Director at Brinker (NYSE: EAT) awarded 661 common shares

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brinker International director reports stock grant. Director Joseph Michael DePinto acquired 661 shares of Brinker International common stock on February 12, 2026 as a grant or award at a price of $0 per share, increasing his directly held stake to 101,566 shares.

Insights

Equity compensation analyst

Routine equity grant modestly increases a director’s holdings.

Director Joseph Michael DePinto received a grant of 661 shares of Brinker International common stock on February 12, 2026. The grant was recorded at $0 per share, indicating it is an award rather than an open-market purchase.

Following this transaction, his directly owned position rose to 101,566 shares. This type of equity award is typical for director compensation and, based on the disclosed share counts, represents a relatively small change to his overall holdings, so it does not materially alter the investment thesis.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

DePinto Joseph Michael

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3000 OLYMPUS BLVD.

(Street)

DALLAS TX 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC [ EAT ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

X	Director		10% Owner
	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
02/12/2026

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
Common Stock	02/12/2026		A		661	A	$0	101,566	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares

Explanation of Responses:

	/s/ Christopher L. Green, as Attorney-in-Fact	02/17/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider transaction did Brinker International (EAT) report for Joseph Michael DePinto?

Brinker International reported that director Joseph Michael DePinto received a grant of 661 shares of common stock. The award was recorded at $0 per share and is categorized as a grant, award, or other acquisition under transaction code A.

How many Brinker International (EAT) shares does Joseph Michael DePinto now hold?

After the reported grant, Joseph Michael DePinto directly owns 101,566 shares of Brinker International common stock. This total reflects the addition of 661 shares acquired on February 12, 2026, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.

Was the Brinker International (EAT) Form 4 transaction a stock purchase or a grant?

The transaction was a grant or award, not an open-market purchase. It is coded as “A” for grant, award, or other acquisition, with 661 shares received at a stated price of $0 per share of common stock.

What role does Joseph Michael DePinto hold at Brinker International (EAT)?

Joseph Michael DePinto is a director of Brinker International, Inc. The Form 4 identifies his relationship solely as director, with no officer title and no indication that he is a 10% owner of the company’s shares.

On what date did the reported Brinker International (EAT) insider transaction occur?

The reported insider transaction occurred on February 12, 2026. On that date, director Joseph Michael DePinto acquired 661 shares of Brinker International common stock as a grant or award, as disclosed in the Form 4 filing.