{
  "id": 1591934,
  "title": "Brinker International president & CEO Kevin Hochman sells $9.66m stock",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/brinker-international-president-ceo-kevin-hochman-sells-9-66m-stock",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-17T23:32:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/insider-trading-news/brinker-international-president--ceo-kevin-hochman-sells-966m-stock-93CH-4864104"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Brinker International's CEO, Kevin Hochman, sold a significant amount of shares in the company on August 13, 2026. He disposed of 40,000 shares at a price of $241.41 per share, selling for approximately $9.66 million. This transaction was part of a pre-approved trading plan implemented on March 4, 2026. Brinker's stock has seen an impressive 68% increase year-to-date, reaching a market capitalization of $10.17 billion. However, analysts suggest the stock may be overvalued, with a price-to-earnings ratio of 22.3. Despite selling shares, Hochman also bought 154,418 shares on the same day, and other transactions amounted to around $14.74 million. Following these actions, Hochman now owns 184,090 shares directly. Brinker International has seen positive analyst reviews, with upgrades and favorable evaluations. The company reported fourth-quarter EPS of $3.07, slightly below the expected $3.09. Despite this, UBS noted continued outperformance at Chili's, Chili's & Co.'s parent company, with potential double-digit EPS growth. Analysts are optimistic about Brinker's growth prospects.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Brinker International director Cindy Davis sells $441,833 in stock",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/17/brinker-international-director-cindy-davis-sells-441-833-in-stock",
        "published": "2026-08-17T23:32:20.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}