Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) Issues FY 2026 Earnings Guidance

Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) updated its FY 2026 earnings guidance on Wednesday. The company provided earnings per share (EPS) guidance of 0.750-0.900 for the period, compared to the consensus estimate of 0.830. The company issued revenue guidance of -. Bloomin’ Brands also updated its Q2 2026 guidance to 0.270-0.320 EPS.

Bloomin’ Brands Stock Performance

Shares of NASDAQ BLMN traded up $2.42 during midday trading on Wednesday, reaching $8.18. 9,126,016 shares of the company were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 2,713,384. The stock has a fifty day simple moving average of $5.95 and a 200 day simple moving average of $6.54. Bloomin’ Brands has a 1 year low of $5.19 and a 1 year high of $10.70. The stock has a market cap of $696.76 million, a P/E ratio of 81.76, a PEG ratio of 4.76 and a beta of 1.10. The company has a current ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34.

Bloomin’ Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) last issued its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The restaurant operator reported $0.67 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.57 by $0.10. The business had revenue of $1.06 billion for the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $1.04 billion. Bloomin’ Brands had a net margin of 0.21% and a return on equity of 26.26%. The business’s revenue was up 1.0% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $0.59 earnings per share. Bloomin’ Brands has set its FY 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.900 EPS and its Q2 2026 guidance at 0.270-0.320 EPS. On average, research analysts forecast that Bloomin’ Brands will post 0.82 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

A number of analysts have commented on the company. Weiss Ratings restated a “sell (d)” rating on shares of Bloomin’ Brands in a research report on Friday, March 27th. JPMorgan Chase & Co. downgraded Bloomin’ Brands from a “neutral” rating to an “underweight” rating and set a $6.00 price objective for the company. in a research report on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Citigroup upped their target price on Bloomin’ Brands from $6.75 to $7.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research note on Thursday, February 26th. Six equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and two have given a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat, Bloomin’ Brands has a consensus rating of “Reduce” and a consensus price target of $7.86.

Insider Buying and Selling at Bloomin’ Brands

In other Bloomin’ Brands news, Director Rohit Lal purchased 10,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 11th. The stock was purchased at an average cost of $5.69 per share, with a total value of $56,900.00. Following the transaction, the director owned 30,156 shares in the company, valued at approximately $171,587.64. This trade represents a 49.61% increase in their ownership of the stock. The acquisition was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. 1.18% of the stock is owned by corporate insiders.

Trending Headlines about Bloomin’ Brands

Here are the key news stories impacting Bloomin’ Brands this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings and revenue beat — Bloomin’ reported EPS of $0.67 vs. consensus $0.57 and revenue of $1.06B vs. $1.04B, with management citing improved Outback brand scores and progress on its turnaround. This outperformance and management commentary are the primary catalysts for the stock move higher. Bloomin’ Brands Announces 2026 Q1 Financial Results
• Positive Sentiment: Q2 guidance raised — management set Q2 FY2026 EPS guidance of $0.270–$0.320 vs. the street at ~$0.220, which signals stronger near-term operating momentum and likely boosted sentiment among short-term traders and analysts. View Press Release / Slide Deck
• Neutral Sentiment: Full‑year FY2026 guidance range given — the company provided EPS guidance of $0.750–$0.900 (consensus ~0.830). The range encompasses the street view, so it’s not a clear beat or miss; it provides a framework but keeps execution risk in play. Bloomin’ Brands (BLMN) Reports Q1 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst/press roundup and market context — coverage summarizing the beat and market rallies (e.g., Benzinga’s roundup of big stocks moving higher) likely amplified volume and interest but doesn’t change fundamentals on its own. Davita, Bloomin’ Brands, Compass And Other Big Stocks Moving Higher On Wednesday
• Neutral Sentiment: Additional coverage and materials — analyst previews and the company’s slide deck/conference call are available for investors digging into store trends, unit-level performance and margin drivers. MarketBeat Earnings Coverage and Materials
• Negative Sentiment: Structural risks remain — Bloomin’ still shows thin net margins (around 0.2%) and elevated leverage (debt/equity ~2.34). Those fundamentals limit upside until sustained margin expansion and deleveraging are evident, leaving the stock vulnerable if same-store sales or traffic weaken.

Institutional Inflows and Outflows

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in BLMN. Quarry LP acquired a new position in shares of Bloomin’ Brands in the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. increased its holdings in Bloomin’ Brands by 83,825.0% during the 2nd quarter. Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. now owns 3,357 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $29,000 after purchasing an additional 3,353 shares during the last quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. increased its holdings in Bloomin’ Brands by 44.1% during the 4th quarter. PNC Financial Services Group Inc. now owns 5,431 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 1,662 shares during the last quarter. Kemnay Advisory Services Inc. bought a new stake in Bloomin’ Brands in the fourth quarter valued at about $62,000. Finally, Hsbc Holdings PLC acquired a new stake in Bloomin’ Brands during the fourth quarter valued at approximately $72,000.

Bloomin’ Brands Company Profile

Bloomin’ Brands, Inc engages in the ownership, operation and franchising of casual dining restaurants worldwide. The company’s portfolio includes five full-service restaurant chains: Outback Steakhouse, known for its Australian-inspired steakhouse concept; Carrabba’s Italian Grill, offering Italian-American cuisine; Bonefish Grill, specializing in handcrafted seafood dishes; Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, focusing on premium steak and wine experiences; and Aussie Grill by Outback, featuring a streamlined menu of signature items.