Brinker International Inc (EAT) — Free Cash Flow Generation Index
Brinker International Inc (EAT) has a Free Cash Flow Generation Index of 0.78x as of March 2026. Free cash flow of $180.90 Million represents 1% of operating cash flow ($232.10 Million). Read EAT current and long-term liabilities for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
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Brinker International Inc Free Cash Flow Generation Index (1989–2025)
Historical FCF Generation Index trend for Brinker International Inc across 37 annual periods. Explore how much does Brinker International Inc reinvest in capital to see what proportion of operating cash flow is directed to capital expenditures.
Annual Free Cash Flow Generation for Brinker International Inc (1989–2025)
Year-by-year Free Cash Flow Generation Index for Brinker International Inc. For the full company profile including market capitalisation, see Brinker International Inc (EAT) total market value.
| Year | FCG Index | Free Cash Flow (USD) | Operating CF | Capital Expenditures | YoY Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.61x | $413.70 Million | $679.00 Million | $265.30 Million | ▲ +15.3% |
| 2024 | 0.53x | $223.00 Million | $421.90 Million | $198.90 Million | ▲ +89.7% |
| 2023 | 0.28x | $71.40 Million | $256.30 Million | $184.90 Million | ▼ -31.1% |
| 2022 | 0.40x | $101.90 Million | $252.20 Million | $150.30 Million | ▼ -45.8% |
| 2021 | 0.75x | $275.70 Million | $369.70 Million | $94.00 Million | ▲ +30.0% |
| 2020 | 0.57x | $140.50 Million | $245.00 Million | $104.50 Million | ▲ +170.5% |
| 2019 | 0.21x | $45.10 Million | $212.70 Million | $167.60 Million | ▼ -67.1% |
| 2018 | 0.64x | $183.17 Million | $284.45 Million | $101.28 Million | ▼ -5.2% |
| 2017 | 0.68x | $212.54 Million | $312.89 Million | $102.57 Million | ▼ -4.9% |
| 2016 | 0.71x | $281.91 Million | $394.70 Million | $112.79 Million | ▲ +15.3% |
| 2015 | 0.62x | $228.35 Million | $368.61 Million | $140.26 Million | ▲ +12.1% |
| 2014 | 0.55x | $198.78 Million | $359.84 Million | $161.07 Million | ▲ +0.9% |
| 2013 | 0.55x | $159.16 Million | $290.69 Million | $131.53 Million | ▼ -6.8% |
| 2012 | 0.59x | $178.21 Million | $303.44 Million | $125.23 Million | ▼ -19.5% |
| 2011 | 0.73x | $189.63 Million | $259.99 Million | $70.36 Million | ▲ +3.7% |
| 2010 | 0.70x | $236.52 Million | $336.44 Million | $60.88 Million | ▲ +32.3% |
| 2009 | 0.53x | $145.85 Million | $274.54 Million | $88.15 Million | ▲ +110.8% |
| 2008 | 0.25x | $91.13 Million | $361.54 Million | $270.41 Million | ▲ +124.5% |
| 2007 | 0.11x | $54.44 Million | $484.98 Million | $430.53 Million | ▼ -53.9% |
| 2006 | 0.24x | $115.90 Million | $475.55 Million | $354.61 Million | ▲ +5.3% |
| 2005 | 0.23x | $102.65 Million | $443.48 Million | $322.71 Million | ▼ -36.5% |
| 2004 | 0.36x | $175.36 Million | $481.22 Million | $305.86 Million | ▲ +33.7% |
| 2003 | 0.27x | $122.35 Million | $448.87 Million | $326.52 Million | ▲ +356.1% |
| 2002 | -0.11x | $-41.51 Million | $390.03 Million | $431.54 Million | ▲ +48.1% |
| 2001 | -0.21x | $-50.62 Million | $246.81 Million | $297.43 Million | ▼ -153.2% |
| 2000 | 0.39x | $103.60 Million | $268.99 Million | $165.40 Million | ▲ +514.9% |
| 1999 | 0.06x | $12.10 Million | $193.20 Million | $181.10 Million | ▼ -59.5% |
| 1998 | 0.15x | $31.10 Million | $200.90 Million | $169.80 Million | ▲ +140.5% |
| 1997 | -0.38x | $-52.90 Million | $138.30 Million | $191.20 Million | ▲ +39.1% |
| 1996 | -0.63x | $-72.20 Million | $114.90 Million | $187.10 Million | ▲ +22.4% |
| 1995 | -0.81x | $-82.30 Million | $101.60 Million | $183.90 Million | ▼ -1068.2% |
| 1994 | 0.08x | $10.50 Million | $125.50 Million | $115.00 Million | ▲ +166.4% |
| 1993 | -0.13x | $-13.50 Million | $107.20 Million | $120.70 Million | ▲ +25.7% |
| 1992 | -0.17x | $-13.20 Million | $77.90 Million | $91.10 Million | ▲ +19.3% |
| 1991 | -0.21x | $-10.10 Million | $48.10 Million | $58.20 Million | ▲ +49.2% |
| 1990 | -0.41x | $-16.40 Million | $39.70 Million | $56.10 Million | ▼ -281.5% |
| 1989 | -0.11x | $-3.40 Million | $31.40 Million | $34.80 Million | — |