Brinker SVP Comings gifts 500 Brinker shares

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) insider Douglas N. Comings, SVP & COO of Chili's, reported a bona fide gift of 500 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026.

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) insider Douglas N. Comings, SVP & COO of Chili's, reported a bona fide gift of 500 shares of common stock on August 17, 2026. After this gift, he directly holds 17,027 shares, plus an indirect interest in 1,982.18 units of the Brinker Common Stock Fund in the company 401(k) Plan as of August 13, 2026.

Insider Trade Summary

500 shares gifted

Gift 2 txns

Insider Comings Douglas N.

Role SVP & COO, Chili's

Type	Security	Shares	Price	Value
Gift	Common Stock	500	$0.00	$0.00
holding	Common Stock F1	--	--	--

Holdings After Transaction: Common Stock — 17,027 shares (Direct); Common Stock — 1,982.18 shares (Indirect, By 401(k) Plan)

Footnotes (1)

1. F1. Reflects the number of units in the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the Brinker International, Inc. 401(k) Plan, as of August 13, 2026.

Key Figures

Shares gifted: 500 shares Gift price per share: 0.0000 Direct holdings after transaction: 17027 shares +2 more

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Shares gifted 500 shares Bona fide gift of common stock on August 17, 2026

Gift price per share 0.0000 Reported transaction price per share for the 500-share gift

Direct holdings after transaction 17027 shares Direct common stock owned by Douglas N. Comings after the gift

Indirect 401(k) units 1982.18 units Units in Brinker Common Stock Fund under the 401(k) Plan as of August 13, 2026

Gift transactions in filing 1 Count of bona fide gift transactions reported in this Form 4

Key Terms

bona fide gift, indirect ownership, Brinker Common Stock Fund, 401(k) Plan

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bona fide gift financial

"The transaction was coded as a <b>bona fide gift</b> of 500 shares"

A bona fide gift is a genuine, voluntary transfer of money, property, or benefits from one party to another made without expectation of repayment, services, or hidden conditions. Investors care because such gifts can affect company disclosures, related‑party transaction rules, tax treatment, and perceived conflicts of interest; think of it like someone giving you a present with no strings attached — but on a corporate scale, auditors and regulators need to verify it really is unconditional.

indirect ownership financial

"Reported as <b>indirect ownership</b> by 401(k) Plan"

Brinker Common Stock Fund financial

"Units in the <b>Brinker Common Stock Fund</b> under the 401(k) Plan"

401(k) Plan financial

"Under the Brinker International, Inc. <b>401(k) Plan</b>, as of August 13, 2026"

A 401(k) plan is a workplace retirement account that lets employees set aside part of their pay into a tax-advantaged savings pot, often with employers adding matching contributions — like a workplace piggy bank for future income. It matters to investors because the amount people save and how employers fund these plans influence consumer spending, corporate payroll costs and the flow of money into financial markets, which can affect stock prices and company valuations.

FAQ

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What insider transaction did EAT executive Douglas N. Comings report?

Douglas N. Comings reported a bona fide gift of 500 shares of Brinker International common stock on August 17, 2026. The transaction was coded as a gift (code G) with no sale proceeds reported.

How many EAT shares does Douglas N. Comings hold directly after this transaction?

After the reported gift, Douglas N. Comings directly holds 17,027 shares of Brinker International common stock. This figure reflects his direct ownership position following the August 17, 2026 gift transfer.

Does Douglas N. Comings have indirect holdings of EAT through a retirement plan?

Yes. He has an indirect interest in 1,982.18 units of the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the Brinker International, Inc. 401(k) Plan, as of August 13, 2026, representing retirement-plan based exposure to EAT stock.

Was the EAT insider transaction by Douglas N. Comings a purchase or sale?

The transaction was neither a purchase nor a sale; it was a bona fide gift of 500 shares. The Form 4 classifies it under transaction code G, which denotes a gift disposition rather than a market trade.

Did Douglas N. Comings receive any proceeds for the 500 EAT shares transferred?

No proceeds are reported. The 500-share transfer is recorded at a price of $0.0000 per share, consistent with its classification as a bona fide gift, not a sale transaction.

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Accepted by SEC EDGAR 08/18/2026 - 04:25 PM EDT Learn about SEC filing dates

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^*

Comings Douglas N.

(Last) (First) (Middle)

3000 OLYMPUS BLVD.

(Street)

DALLAS TEXAS 75019

(City) (State) (Zip)

UNITED STATES

(Country)

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

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

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	SVP & COO, Chili's

2a. Foreign Trading Symbol

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
08/17/2026

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

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

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

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	08/17/2026		G		500	D	$0	17,027	D
Common Stock								1,982.18(1)	I	By 401(k) Plan

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. Reflects the number of units in the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the Brinker International, Inc. 401(k) Plan, as of August 13, 2026.

	/s/ Christopher L. Green, as Attorney-in-Fact	08/18/2026
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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