13F Pro Quality Score

67.9/100

Rank #340 of 2,961 stocksTOP 25%

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Revenue Growth

70.8/100

Profitability

62.3/100

Balance Sheet

95.2/100

Earnings Quality

52.9/100

Free Cash Flow

54.7/100

Institutional Flow

23.6/100

Revenue Scale

79.9/100

Dilution Risk

72.8/100
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EAT Stock Analysis & AI Quality Score

Data updated 2026-09-11

AI stock analysis and institutional research for BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT), a Consumer Discretionary sector company. 13F Pro's AI-powered ranking engine scores EAT at 67.9/100 on a 32-signal composite quality model, placing it at rank #340 of 2,961 stocks — the top 25% of the AI-ranked universe. EAT scores in the top quartile across balance sheet strength (95.2), revenue scale (79.9). Areas of concern include institutional flow (23.6), which score below median versus the broader universe. Based on the latest XBRL financial filings (Q2 2026), BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC reports quarterly revenue of $1.5B, net income of $131.1M, an operating margin of 10.9%. Top institutional holders of EAT by reported 13-F value include BlackRock, FMR, VANGUARD PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT, based on the most recent SEC filings. EAT trades on the NYSE exchange and files with the SEC under CIK 703351. 13F Pro's AI research platform runs 10 specialized AI analysts — value, growth, momentum, macro, and activist specialists — that debate EAT daily and publish AI-generated analysis with cited SEC sources. The platform aggregates historical XBRL financial facts, 10-Q and 10-K filings, insider Form 4 transactions, and institutional 13-F holdings for BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC directly from SEC EDGAR. BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC's 13F Pro composite quality score has ranged between 36 and 72 since 2021, currently 67.9 — an improving long-term trajectory across 68 quarterly and live scoring snapshots.

Fun facts about BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC

Quirks, history, and lore behind EAT — the kind of stuff that makes a stock memorable.

  • 1
    The Basics
    U.S. restaurant company · casual dining segment · listed on the NYSE · headquartered in Texas.
  • 2
    The Numbers
    Operates or franchises over 1,200 locations across more than 25 countries, generating roughly $4 billion in annual revenue — not bad for a company whose ticker is literally a meal.
  • 3
    The History
    Founded in the 1970s, it grew aggressively through the casual dining boom of the 1980s and 90s and eventually became one of the largest sit-down chain operators in the United States.
  • 4
    The Secret
    The parent company quietly runs two major restaurant brands under one roof, letting each one keep its own personality while sharing a single corporate kitchen of overhead.
  • 5
    The Lore
    One of its flagship chains is famous for free chips and salsa the moment you sit down — a gesture so beloved that customers consider it basically a human right.
  • 6
    The Giveaway
    If you've ever ordered bottomless chips at Chili's or sipped a margarita at Maggiano's Little Italy, you've already funded this company's quarterly earnings.
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What's Driving EAT's Business? Latest 10-K Breakdown

AI-extracted from BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC's 10-K filed 2026-08-19 — FY2026 (fiscal year ended June 24, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.

Total revenues rose 7.9% to $5,807.4 million on 8.1% comparable restaurant sales, lifting operating income to $619.9 million and net income to $487.0 million.

Biggest Revenue Drivers

Chili's$5,352.6M+9.6%

Favorable comparable restaurant sales driven by menu pricing, higher traffic, and favorable menu item mix

Maggiano's$454.8M-9.3%

Unfavorable comparable restaurant sales and restaurant closures; comparable sales down 3.9% on 9.3% lower traffic

AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.

Revenue

Q2 2026

$1.5B

Net Income

Q2 2026

$131.1M

Free Cash Flow

Q2 2026

$159.2M

Operating Margin

Q2 2026

10.9%

D/E Ratio

Q2 2026

1.00

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Revenue & Net Income

Earnings Per Share

Key Financials Over Time

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Revenue

+7.9% YoY
$5.81BFY 2026
FY23 $4.13BFY24 $4.42BFY25 $5.38BFY26 $5.81B

Net Income

+27.1% YoY
$487.0MFY 2026
FY23 $102.6MFY24 $155.3MFY25 $383.1MFY26 $487.0M

Operating Income

+21.1% YoY
$619.9MFY 2026
FY23 $144.4MFY24 $229.6MFY25 $512.0MFY26 $619.9M

EPS (Diluted)

+30.6% YoY
$10.87FY 2026
FY23 $2.28FY24 $3.40FY25 $8.32FY26 $10.87

Total Assets

+5.1% YoY
$2.81BFY 2026
FY23 $2.49BFY24 $2.59BFY25 $2.68BFY26 $2.81B

Total Debt

+0.3% YoY
$444.8MFY 2026
FY23 $922.4MFY24 $800.4MFY25 $443.6MFY26 $444.8M

Op. Cash Flow

+16.3% YoY
$789.4MFY 2026
FY23 $256.3MFY24 $421.9MFY25 $679.0MFY26 $789.4M

Free Cash Flow

+34.8% YoY
$557.5MFY 2026
FY23 $71.4MFY24 $223.0MFY25 $413.7MFY26 $557.5M

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13F Pro's AI-powered analysis of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) draws on SEC EDGAR-sourced fundamentals, institutional 13F holdings, and insider Form 4 transactions in the Consumer Discretionary sector (listed on NYSE). The 32-signal AI Quality Score, current rank, and full bull/bear verdict for EAT are available on the EAT stock profile dashboard — with the same data, AI insights, ratios, and institutional activity refreshed after every 10-K, 10-Q, 13F, and Form 4 filing. EAT is classified as a mid company.

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