[Form 4] BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC Insider Trading Activity

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Brinker International, Inc. President and CEO Kevin Hochman, who is also a director, reported two transactions in the company’s common stock. On January 29, 2026, he reported a transaction coded "S" for 66,000 shares at a weighted average price of $160.31 per share, with 129,824 shares shown as beneficially owned afterward. On January 30, 2026, he reported a transaction coded "G" involving 2,000 shares at a price of $0, with 195,824 shares shown as beneficially owned following that transaction. The filing states these transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan adopted on March 6, 2025, and notes that the reported price reflects a weighted average of trades executed between $153.27 and $164.25.

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^*

Hochman Kevin

(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
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres. & CEO

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
01/29/2026

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	01/30/2026		G		2,000	D	$0	195,824	D
Common Stock	01/29/2026		S		66,000(1)	D	$160.31(2)	129,824	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:

1. The transactions reported in this Form 4 were effected pursuant to a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan previously adopted by the Reporting Person on March 6, 2025.

2. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were purchased in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $153.27 to $164.25, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Brinker International, any security holder of Brinker International or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (2) to this Form 4.

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

What insider transactions did Kevin Hochman report for Brinker (EAT)?

Kevin Hochman reported two common stock transactions. One, coded "S" on January 29, 2026, covered 66,000 shares at a weighted average price of $160.31. Another, coded "G" on January 30, 2026, involved 2,000 shares at $0, both reported as direct holdings.

How many Brinker International shares were involved in Kevin Hochman’s Form 4?

The Form 4 discloses 68,000 total shares across two entries. It shows a 66,000-share transaction coded "S" at a weighted average price of $160.31 and a separate 2,000-share transaction coded "G" at $0, both in Brinker International common stock.

What trading plan governed Kevin Hochman’s reported EAT stock transactions?

The filing states the transactions were effected under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan. According to the footnote, this plan was previously adopted by the reporting person on March 6, 2025, providing a pre-arranged framework for executing the reported trades in Brinker International common stock.

What price range is disclosed for Kevin Hochman’s 66,000-share Brinker trade?

The weighted average price reported is $160.31 per share. A footnote explains that the 66,000 shares were purchased in multiple transactions, with prices ranging from $153.27 to $164.25, and offers to provide detailed breakdowns to Brinker, its security holders, or SEC staff upon request.

How many Brinker shares did Kevin Hochman beneficially own after the reported transactions?

The Form 4 provides share balances after each transaction. Following the 66,000-share transaction on January 29, 2026, it lists 129,824 shares beneficially owned. After the 2,000-share transaction on January 30, 2026, it lists 195,824 shares beneficially owned, both shown as directly held.

What roles does Kevin Hochman hold at Brinker International, Inc.?

Kevin Hochman is identified as both a director and an officer. The Form 4 lists his officer title as President and Chief Executive Officer of Brinker International, Inc., and indicates the filing is made by one reporting person in connection with these insider stock transactions.