Brinker International, Inc. SEC filings document the public-company disclosures of a NYSE-listed casual dining operator with common stock registered under Section 12(b). Recent Form 8-K reports furnish fiscal quarter results, guidance updates and related press-release exhibits for the Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy business.
The filing record also includes corporate governance and management disclosures, including executive appointments, compensation arrangements, equity-award eligibility and board-approved compensation actions. Proxy and annual-meeting filings describe director elections, auditor ratification, shareholder voting results and other governance matters for the company's common shareholders.
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 filed its DEF 14A proxy describing board committees, director biographies, compensation governance and fiscal 2025 compensation results. The Talent & Compensation Committee reports that the company’s turnaround in fiscal 2025 “far exceeded growth expectations,” and discloses the approved target, minimum and maximum Adjusted PBT goals and the actual Adjusted PBT achieved used to calculate bonus payouts under the Bonus Plan. The filing lists pay-versus-performance figures for 2021–2025, including aggregate numbers for 2025: $30,465,768, $122,260,895, $3,178,126, and $11,605,198, and comparable year-by-year metrics for 2024–2021. The proxy describes governance policies: stock ownership guidelines, recoupment (clawback) provisions, prohibition on hedging/pledging, independent consultant use by the Committee, and a determination that compensation programs do not encourage excessive risk. The filing also notes director and executive biographies and certain compensation administration details (401(k) and deferred plans) and procedural voting information for street name shareholders.
Brinker International director and SVP/CIO Christopher M. Caldwell reported a sale of 255 shares of Brinker common stock on 08/29/2025 at a reported price of $153.96 per share, leaving him with 4,292 shares owned directly. The filing notes it was untimely due to an administrative error and was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/19/2025. No derivative transactions were reported.
Brinker International insider transactions reported for Douglas N. Comings. The Form 4 shows multiple dispositions of Brinker International (EAT) common stock by Mr. Comings, SVP & COO, executed on 09/08/2025 and 09/09/2025. He sold 2,631 shares at an average price of $157.33 and sold 16,000 shares at a weighted-average price of $156.48 (sales ranged $156.44–$156.83). An additional 500 shares were reported as a gift or transfer at $0. After these transactions he directly owned 12,451 shares. The filing also discloses an indirect holding of 1,959.23 units in the company 401(k) plan.
Brinker International insider Aaron M. White, EVP, COO and CPO, reported a sale of 2,631 shares of Brinker common stock on 09/08/2025 at a reported price of $157.33 per share. After the sale he beneficially owns 50,267 shares, held directly. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/09/2025. The filing records a routine officer sale and shows the remaining direct ownership stake.
Brinker International insider sale reported. Michaela M. Ware, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, reported a sale of 1,108 shares of Brinker International common stock on 09/08/2025 at a price of $157.33 per share. After the reported transaction, the filing shows 25,055.37 shares beneficially owned. The filing also discloses an indirect holding of 3,259.86 units in the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the company 401(k) Savings Plan as of August 28, 2025. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/09/2025.
Kevin Hochman, President & CEO and director of Brinker International (EAT), reported an insider sale of 21,102 shares of common stock on 09/08/2025 at a reported price of $157.33 per share. After the transaction he beneficially owned 197,824 shares. The filing was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/09/2025.
Brinker International SVP and Chief Legal Officer Daniel S. Fuller reported a sale of 2,493 shares of Brinker common stock on 09/08/2025 at a price of $157.33 per share. Following the reported transaction, Mr. Fuller is shown as beneficially owning 41,839 shares directly. The filing also discloses indirect ownership through the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the company 401(k) Savings Plan, reflecting units held as of August 28, 2025.
Brinker International insider sale: SVP and Chief Marketing Officer Felix George S reported a sale of 5,401 shares of Brinker International (EAT) on 09/08/2025 at a price of $157.33 per share. After the transaction he beneficially owned 18,495 shares, held directly. The Form 4 was signed by an attorney-in-fact on 09/09/2025. No derivative transactions or additional details were reported.
Brinker International, Inc. filed a Form 144 reporting a proposed sale of 16,000 shares of common stock through Fidelity Brokerage Services. The filing lists an aggregate market value of $2,503,711.82 and shows 44,498,111 shares outstanding. The securities to be sold originate from restricted stock vesting events on multiple dates between 12/13/2024 and 09/08/2025, with specified lots totaling the shares to be sold. The filer attests they are not aware of any undisclosed material adverse information about the issuer.