Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

Bloomin' Brands is executing a deleveraging strategy, with debt-to-equity improving from 16.31 in 2024Q4 to 4.40 in 2026Q2, yet equity remains thin at $431.8M and retained earnings are deeply negative at -$830.6M. Revenue growth is stagnant at 1.3% YoY in 2026...
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| Quarter | EPS (Act vs Est) | Revenue (Act vs Est) |
|---|---|---|
Q3 2026Latest Aug 5, 2026 | $0.39+35.2% vs $0.29 | $1.0B+1.4% vs $1.0B |
Q2 2026 May 6, 2026 | $0.67+17.5% vs $0.57 | $1.1B+1.7% vs $1.0B |
Q1 2026 Feb 25, 2026 | $0.26+4.0% vs $0.25 | $975M-0.5% vs $981M |
Q4 2025 Nov 6, 2025 | -$0.03+75.0% vs -$0.12 | $929M-5.3% vs $981M |
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) has been upgraded to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), reflecting growing optimism about the company's earnings prospects. This might drive the stock higher in the near term.

PGY, BLMN and OPHC made it to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) value stocks list on September 18th, 2026.
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Key metrics vs top competitors for Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN)
| Company | Price | Market Cap | P/E Ratio | Rev Growth (1Y) | Net Margin | ROE | Div Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $8.55 | $732M | 135.50 | 0.14% | 0.14% | 2.26% | 5.25% | |
| $213.79 | $24.49B | 20.58 | 9.39% | 9.13% | 56.01% | — | |
| $164.84 | $10.83B | 27.02 | 9.39% | 6.63% | 27.2% | — | |
| $104.41 | $5.19B | 34.01 | 4.75% | 4.61% | 38.83% | — | |
| $210.80 | $9.04B | 19.39 | 7.86% | 8.39% | 123.85% | — | |
| $6.25 | $321.87M | 15.24 | -2.5% | 2.24% | — | — |
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) vs competitors — business, growth, and fundamentals comparison against the closest industry rivals.
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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) SEC filings — annual & quarterly reports (10-K, 10-Q)
Aug 5, 2026·SEC
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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) stock FAQ — growth, dividends, profitability & financials explained
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) reported $3.98B in revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4% increase from $3.84B in 2011.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) grew revenue by 0.1% over the past year. Growth has been modest.
Yes, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) is profitable, generating $27.7M in net income for fiscal year 2025 (0.1% net margin).
Yes, Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) pays a dividend with a yield of 5.25%. This makes it attractive for income-focused investors.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) has a return on equity (ROE) of 2.3%. This is below average, suggesting room for improvement.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) generated $155.0M in free cash flow for fiscal year 2025. Positive FCF indicates the company can fund dividends, buybacks, or reinvestment.