$EAT

Fuller Daniel S sold $1.4M of EAT

Fuller Daniel S (SVP, Chief Legal Officer) sold 5,801 shares of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) at an average of $241.60 ($239.63–$245.86, $1.40M total) across 2 trades over 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-17.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Fuller Daniel S
Published Aug 17, 2026, 10:24 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
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Neutral
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Relevance
6/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EATNeutralLow
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Why it matters

The newest fact is the reported open-market sale of 5,801 shares by the SVP and Chief Legal Officer over 2026-08-13 to 2026-08-17, totaling about $1.40M.

02

Market read

Traders may note insider activity, but there is no accompanying fundamental update in the filing text.

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What to watch

Insider sales can be driven by diversification, tax, or pre-scheduled personal liquidity needs; the article provides no stated rationale.

Relevance 6/10Novelty 3/10Timing: filed 2026-08-17 after-hours

Background

The article is an SEC Form 4 insider transaction disclosure for Brinker International (EAT).

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$EATNeutralMedium confidence
Context

Brinker International insider Fuller Daniel S sold about $1.40M of EAT shares via an open-market transaction reported on SEC Form 4.

Expected impact

Low likelihood of a sustained price move solely from this Form 4 sale; any reaction is likely muted.

Evidence & confidence

The filing is an open-market sale (code S) with no 10b5-1 plan stated, but it does not include new company performance, guidance, or regulatory developments.

Market effects

Minimal, as this is company-specific insider selling without sector-wide catalyst.

None indicated.

None indicated.

Counterpoint

Insider selling without a stated 10b5-1 plan can be interpreted as a potential negative signal, especially if repeated, though this single sale is still not definitive.

Key entities

  • Brinker International, Inc.

    Restaurant company subject of the insider transaction disclosure.

  • Fuller Daniel S

    SVP, Chief Legal Officer who sold shares (open-market sale).

Full insider trading history

This story covers one filing. See everything behind it: every insider buy and sell on record, 10b5-1 plans, late filings, and which officers and directors are trading.

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