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Brinker Intl Inc (EAT)

465 + Investors. Track Smart Money conviction in EAT. See who's accumulating, reducing, or initiating positions.

Current Price
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Analyst Target
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Upside
0.00%
Net Flow Q/Q
↑ +14
Streak
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Buyers last Q
58%

Smart Money Signals — EAT

Based on 467 hedge funds · latest filing: 2026 Q1 · updated quarterly

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Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row

last 6Q
For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EAT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.
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High ownership — 94% of 3.0Y peak

94% of all-time peak
467 funds currently hold this stock — 94% of the 3.0-year high of 499 funds (reached 2025 Q2). Ownership is elevated but not yet at maximum concentration. Room to grow, but watch if the trend reverses.
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Steady growth — +4% more funds vs a year ago

fund count last 6Q
+16 new funds entered over the past year (+4% YoY). Gradual, steady growth in institutional ownership is generally a healthy signal — not a speculative rush, but consistent conviction.
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Slight buying edge — 58% buying

284 buying206 selling
Last quarter: 284 funds bought or added vs 206 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.
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Fewer new buyers each quarter (-12 vs last Q)

new funds entering per quarter
Funds opening this position for the first time: 96 → 64 → 95 → 83. Each quarter fewer new institutions are entering. This usually means most funds that wanted in are already in — the stock is well-known but the pool of potential new buyers is shrinking.
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54% of holders stayed for 2+ years

■ 54% conviction (2yr+) ■ 24% medium ■ 22% new
251 out of 467 hedge funds have held EAT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.
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Growing discovery — still being found

117 → 96 → 64 → 95 → 83 new funds/Q
New funds entering each quarter: 96 → 64 → 95 → 83. A growing number of institutions are discovering EAT each quarter. The narrative is still spreading — leaving room for ongoing capital accumulation.
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Veteran-anchored — 58% veterans vs 29% newcomers

■ 58% veterans ■ 13% 1-2yr ■ 29% new
Entry-cohort mix of 484 holders: 281 (58%) are 2+ year veterans, 65 entered 1–2 years ago, and 138 (29%) joined within the past year. A veteran-weighted cap table skews toward institutional memory over fresh momentum.
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Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds

47% from top-100 AUM funds
58 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in EAT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.
3.2
out of 10
Low Exit Risk
Exit risk score 3.2/10 — low institutional crowding. Ownership is below peak levels, holder base is relatively sticky, and buying momentum is positive.

Methodology note: these Smart Money cards use consecutive 13F disclosure snapshots, not trade-by-trade execution data. "Buying", "selling", "new holders", and "trimmed" refer to quarter-over-quarter changes in reported holders, aggregate shares, or disclosed position values between filings. They are useful for ownership regime analysis and crowding, but they do not imply exact trade timing on the filing date.

Institutional Sentiment Summary — EAT

In 2026 Q1, 284 hedge funds were net buyers of EAT (83 opened a new position, 201 added to an existing one), while 206 reduced or exited (137 trimmed, 69 sold completely) — a 58% buyer ratio, indicating a slight buying edge. 47% of total institutional value in EAT is held by top-100 AUM funds, reflecting elite-tier ownership quality. Net fund flow last quarter: +14 funds (more new holders than closures). Total institutional holders: 467.

Hedge Fund Ownership: EAT

How many hedge funds hold EAT — quarterly history vs. share price
Quarterly hedge fund ownership of EAT vs. share price

Market Analysis: EAT

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Institutional ownership data sourced from SEC EDGAR Form 13F-HR filings.

Is It Too Late to Buy Brinker Intl Inc (EAT) Based on Hedge Fund 13F Filings?

Signal Freshness measures how much EAT has moved relative to its sector benchmark (XLY) since the 2026 Q1 13F filing. A stock that has barely outrun its sector is still a relatively fresh entry point — the fund's thesis has not yet been priced in by the broader market.

Since Quarter End March 31, 2026 · 78d ago
EAT
+10.7%
XLY
+8.9%

EAT outperformed XLY by +1.8% since March 31, 2026.

Since 13F Filing Date May 15, 2026 · 33d ago
EAT
+15.6%
XLY
+1.9%

Since the filing became public, EAT outperformed XLY by +13.7% .

Interpretation: The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference. Learn more →

Smart Money Signal ?
Limited Smart Money Interest

No strong consensus or elite conviction detected among institutional holders.

27 top-rated funds 2 high-conviction
Consensus
6.3
/ 10
breadth
×
Elite
3.4
/ 10
conviction
Hedge Fund Positioning: EAT
465 + Investors

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Metric All 13F Filers (2026 Q1) Prior (2025 Q4) Change
Funds Holding 465 453 2.65%
13F Shares 49M 52M -6.2%
Total Value $6.86B $7.42B -7.52%
New Positions 82 95 -13
Increased Positions 190 137 +53
Closed Positions 70 106 -36
Reduced Positions 137 166 -29
Total Calls 11 15 -26.67%
Total Puts 13 15 -13.33%
PUT/CALL Ratio 1.18 1.0 Neutral

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Institutional Holders (2026 Q1)

465 + investors

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Top 25 EAT holders by conviction (% of portfolio weight) — 2026 Q1 · Source: SEC Form 13F
# Investor % of Portfolio Shares Mkt Value
1 Range Rock Capital, LLC 3.81% 12,470 $1.8M
2 Bandera Partners LLC 2.13% 33,000 $4.7M
3 Timelo Investment Management Inc. 1.80% 16,000 $2.3M
4 ANTIPODES PARTNERS Ltd 1.61% 586,968 $83.8M
5 Night Squared LP 1.59% 76,030 $10.9M
6 Divisadero Street Capital Management, LP 1.54% 258,228 $36.9M
7 Horrell Capital Management, Inc. 1.45% 22,337 $3.2M
8 Diametric Capital, LP 1.21% 32,545 $4.6M
9 Taproot Management LP 1.08% 39,934 $5.7M
10 Agp Franklin, LLC 0.99% 13,934 $2.0M
11 Easterly Investment Partners LLC 0.96% 88,345 $12.6M
12 Game Creek Capital, LP 0.95% 20,000 $2.9M
13 AMJ Financial Wealth Management 0.87% 25,756 $3.7M
14 Capricorn Fund Managers Ltd 0.76% 34,000 $4.9M
15 Junto Capital Management LP 0.72% 240,535 $34.3M
16 Congress Asset Management Co 0.63% 615,732 $87.9M
17 Engineers Gate Manager LP 0.60% 333,891 $47.7M
18 Orbis Allan Gray Ltd 0.56% 927,512 $132.4M
19 Freestone Grove Partners LP 0.56% 552,886 $78.9M
20 Oak Harvest Investment Services 0.51% 34,233 $4.9M
21 Virtus Advisers, LLC 0.49% 7,423 $1.1M
22 Shellback Capital, LP 0.46% 22,800 $3.3M
23 Fortune Financial Advisors, LLC 0.45% 6,150 $878K
24 44 Wealth Management LLC 0.45% 8,920 $1.3M
25 Eddie Patel Inc 0.43% 3,920 $560K
Investor Ownership
History 		% of Portfolio Prev % Rank Conviction Avg Buy Price 13F Score™ 3Y / 7Y Sell Timing Shares Mkt Value Change Change % Source Quarter Filed

Frequently Asked Questions — Brinker Intl Inc (EAT)

What does the Smart Money Trend signal show for EAT?

Buying streak — 1 quarter in a row: For 1 consecutive quarter, more hedge funds added EAT than sold it. That's a consistent pattern of professional buying — not a one-time trade. When institutions keep buying quarter after quarter, it usually means they see a multi-year opportunity, not just a short-term momentum flip.

What is the institutional breadth score for EAT?

Slight buying edge — 58% buying: Last quarter: 284 funds bought or added vs 206 that reduced or exited. It's nearly a 50/50 split — some institutions are convinced, others are taking profits. This mixed picture is normal near price highs.

What is the fund quality score for EAT holders?

Elite ownership — 47% AUM from top-100 funds: 58 of 460 holders are among the 100 largest funds by AUM, controlling 47% of total institutional value in EAT. When the biggest players dominate the cap table, it signifies deep institutional support — since mega-funds deploy the most rigorous due diligence and capital.

How long have hedge funds held EAT?

54% of holders stayed for 2+ years: 251 out of 467 hedge funds have held EAT for over 2 years without selling. Long-term investors are generally harder to shake out during market stress, creating a stable ownership base that limits the risk of sudden capitulation.

Is it too late to buy Brinker Intl Inc (EAT) following the 2026 Q1 hedge fund 13F filings?

As of today, EAT has moved +15.6% since the 2026 Q1 13F filing date (May 15, 2026), compared to +1.9% for the XLY sector ETF — an outperformance of +13.7%. Since the quarter end (March 31, 2026), EAT has gained +10.7% vs +8.9% for XLY. The stock has meaningfully outrun its sector. The trade has partially played out; entry is at a premium to the fund's implied reference.

Where does this institutional ownership data come from?

All holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings, which institutional investment managers with over $100 million in assets are required to submit quarterly. Data is parsed directly from SEC EDGAR.

Disclaimer: The information on this page is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Institutional holdings data is sourced from SEC Form 13F filings and reflects positions as of the filing date. Past performance of any fund or portfolio is not indicative of future results. 13Foresight is not a registered investment adviser. Always conduct your own due diligence before making investment decisions.

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