Trailing Dividend / Share
$0.45
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2025 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
5.5%
Payout Ratio
7.1%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
0 years
BLMN Dividend Income Check
Safety
7.1% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
0 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 2.5% and trend is rising.
BLMN Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield5.5%
Trailing DPS$0.45
FrequencyQuarterly
Payments / 12M2
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout7.1%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout39.5%
FCF SafetyWell Covered
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak0 years
3Y CAGR-7.0%
5Y CAGR17.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)2.5%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield5.5%
1Y Total Return6.2%
5Y Total Return-62.7%
Div Contribution (5Y)9.9%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$3,73410Y ago$6,53920Y ago$10,355
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
BLMN Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (10 years of payments)
BLMN Dividend Safety Story
EPS is the container — dividend is what's drawn out
Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. distributes 7.1% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 39.5%, rated "Well Covered".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
BLMN does not have a current streak of consecutive dividend increases, with a 3-year CAGR of -7.0% and 5-year CAGR of 17.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, BLMN returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 5.5% dividend yield, 5.5% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 2.5% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is -62.7%, with dividends contributing 9.9% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $6,539 today.
BLMN Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Quarterly
TTM Total$3.53
Avg/Payment$0.1765
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2025Latest | $0.1500 | — | 9.34% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| May 20, 2025 | $0.1500 | — | 9.74% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Mar 11, 2025 | $0.1500 | ↓ -37.5% | 10.00% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Nov 25, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 6.78% | Dec 11, 2024 |
| Aug 20, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 5.48% | Sep 4, 2024 |
| May 17, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 4.09% | May 31, 2024 |
| Mar 5, 2024 | $0.2400 | — | 3.33% | Mar 20, 2024 |
| Nov 13, 2023 | $0.2400 | — | 4.24% | Nov 29, 2023 |
BLMN Dividend vs Peers
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#1 yield in peer group
Div Yield
5.5%
#1 of 5
Safety
Sustainable
7.1% payout
Streak
0Y
17.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
5.5%
#2 of 5
DRI
TXRH
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CBRLBLMN Annual Dividend History (2011–2025)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.45 | -53.1% | 3 | $0.06 | 713.2% | 0.14x | 2.5% |
| 2024 | $0.96 | 0.0% | 4 | $-1.49 | — | — | 5.2% |
| 2023 | $0.96 | 71.4% | 4 | $2.56 | 37.5% | 2.67x | 5.2% |
| 2022 | $0.56 | — | 4 | $1.03 | 54.4% | 1.84x | 3.1% |
| 2021 | $0.00 | -100.0% | 0 | $2.00 | — | — | — |
| 2020 | $0.20 | -50.0% | 1 | $-1.82 | — | — | 1.1% |
| 2019 | $0.40 | 11.1% | 4 | $1.45 | 27.6% | 3.63x | 2.2% |
| 2018 | $0.36 | 12.5% | 4 | $1.14 | 31.6% | 3.17x | 2.0% |
| 2017 | $0.32 | 14.3% | 4 | $1.02 | 31.4% | 3.19x | 1.7% |
| 2016 | $0.28 | 16.7% | 4 | $0.34 | 82.4% | 1.21x | 1.5% |
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Start ComparisonBLMN — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying BLMN stock.
How much dividend does BLMN pay per share?
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $0.45 per share, with a current dividend yield of +5.5%. Payments are made Quarterly.
When is BLMN's next ex-dividend date?
BLMN's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. BLMN typically pays dividends Quarterly.
Is BLMN's dividend safe?
BLMN's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +7.1% and FCF payout ratio of +39.5%. The dividend history does not yet show a prolonged growth streak.
How many years has BLMN increased its dividend?
BLMN has not maintained a consecutive growth streak recently. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +17.6%.
How often does BLMN pay dividends?
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. pays dividends Quarterly. The trailing 12-month total is $0.45 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 10+ years from 2015 to 2025.
How much would $10,000 invested in BLMN grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in BLMN five years ago would be worth approximately $3,734 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is BLMN's yield on cost for long-term holders?
BLMN's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +2.5% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +5.5% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.