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This page provides access to U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filings for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT), the casual dining restaurant company behind Chili's Grill & Bar and Maggiano's Little Italy. These regulatory documents offer detailed information about Brinker's financial condition, governance and shareholder matters.
Brinker files annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which include consolidated financial statements, segment data for Chili's and Maggiano's, discussions of restaurant sales trends, non-GAAP reconciliations and risk factor disclosures. Investors use these filings to review topics such as comparable restaurant sales, restaurant operating margins, capital expenditures and debt levels.
The company also submits current reports on Form 8-K to describe material events. Recent 8-K filings have addressed quarterly and annual earnings press releases, fiscal guidance, share repurchase authorizations, leadership changes and the results of the annual meeting of shareholders, including director elections, auditor ratification and advisory votes on executive compensation.
Brinker's proxy statements on Schedule DEF 14A provide further detail on board composition, committee structure, executive compensation programs, governance practices and items submitted for shareholder approval at the annual meeting. These documents outline how the board oversees areas such as audit, talent and compensation, and governance and nominating matters.
On Stock Titan, Brinker's SEC filings are updated as they are made available through EDGAR. AI-powered summaries can help explain the key points of lengthy documents, highlight changes from prior periods and point out items such as segment performance, compensation decisions and shareholder voting outcomes. Users can review Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements and other filings in one place to analyze EAT from a regulatory and governance perspective.
EAT filed a Form 144 notice for a proposed sale of 428 common shares through Fidelity Brokerage Services LLC, with an aggregate market value of $48,290.81. The shares are expected to be sold on the NYSE with an approximate sale date of 11/12/2025.
The seller acquired 428 shares on 11/11/2025 via restricted stock vesting from the issuer, noted as compensation. The filing also lists 44,431,215 shares outstanding, which is a baseline figure and not the amount being sold.
Brinker International (EAT) reported stronger quarterly results. Total revenues rose to $1.349 billion from $1.139 billion, and operating income increased to $117.9 million from $56.4 million. Net income reached $99.5 million, with diluted EPS of $2.17 versus $0.84.
Company-owned comparable restaurant sales grew 18.8%, led by Chili’s at 21.4% (traffic up 13.1%, price 4.0%, mix 4.3%). Maggiano’s comparable sales declined 6.4% on lower traffic. Cost metrics improved: restaurant labor fell to 32.3% of company sales (from 33.5%) and restaurant expenses to 25.7% (from 27.8%). Interest expense decreased to $10.5 million from $14.3 million. The effective tax rate was 7.5% due to $11.7 million of stock‑based compensation tax benefits.
Operating cash flow was $120.8 million, up from $62.8 million. The company repurchased 0.9 million shares for $134.5 million, and approximately $415.0 million remains authorized. Long‑term debt included $90.0 million outstanding on the $1.0 billion revolver, with $910.0 million available. Shares outstanding were 44,431,215 as of October 23, 2025.
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.