Brinker International (EAT) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Brinker International's (EAT) quarterly Free Cash Flow came in at $159.2 million in Q2 2026, up 50.05% year-over-year from $106.1 million in Q2 2025, and down 12.0% quarter-over-quarter from $180.9 million in Q1 2026.
Analysis
Brinker International (EAT) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Brinker International (EAT) has reported Free Cash Flow for 18 consecutive years, with $159.2 million the latest figure, recorded in Q2 2026.
- On a quarterly basis, Free Cash Flow rose 50.05% year-over-year to $159.2 million in Q2 2026; TTM through Jun 2026 was $557.5 million, a 34.76% increase from a year earlier, with the FY2026 full-year figure at $557.5 million, up 34.76% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow was $159.2 million for Q2 2026 at Brinker International, down from $180.9 million in the prior quarter.
- Over five years, Free Cash Flow peaked at $180.9 million in Q1 2026 and troughed at -$22.1 million in Q3 2022.
- A 5-year average of $74.1 million and a median of $74.0 million in 2022 frame the typical range for Free Cash Flow.
- Across the five-year window, Free Cash Flow slumped 862.07% in 2022 and surged 1128.57% in 2023, its largest moves.
- Over 5 years, Free Cash Flow stood at -$5.2 million in 2022, then jumped by 1034.62% to $48.6 million in 2023, then jumped by 247.53% to $168.9 million in 2024, then decreased by 8.11% to $155.2 million in 2025, then climbed by 2.58% to $159.2 million in 2026.
- The last three Free Cash Flow figures came in at $159.2 million (Q2 2026), $180.9 million (Q1 2026), and $155.2 million (Q4 2025), per Business Quant data.
Peer Set
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darden Restaurants | 24.00 Bn | 23.78 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 379.00 Mn |
| 2 | Texas Roadhouse | 11.89 Bn | 11.69 Bn | 1.44 Bn | 81.47 Mn |
| 3 | Brinker International | 9.37 Bn | 9.26 Bn | 1.14 Bn | 159.20 Mn |
| 4 | Cheesecake Factory | 4.71 Bn | 4.52 Bn | 756.95 Mn | 49.28 Mn |
| 5 | BJs RESTAURANTS | 1.26 Bn | 1.25 Bn | 289.79 Mn | 7.75 Mn |
| 6 | Cracker Barrel Old Country Store | 1.10 Bn | 1.08 Bn | 556.39 Mn | 66.88 Mn |
| 7 | Bloomin' Brands | 742.22 Mn | 675.61 Mn | 709.41 Mn | 47.00 Mn |
| 8 | Super Hi International Holding | 708.98 Mn | 437.25 Mn | - | 28.24 Mn |
| 9 | Dine Brands Global | 339.60 Mn | 189.30 Mn | 91.20 Mn | 1.30 Mn |
| 10 | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers | 141.67 Mn | 118.82 Mn | 213.56 Mn | - |
Historic Data
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Historic Data
| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 159.20 Mn |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 180.90 Mn |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 155.20 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 62.20 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 106.10 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 132.40 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 168.90 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 6.30 Mn |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 83.50 Mn |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 78.70 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 48.60 Mn |
| Sep 27, 2023 | 12.20 Mn |
| Jun 28, 2023 | 7.20 Mn |
| Mar 29, 2023 | 91.50 Mn |
| Dec 28, 2022 | -5.20 Mn |
| Sep 28, 2022 | -22.10 Mn |
| Jun 29, 2022 | -700,000.00 |
| Mar 30, 2022 | 69.30 Mn |
| Dec 29, 2021 | 30.40 Mn |
| Sep 29, 2021 | 2.90 Mn |