Brinker International (EAT) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026)
Brinker International's (EAT) quarterly Free Cash Flow came in at $250.4 million in Q1 2026, up 89.12% year-on-year from $132.4 million in Q1 2025, and up 25.2% on a QoQ basis from $200.0 million in Q4 2025.
Brinker International (EAT) Free Cash Flow (2009 - 2026) Analysis & Trends
Brinker International (EAT) has 18 years of Free Cash Flow data on file, last reported at $250.4 million in Q1 2026.
- On a quarterly basis, Free Cash Flow rose 89.12% year-over-year to $250.4 million in Q1 2026; TTM through Mar 2026 was $911.8 million, a 58.99% increase from a year earlier, with the FY2025 full-year figure at $647.3 million, up 59.67% from the prior year.
- Free Cash Flow for Q1 2026 stood at $250.4 million, up from $200.0 million in the prior quarter.
- Over the last five years, Free Cash Flow for EAT reached as high as $339.7 million in Q2 2025 and fell as low as -$129.3 million in Q2 2023.
- Historically, Free Cash Flow has averaged $103.8 million across 5 years, with a median of $78.7 million in 2024.
- On a YoY basis, Free Cash Flow climbed as much as 923.26% in 2023 and fell as far as 18371.43% in 2023.
- Year by year, Free Cash Flow stood at $63.6 million in 2022, then plunged by 73.58% to $16.8 million in 2023, then jumped by 619.64% to $120.9 million in 2024, then surged by 65.43% to $200.0 million in 2025, then gained by 25.2% to $250.4 million in 2026.
- Per Business Quant data, the three most recent Free Cash Flow figures were $250.4 million in Q1 2026, $200.0 million in Q4 2025, and $121.7 million in Q3 2025.
Peer Comparison
| # | Company | Market Cap | Enterprise Value | Gross Profit (Qtr) | Free Cash Flow (Qtr) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Starbucks | 117.61 Bn | 115.91 Bn | 6.32 Bn | 91.80 Mn |
| 2 | Chipotle Mexican Grill | 41.20 Bn | 40.33 Bn | 2.61 Bn | 471.02 Mn |
| 3 | Yum Brands | 40.68 Bn | 39.99 Bn | 1.38 Bn | 341.00 Mn |
| 4 | Restaurant Brands International | 25.13 Bn | 25.66 Bn | 2.14 Bn | 169.00 Mn |
| 5 | Darden Restaurants | 22.23 Bn | 21.99 Bn | 3.68 Bn | 379.00 Mn |
| 6 | Yum China Holdings | 15.22 Bn | 14.47 Bn | 2.31 Bn | 406.00 Mn |
| 7 | Texas Roadhouse | 12.56 Bn | 12.37 Bn | 1.40 Bn | 227.47 Mn |
| 8 | Dominos Pizza | 10.74 Bn | 10.60 Bn | 478.23 Mn | 166.68 Mn |
| 9 | Dutch Bros | 8.14 Bn | 8.10 Bn | 107.48 Mn | 27.72 Mn |
| 10 | Brinker International | 7.99 Bn | 7.93 Bn | 1.10 Bn | 250.40 Mn |
Historic Data
Download Data| Date | Value |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | 250.40 Mn |
| Mar 25, 2026 | 250.40 Mn |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 200.00 Mn |
| Dec 24, 2025 | 200.00 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 121.70 Mn |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 121.70 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 339.70 Mn |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 339.70 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 132.40 Mn |
| Mar 26, 2025 | 132.40 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 120.90 Mn |
| Dec 25, 2024 | 120.90 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 54.30 Mn |
| Sep 25, 2024 | 54.30 Mn |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 265.90 Mn |
| Jun 26, 2024 | 265.90 Mn |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 78.70 Mn |
| Mar 27, 2024 | 78.70 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 16.80 Mn |
| Dec 27, 2023 | 16.80 Mn |