Brinker International Inc (EAT) — Cash Flow Quality Index
Brinker International Inc (EAT) has a Cash Flow Quality Index of 1.81x as of March 2026. Operating cash flow of $232.10 Million exceeds net income of $127.90 Million, indicating high earnings quality where cash backs reported profits. Explore Brinker International Inc (EAT) cash flow conversion to assess how effectively this company generates cash.
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Brinker International Inc Cash Flow Quality Index (1989–2025)
Historical Cash Flow Quality Index for Brinker International Inc across 37 annual periods. Values consistently above 1.0x indicate high-quality earnings. Check total reinvestment intensity of Brinker International Inc to assess the company's total reinvestment commitment from operating cash flow.
Annual Cash Flow Quality Index for Brinker International Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year earnings quality comparison for Brinker International Inc. For live market cap and the full company financial profile, see EAT market cap.
| Year | Quality Index | Operating CF (USD) | Net Income | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.77x | $679.00 Million | $383.10 Million | ▼ -34.8% |
| 2024 | 2.72x | $421.90 Million | $155.30 Million | ▲ +8.8% |
| 2023 | 2.50x | $256.30 Million | $102.60 Million | ▲ +16.5% |
| 2022 | 2.14x | $252.20 Million | $117.60 Million | ▼ -23.7% |
| 2021 | 2.81x | $369.70 Million | $131.60 Million | ▼ -72.0% |
| 2020 | 10.04x | $245.00 Million | $24.40 Million | ▲ +631.2% |
| 2019 | 1.37x | $212.70 Million | $154.90 Million | ▼ -39.2% |
| 2018 | 2.26x | $284.45 Million | $125.88 Million | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2017 | 2.07x | $312.89 Million | $150.82 Million | ▲ +5.5% |
| 2016 | 1.97x | $394.70 Million | $200.75 Million | ▲ +4.9% |
| 2015 | 1.87x | $368.61 Million | $196.69 Million | ▼ -19.8% |
| 2014 | 2.34x | $359.84 Million | $154.04 Million | ▲ +31.3% |
| 2013 | 1.78x | $290.69 Million | $163.36 Million | ▼ -11.3% |
| 2012 | 2.01x | $303.44 Million | $151.23 Million | ▲ +8.9% |
| 2011 | 1.84x | $259.99 Million | $141.06 Million | ▼ -43.2% |
| 2010 | 3.24x | $336.44 Million | $103.72 Million | ▼ -6.5% |
| 2009 | 3.47x | $274.54 Million | $79.17 Million | ▼ -50.4% |
| 2008 | 6.99x | $361.54 Million | $51.72 Million | ▲ +231.6% |
| 2007 | 2.11x | $484.98 Million | $230.05 Million | ▼ -5.8% |
| 2006 | 2.24x | $475.55 Million | $212.40 Million | ▼ -19.1% |
| 2005 | 2.77x | $443.48 Million | $160.22 Million | ▼ -11.4% |
| 2004 | 3.13x | $481.22 Million | $153.96 Million | ▲ +17.4% |
| 2003 | 2.66x | $448.87 Million | $168.64 Million | ▲ +4.2% |
| 2002 | 2.55x | $390.03 Million | $152.71 Million | ▲ +50.2% |
| 2001 | 1.70x | $246.81 Million | $145.15 Million | ▼ -25.5% |
| 2000 | 2.28x | $268.99 Million | $117.84 Million | ▲ +0.7% |
| 1999 | 2.27x | $193.20 Million | $85.20 Million | ▼ -22.0% |
| 1998 | 2.91x | $200.90 Million | $69.10 Million | ▲ +27.2% |
| 1997 | 2.29x | $138.30 Million | $60.50 Million | ▼ -31.6% |
| 1996 | 3.34x | $114.90 Million | $34.40 Million | ▲ +139.0% |
| 1995 | 1.40x | $101.60 Million | $72.70 Million | ▼ -31.4% |
| 1994 | 2.04x | $125.50 Million | $61.60 Million | ▼ -7.1% |
| 1993 | 2.19x | $107.20 Million | $48.90 Million | ▲ +0.5% |
| 1992 | 2.18x | $77.90 Million | $35.70 Million | ▲ +18.4% |
| 1991 | 1.84x | $48.10 Million | $26.10 Million | ▼ -16.0% |
| 1990 | 2.19x | $39.70 Million | $18.10 Million | ▼ -2.2% |
| 1989 | 2.24x | $31.40 Million | $14.00 Million | — |