Brinker Insider Activity
Brinker International Executives Report Diverse Stock Transactions Including Sales and Grants
Key Points
Kevin Hochman had 60,152 Brinker International (EAT) shares delivered or withheld to cover the exercise price or tax liability on August 13, 2026, at $245.11 per share.
Hochman also received a grant of 154,418 Brinker shares on August 13, 2026 with a reported price of $0.00 per share.
Douglas N. Comings’ August 13 filing shows indirect ownership via a 17,872-share grant and, notably, units held in the Brinker Common Stock Fund within the Brinker 401(k) Savings Plan as of August 13, 2026.
Daniel S. Fuller’s Form 4 indicates multiple types of insider activity, including open-market sales, a grant, a bona fide gift, and 401(k) plan-related holdings in the Brinker Common Stock Fund, underscoring a broad mix of movements.
Brinker International's top executives made major moves with their stock this week. CEO Kevin Hochman sold 40,000 shares worth roughly $9.66 million on August 13, 2026, according to Investing.com. That same day, he also received a grant of 154,418 new shares at no cost.
The sales came as Brinker's stock (NYSE: EAT) traded in the $236–$249 range. Several other executives also filed Form 4 disclosures, showing a wide mix of sales, grants, and gifts across August 13–14, 2026, according to Stock Titan.
Hochman Sells $9.66M in Shares Under Prearranged Plan
Hochman's 40,000-share sale at $241.41 per share was carried out under a Rule 10b5-1 plan. That means the sale was set up in advance, before Hochman had any inside knowledge of upcoming company news. Investing.com reported the total value at approximately $9.66 million.
On the same day, 60,152 of Hochman's shares were delivered or withheld at $245.11 per share to cover taxes tied to a stock award, according to Stock Titan. Despite the large sale, Hochman also received 154,418 new shares as a grant — at a reported price of $0.00 per share.
COO Comings Cuts Ownership by 22% in One Trade
COO Douglas Comings sold 5,000 shares on August 14 at $236.29 per share, according to Watchlist News. That single trade cut his ownership stake in Brinker by 22.20%. The sale came just one day after he received a grant of 17,872 shares on August 13.
Comings also holds units in the Brinker Common Stock Fund inside the company's 401(k) Savings Plan. That makes his total exposure to EAT stock larger than his direct share count alone suggests.
Director Davis and Supply Chief Butler File Separate Disclosures
Director Cindy L. Davis sold 1,775 shares at $248.92 on August 13, leaving her with 8,973 shares, according to Stock Titan. Her sale was not tied to a Rule 10b5-1 plan. Supply chain chief James M. Butler received a grant of 16,298 shares that same day but had 5,802 shares withheld at $245 per share to cover taxes.
Director James C. Katzman reported a bona fide gift of 3,900 shares on August 13, bringing his remaining holdings to 25,455 shares. Gifts differ from open-market sales — they transfer ownership but do not raise cash for the insider.
Fuller's Filing Shows the Broadest Mix of Insider Activity
Daniel S. Fuller's Form 4 stood out for its variety. His filing included open-market sales, a share grant, a bona fide gift, and 401(k) plan holdings in the Brinker Common Stock Fund, according to Stock Titan. No other executive reported as many different types of transactions in the same filing period.
Taken together, the August 13–14 filings show that insider activity at Brinker goes well beyond simple buying and selling. Grants, gifts, tax withholdings, and retirement plan holdings all play a role in how executives hold and move their shares.
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