 million.
Brinker International promoted George Felix to Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer, expanding his role to oversee marketing for both Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy. His compensation includes a $600,000 base salary, a target bonus of 75% of salary, and expected annual equity awards valued at $750,000 in RSUs and performance-based RSUs.
The Board also increased compensation for Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Mika Ware, setting her salary at $675,000, with a 75% target bonus and expected annual equity awards valued at $900,000. The company highlights Felix’s marketing impact since 2022, noting Brinker’s market capitalization grew from $1.3 billion to $6.25 billion as of March 2, 2026 during his tenure.
Brinker International, Inc. furnished an update on its business performance by issuing a press release announcing results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026 and updated guidance for the full 2026 fiscal year. The company made this communication through a Form 8-K under the results of operations and financial condition item.
The information in this update, including the attached press release, is expressly treated as furnished rather than filed, which limits how it is used under securities laws and prevents it from being automatically incorporated into securities offering documents. The report is signed by President and Chief Executive Officer Kevin D. Hochman.
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) reported the results of its November 20, 2025 Annual Meeting of Shareholders. All management nominees for the board of directors were elected, each receiving over 34 million "for" votes, with Kevin D. Hochman receiving 35,440,077 votes in favor.
Shareholders also approved the ratification of KPMG LLP as independent auditors for fiscal 2026, with 38,189,677 votes for and 882,015 against. In addition, the advisory proposal on executive compensation was approved, drawing 34,195,055 votes for and 1,332,331 against, with 3,507,621 broker non-votes.
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.
Brinker International, Inc. furnished an 8-K disclosing three material items: a press release announcing fourth-quarter fiscal 2025 results and guidance for fiscal 2026, a leadership change at Maggiano's, and an expansion of the company's share repurchase authority.
The Board authorized up to an additional $400.0 million of common stock repurchases, resulting in $507.0 million of available authority under the existing repurchase program; the program is open-ended and does not obligate the company to buy any specific amount. Dominique Bertolone, Senior Vice President and President of Maggiano's, departed on August 7, 2025, and CEO Kevin Hochman will serve as interim President of Maggiano's while continuing as CEO and President of Chili's. A press release dated August 13, 2025 with results and fiscal 2026 guidance is attached as Exhibit 99.1.