$EAT

Katzman James C sold $143K of EAT

Katzman James C sold 650 shares of BRINKER INTERNATIONAL, INC (EAT) at $220.09 ($0.14M total) on 2026-09-09 under a Rule 10b5-1 trading plan.

Original reporting
SEC EDGAR · Katzman James C
Published Sep 10, 2026, 8:14 PM UTC
Analysis
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Primary signal
$EAT
Neutral
high confidence
Mentioned
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Relevance
3/10
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Decision brief

The 30-second read

$EATNeutralLow
01

Why it matters

The sale is routine and pre‑arranged, offering little new insight into company performance.

02

Market read

Minor insider sale with limited trading relevance.

03

What to watch

Potential upcoming earnings or operational updates that may affect insider sentiment.

Relevance 3/10Novelty 3/10Timing: post‑market filing

Background

Form 4 filing discloses insider transactions required by SEC regulations.

Company-level read

Ticker impact

$EATNeutralHigh confidence
Context

Director James C. Katzman sold 650 shares of Brinker International for $143,058.50 via a 10b5-1 plan.

Expected impact

minimal impact; price likely unchanged

Evidence & confidence

The transaction size ($143k) is small relative to market cap and follows a pre‑arranged plan, indicating no new information about the company's fundamentals.

Market effects

None; the sale does not signal sector‑wide trends.

None; limited to Brinker International shareholders.

Low; insider sale of a mid‑cap U.S. restaurant company.

Counterpoint

If the director anticipates near‑term weakness, the sale could hint at downside risk.

Key entities

  • James C. Katzman

    Brinker International director who sold shares.

  • Brinker International, Inc.

    U.S. restaurant operator (ticker EAT).

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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