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EAT
$190.20
▲ UP 2.64% (4.89)
KEY STATISTICS
Market Cap$8.22 B
52w High$254.99
52w Low$100.30
Dividend Yield4.81%
FrequencyQuarterly
P/E17.66
Volume1.15M
Shares Out.42.89M
COMPANY
LEADERSHIP
CHIEF EXECUTIVE
Kevin D. Hochman
COMPENSATION 2026
Salary$1,061,731
Stock Awards$7,049,883
Incentive Plan Pay$2,543,616
All Other Comp.$24,526
Total$10,679,756
ABOUT
SECTOR
Consumer Cyclical
WENT PUBLIC
January 6, 1984
METHOD OF GOING PUBLIC
IPO
FULL TIME EMPLOYEES
83,840
PRICE TARGET
Target High$325.00
Target Low$175.00
Target Median$270.00
Target Consensus$254.12
UPCOMING EARNINGS
DateNov 4, 2026
DayWednesday
Rev. Est.$1.45B
NOV
4
WED
SPLIT RECORD
| DATE | TYPE | RATIO |
|---|---|---|
| 2006-12-01 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 2001-01-17 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1994-03-31 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1993-05-14 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1991-11-27 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1991-03-15 | Forward | 3:2 |
| 1989-06-19 | Forward | 3:2 |
ETFS HOLDING THIS STOCK
ETFS HOLDING
236
LISTED HERE
10
RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
INSTITUTIONAL OWNERSHIP
SHARES OWNED
87.49%
HOLDERS
781
TOP 8 OF 781 · RANKED BY POSITION SIZE
PRICE
$190.20 ▲ UP 2.64% (+$4.89)About Brinker International, Inc.
https://brinker.com ↗Brinker International owns, operates, and franchises 1,648 casual dining restaurants, primarily Chili's and Maggiano's, across the U.S. and internationally.
INDUSTRY
Restaurants
A PRODUCT BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. IS KNOWN FOR
Big Smasher Burger
The Big Smasher, Chili's first new burger in three years, features a half-pound beef patty with classic toppings, aiming to boost traffic and sales as a key innovation in their "3 For Me" value menu.
Brinker International in 2025
SENTIMENT: + POSITIVE
EARNINGS · AUGUST 2025
Brinker International's Stock Surges After Reporting Record-Breaking Q4 and Full-Year 2025 Earnings Driven by Strong Chili's Performance
Brinker International announced exceptional financial results for the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2025, largely driven by a significant surge in sales and traffic at its Chili's brand. The company reported a 21.3% increase in company-owned comparable restaurant sales for the quarter, with Chili's alone seeing a 23.7% jump, leading to a notable pre-market stock price increase of 6.47%.
CAPITAL ALLOCATION · AUGUST 2025 · ANNOUNCED
Brinker International Authorizes an Additional $400 Million for Share Repurchase Program
In a significant move demonstrating confidence in its financial health and future growth, Brinker International's Board of Directors authorized an additional $400 million for its share repurchase program. This substantially increases the total available authority for buybacks to $507 million, signaling a strong commitment to returning value to shareholders.
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RATINGS SNAPSHOT
Overall rating: B+
Discounted Cash Flow3
Return On Equity5
Return On Assets5
Debt To Equity1
Price To Earnings3
Price To Book1
Overall Score3
MOST RECENT ANALYST GRADES
GRADE SUMMARY
BUY 8
OVERWEIGHT 5
OUTPERFORM 3
NEUTRAL 2
MARKET PERFORM 1
EQUAL WEIGHT 1
HOLD 1
21 GRADES IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS
SECTORS PEERS
| PEER | PRICE | |
|---|---|---|
 DRI | $202.00 | COMPARE |
 TXRH | $164.16 | COMPARE |
 FTDR | $78.60 | COMPARE |
 CAKE | $107.77 | COMPARE |
 GOLF | $82.58 | COMPARE |
 CHH | $102.09 | COMPARE |
 GNTX | $21.63 | COMPARE |
 MTH | $63.33 | COMPARE |
TRADES BY CONGRESS
HOUSE TRADES
David B. McKinley
Sale (Full)
2019-04-16
David McKinley
Sale (Full)
2019-04-16
Elizabeth Pannill Fletcher
Sale (Full)
2019-03-08
INSIDER TRADES
★
DIRECTOR
Katzman James C
Sale · 650 shares
2026-09-09
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DIRECTOR
Allen Frances L.
Sale · 500 shares
2026-09-04
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OFFICER: EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ware Michaela M
Sale · 3.0K shares
2026-09-01
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OFFICER: EVP, CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
Ware Michaela M
Sale · 497 shares
2026-08-31