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BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on August 12, 2026 reporting Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition), Item 8.01 (Other Events), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). Fiscal Q4 2026 results announced, covering Brinker International’s fourth quarter.
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC 8-K event analysis
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Item 2.02 · Results of Operations and Financial Condition
- Fiscal Q4 2026 results announced, covering Brinker International’s fourth quarter
- Fiscal 2027 guidance issued, providing forward outlook for investors
- Detailed financial results and guidance available in Exhibit 99.1
Item 8.01 · Other Events
- Additional $718.0M repurchase authorization, bringing total available authority to $750.0M
- Potentially supports per-share metrics and signals management confidence in valuation
- Open-ended program remains discretionary, with no obligation to repurchase shares
- Authorization may be suspended, modified, or discontinued at any time
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- Q4 sales rose to $1,521.2M; comparable sales increased 5.0%, led by Chili’s at 5.6% and positive traffic
- FY26 operating income increased $107.9M to $619.9M; margin expanded to 10.7% from 9.5%
- FY26 diluted EPS reached $10.87, up $2.55; adjusted EPS rose to $10.74 from $8.90
- Chili’s restaurant margin improved to 18.6%, while Maggiano’s declined to 10.3% amid lower traffic and closures
- FY27 guidance calls for $6.15B-$6.27B revenue and $12.60-$13.40 adjusted EPS, including a 53rd week
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