Brinker International (EAT) CFO Ware sold 5,000 shares for $812K at $162.40
Insider transactions reported
Michaela M Ware (EVP, Chief Financial Officer at Brinker International Inc., EAT) reported that they sold 5,000 shares for $812K at $162.40 on Feb 5, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 19,923.37 shares held directly.
- Reporting person
- Ware Michaela M
- Role
- EVP, Chief Financial Officer
| Date | Type | Security | Shares | Price | Value | Held after |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2026 | Open-market sale (S) | Common Stock1 | -5,000 | $162.40 | $812K | 19,923.37 direct |
Holdings before and after
- Common Stock: 24,923.37 to 19,923.37 direct
Other positions listed
- Common Stock: 3,259.83 indirect, By 401(k) Plan
Footnotes from the filing
- 1. The price reported in Column 4 is a weighted average price. These shares were sold in multiple transactions at prices ranging from $161.92 to $162.52, inclusive. The reporting person undertakes to provide to Brinker International, any security holder of Brinker International or the staff of the Securities and Exchange Commission, upon request, full information regarding the number of shares sold at each separate price within the ranges set forth in footnote (1) to this Form 4.
- 2. Reflects the number of units held in the Brinker Common Stock Fund under the Brinker International, Inc. 401(k) Savings Plan as of February 5, 2026.
Transaction codes in this filing
- Open-market sale:
- Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
FAQ
What did Ware report in this EAT Form 4?
Michaela M Ware (EVP, Chief Financial Officer at Brinker International Inc., EAT) reported that they sold 5,000 shares for $812K at $162.40 on Feb 5, 2026. After these transactions the filing shows 19,923.37 shares held directly.
How many EAT shares does Ware hold after this filing?
The filing shows 19,923.37 shares held directly after the reported transactions. Form 4 reports only the positions it lists, so this may not be every holding.
Was this EAT insider sale made under a 10b5-1 plan?
The filing's footnotes do not mention a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.
What does transaction code S mean on an SEC Form 4?
Code S marks a sale in the open market or a private deal. The insider received cash for these securities.
Historical context for EAT
Across the 8 sessions after earlier EAT headlines, the stock closed higher 5 times and lower 3 times, with a median move of 1.1% in either direction. This shows timing only: many things move a stock in a session, and these figures do not show that any headline caused a move.
| Session | Earlier headline | EAT | SPY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | BRINKER INTERNATIONAL REPORTS SECOND QUARTER OF FISCAL 2026 RESULTS AND UPDATES FISCAL 2026 GUIDANCE | -0.4% | -0.0% |
| Jan 21, 2026 | Brinker upgraded by Raymond James with a new price target | +0.7% | +1.2% |
| Jan 20, 2026 | TD Cowen initiated coverage on Brinker with a new price targetand 1 other headline that session | +1.3% | -2.0% |
| Jan 15, 2026 | BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC. TO HOST SECOND QUARTER FISCAL 2026 EARNINGS CALL | +0.7% | +0.3% |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Chili's® Grill and Bar and Spire Motorsports Ride the 'Dente into 2026 with Multi-Year Partnership Renewal | -0.8% | -0.2% |
| Jan 6, 2026 | Brinker upgraded by UBS with a new price target | +4.3% | +0.6% |
Earlier insider filings at EAT
- Feb 5, 2026EVP, COO and CPO White Aaron M sold $1,155,000 worth of shares (7,000 units at $165.00), decreasing direct ownership by 14% to 42,756 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 4, 2026SVP, Chief Marketing Officer Felix George S sold $1,679,391 worth of shares (10,431 units at $161.00), decreasing direct ownership by 56% to 8,064 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 3, 2026Director Hood Ramona sold $64,528 worth of shares (400 units at $161.32), decreasing direct ownership by 4% to 9,066 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 2, 2026Pres. & CEO Hochman Kevin sold $10,580,460 worth of shares (66,000 units at $160.31) and gifted 2,000 shares, decreasing direct ownership by 34% to 129,824 units (SEC Form 4)
- Feb 2, 2026Director Edelman Harriet sold $1,335,600 worth of shares (8,400 units at $159.00), decreasing direct ownership by 29% to 21,004 units (SEC Form 4)
- Market cap
- 30-day
- Sector
- Consumer Discretionary
- Industry
- Restaurants
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