Brinker International, Inc.

EAT: Is Brinker International, Inc. Halal?

Brinker International, Inc.

NYSEConsumer CyclicalUS

$189.35

+2.09%

Market Cap: 8.1B

Compliance Status

Halal

Screened on Jul 20, 2026 · AAOIFI Standard 21

A

Very Good

86Score

Is Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) halal? Halal. Based on AAOIFI screening, Brinker International, Inc. passes both qualitative (business activity) and quantitative (financial ratio) screens with a compliance score of 86/100 (Grade: A).

Business activity

What the company sells is permissible.

Passed

Company debt

Well clear of the limit

How much the company borrows, compared to its total value. AAOIFI allows up to 30%.

4.3% of 30.0% limit

What this means for you

You can own EAT

It passes both the business activity and financial ratio screens under AAOIFI Standard 21.

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About Brinker International, Inc.

Brinker International, Inc., in collaboration with its subsidiaries, is engaged in the creation, management, and licensing of casual dining establishments across both domestic and international markets. Its business operations are structured around two primary brands: Chili's and Maggiano's. As of June 30, 2021, the company's collective footprint encompassed 1,648 restaurants, which included 1,594 Chili's Grill & Bar locations and 54 Maggiano's Little Italy venues, all either owned, managed, or franchised. Established in 1975, the organization's main corporate office is located in Dallas, Texas.

Sector: Consumer Cyclical · Industry: Restaurants

Shariah Compliance Status

AAOIFI Standard 21Updated Jul 20, 2026

Business Activity Screen

Passed

Checks if the business is involved in prohibited activities (alcohol, gambling, pork, conventional banking, etc.)

Peripheral exposure (still halal, purify this share)
2.0%

Primary business is permissible. AAOIFI allows up to 5% revenue from incidental non-compliant sources, provided the share is purified.

  • •Restaurants: estimated 2.0% peripheral exposure (AAOIFI industry average)

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Compliance History

Halal, unchanged since May 2026.

No status changes recorded since we began tracking.

Tracked since May 2026. Updates automatically on each re-screen.

Fiscal: Q3 2026Data source: EDGAR

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) halal to invest in?
Based on AAOIFI Standard 21 screening, Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is rated Halal with a compliance grade of A (Very Good). It passes both the business activity screen (no primary involvement in prohibited sectors) and the quantitative financial ratio screen (debt, interest deposits, and prohibited income all below AAOIFI thresholds).
Why did Brinker International, Inc. get a A compliance rating?
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) received a grade of A (Very Good) based on three AAOIFI Standard 21 financial ratios: debt-to-market-cap of 4.3% (limit 30%); interest-bearing deposits of 0.2% (limit 30%); prohibited income of 0.00% (limit 5%). The grade reflects the margin of safety across all three ratios relative to their thresholds.
What could change Brinker International, Inc.'s Shariah verdict?
Brinker International, Inc.'s verdict is re-evaluated at each annual re-screen. Three events could change it: (1) the debt-to-market-cap ratio crossing 30%, typically from new debt issuance or a major drop in share price; (2) interest-bearing deposits exceeding 30% of market cap; or (3) prohibited revenue (alcohol, gambling, conventional finance, etc.) exceeding 5% of total revenue. Verdict flips are tracked in the compliance history section above.
How often is Brinker International, Inc. re-screened for Shariah compliance?
Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) is re-screened annually using the most recent full-year financial data from SEC filings. HalalScreener also triggers an on-demand re-screen whenever the stored data is more than 7 days old, ensuring the ratios reflect the latest available financial statements. Last screened: Jul 20, 2026.

Screened according to AAOIFI Standard No. 21 · For informational purposes only. Consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before investing.

Disclaimer: This screening is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, legal, or religious advice. Compliance is evaluated using AAOIFI financial standards (debt, deposits, and prohibited income ratios) and publicly available data. Ethical, political, social, or environmental considerations are outside the scope of this screening. Individual scholars and methodologies may differ. Always consult a qualified Islamic finance advisor before making investment decisions.