BlackRock, Inc. filed an amended beneficial ownership statement with the SEC on October 27, 2026, disclosing a 12.6% stake in Brinker International Inc. as of September 30, 2026.

Key Highlights

  • Total beneficial ownership: BlackRock reported aggregate beneficial ownership of 5,294,768 shares of Brinker International common stock.
  • Percent of class: The 5,294,768 shares represent 12.6% of Brinker International's outstanding common stock, according to the filing.
  • Sole voting power: BlackRock holds sole voting power over 5,175,723 shares, with zero shares subject to shared voting power.
  • Sole dispositive power: BlackRock holds sole dispositive power over all 5,294,768 shares, with no shared dispositive power reported.
  • Amendment number: This filing is Amendment No. 5, reflecting an update to BlackRock's previous disclosures regarding Brinker International.
  • Triggering event date: The date of event requiring the filing was September 30, 2026, as stated on the cover page.
  • Dividend and proceeds rights: The filing states that various persons have the right to receive dividends or proceeds from the sale of Brinker International common stock, but no single person's interest exceeds 5% of total outstanding shares.

BlackRock's Amended Position in Brinker International as of September 30, 2026

BlackRock, Inc., organized in Delaware and headquartered at 50 Hudson Yards, New York, NY 10001, filed this amended beneficial ownership statement reporting its holdings in Brinker International Inc., the Dallas, Texas-based company whose common stock carries CUSIP number 109641100. The filing was signed by Spencer Fleming, Managing Director, on October 27, 2026. According to the document, the reported holdings reflect securities beneficially owned by certain business units of BlackRock and its subsidiaries and affiliates, described in the filing as the "Reporting Business Units," consistent with SEC Release No. 34-39538 dated January 12, 1998.

The filing discloses that BlackRock's aggregate beneficial ownership stands at 5,294,768 shares, representing 12.6% of Brinker International's common stock class. Of that total, BlackRock holds sole voting power over 5,175,723 shares, leaving a gap of 119,045 shares over which it holds dispositive but not voting authority. No shared voting or dispositive power is reported. Brinker International, whose principal executive offices are listed at 3000 Olympus Blvd, Dallas, TX 75019, is the operator of casual dining restaurant brands including Chili's Grill and Bar.

The filing certifies, as required, that the referenced securities "were acquired and are held in the ordinary course of business and were not acquired and are not held for the purpose of or with the effect of changing or influencing the control of the issuer." The subsidiary entities through which BlackRock holds these shares are identified in Exhibit 99, attached to the filing. BlackRock is classified as a parent holding company (type "HC") for purposes of this disclosure.

What Was Disclosed

BlackRock, Inc. disclosed in Amendment No. 5 to its Schedule 13G that it beneficially owned 5,294,768 shares of Brinker International Inc. common stock, equal to 12.6% of the class, as of September 30, 2026, with sole dispositive power over all reported shares.