Brinker International, Inc. (EAT)
Consumer Discretionary ยท Retail-Eating Places
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 6, 1984. SentiSense covers Brinker International, Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places. Kevin Hochman is its chief executive officer. The company reports 85,003 employees, and its corporate website is www.brinker.com.
About Brinker International, Inc.
Brinker International is a leading casual dining operator and franchisor. Chili's, its largest banner and the second-largest casual dining concept in the US, is known for its American/Southwest-inspired menu. In fiscal 2026, the segment generated $5.3 billion in revenue (92% of consolidated sales) across 1,114 company-owned restaurants in the US and 469 franchised locations (the bulk of which are in international markets). The Italian casual-dining concept Maggiano's accounts for the remainder of the business, with 52 domestic units.
Institutional ownership
In 13F filings for the quarter ended June 30, 2026, 499 institutions reported holding EAT, with 47.0 million shares worth $7.9 billion in aggregate. The largest reported holders were BlackRock, FMR and Vanguard. Of the 5 largest reported holders, 4 added shares and 1 reduced its position during the quarter.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Brinker International, Inc. do?
Brinker International is a leading casual dining operator and franchisor. Chili's, its largest banner and the second-largest casual dining concept in the US, is known for its American/Southwest-inspired menu.
What sector is EAT in?
SentiSense classifies Brinker International, Inc. in the Consumer Discretionary sector, and its Standard Industrial Classification is Retail-Eating Places.
Where does EAT stock trade?
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, where its shares have traded since January 6, 1984.
Who is the CEO of Brinker International, Inc.?
Kevin Hochman is the chief executive officer of Brinker International, Inc..