Welcome to our dedicated page for Bloomin' Brands news (Ticker: BLMN), a resource for investors and traders seeking the latest updates and insights on Bloomin' Brands stock.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ: BLMN) is one of the largest casual dining restaurant companies in the world, with a portfolio that includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill and Fleming’s Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar. The BLMN news feed on Stock Titan brings together the company’s official announcements, earnings updates and strategic disclosures in one place.
Investors and followers of Bloomin’ Brands can use this page to review the company’s quarterly and annual financial results, including discussions of restaurant sales, franchise and other revenues, restaurant-level operating margin and adjusted non-GAAP metrics. Earnings releases often highlight comparable restaurant sales for each brand, changes in operating margins, and commentary from management on operating priorities and the broader turnaround strategy, particularly for Outback Steakhouse.
News items also cover topics such as leadership and organizational changes, executive appointments, capital allocation decisions, restaurant openings and closures, and transactions involving international operations or franchise structures. For example, the company has issued releases on leadership appointments in finance, information technology, brand management and human resources, as well as on decisions to close selected U.S. restaurants and adjust its dividend policy as part of its turnaround efforts.
This page is useful for tracking how Bloomin’ Brands communicates its focus on simplifying the business, enhancing the guest experience, managing costs and investing in its restaurant base. By following the BLMN news stream, readers can see how the company’s strategy, portfolio actions and financial performance are described over time across its four major casual dining brands.
Bloomin’ Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) reported Q4 2025 total revenues of $975.2M and GAAP operating loss margin of (1.4)%. Adjusted diluted EPS was $0.26 in Q4 and $1.14 for fiscal 2025. Fiscal 2026 guidance calls for diluted EPS of $0.70–0.85 and U.S. comparable sales of 0.5%–2.5%.
Other 2026 outlook items: commodity inflation 4.5%–5.5%, labor inflation 3%–3.5%, capex $185M–$195M, and 6–8 new company restaurants plus 17–20 franchised openings.
Bloomin’ Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) announced Colleen Keating joined its Board of Directors effective February 11, 2026, expanding the board from ten to 11 members. Keating will stand for re-election at the 2026 annual stockholders meeting and will join the Board’s Compensation Committee.
Keating is CEO and board member of Planet Fitness with 30+ years of franchise and operations leadership, and prior roles at FirstKey Homes, InterContinental Hotels Group, and Starwood Hotels & Resorts. Bloomin’ Brands operates more than 1,450 restaurants in 46 states, Guam and 12 countries.
Bloomin’ Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) will release results for the fiscal fourth quarter ended December 28, 2025, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at approximately 6:30 AM EST.
A conference call to review results will follow at 8:30 AM EST the same day and will be webcast live from the company website under Investors; a replay will be available after the call.
Bloomin’ Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) reported Q3 2025 results and announced a turnaround strategy focused on Outback Steakhouse. Total revenues were $928.8 million, up 2.1% year-over-year. GAAP operating margin was a (3.9%) loss vs 0.9% a year earlier, while adjusted operating margin was 0.8%. Restaurant-level operating margin declined to 9.2% from 11.1%. Combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales rose 1.2%. The company recognized $33.2 million of asset impairments and net closure charges tied to 2025 restaurant closures, and closed 21 U.S. restaurants with 22 leases not renewed. The board suspended the dividend and said free cash flow will be reallocated to investments and debt paydown. Full-year adjusted diluted EPS guidance was reaffirmed at $1.10–$1.15.
Bloomin’ Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) will release fiscal third quarter results for the period ended September 28, 2025 on Thursday, November 6, 2025 at approximately 6:30 AM EST. A conference call to review results is scheduled the same day at 9:00 AM EST and will be webcast live from the company website under the Investors section. A replay of the webcast will be available on the company website after the call.
Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) reported Q2 2025 results with diluted EPS of $0.29 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.32, compared to $0.28 and $0.45 respectively in Q2 2024. Total revenues increased marginally by 0.3% to $1.002 billion.
The company experienced mixed comparable restaurant sales across its portfolio, with Carrabba's (+3.9%) and Fleming's (+3.8%) showing growth, while Outback (-0.6%) and Bonefish Grill (-5.8%) declined. Restaurant-level operating margin decreased to 12.0% from 14.0% due to higher labor, commodity, and operating costs.
The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share and updated its fiscal 2025 outlook, projecting adjusted diluted EPS of $1.00 to $1.10. For Q3 2025, BLMN expects U.S. comparable restaurant sales between -1% to flat, with an adjusted diluted loss per share of ($0.15) to ($0.10).
["Quarterly dividend of $0.15 per share maintained", "Carrabba's and Fleming's showed positive comparable sales growth of 3.9% and 3.8% respectively", "Total revenues increased by 0.3% to $1.002 billion", "$96.8 million remaining in share repurchase authorization"]Bloomin' Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) announced significant leadership changes aimed at supporting the company's turnaround efforts, particularly focusing on the Outback Steakhouse brand. Eric Christel will join as CFO-Elect, transitioning to CFO by September 8, 2025, while current CFO Michael Healy will become EVP of Strategy & Transformation.
The company announced several other key appointments, including Jessica Mitory as Chief HR Officer, Ali Charri as SVP of Guest Insights and Analytics, and John Bettin as President of Bonefish Grill. These changes are designed to enhance operational focus, agility, and accountability as the company works to reinvigorate sales and profit growth.
Bloomin' Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN), the parent company of restaurant chains like Outback Steakhouse, has scheduled its fiscal 2025 second quarter earnings release for August 6, 2025. The company will release its financial results at 6:30 AM EDT, followed by a conference call at 8:00 AM EDT to discuss the quarterly performance.
Investors can access the live webcast through the Investors section of the company's website at bloominbrands.com, with a replay available after the call.
Bloomin' Brands (Nasdaq: BLMN) has appointed Rafael Sanchez as Senior Vice President & Chief Information Officer, effective June 30, 2025. Sanchez joins from Davidson Hospitality Group, where he served as Senior Vice President of Information Technology.
The new CIO brings extensive experience in hospitality and restaurant technology, having previously held leadership positions at Six Flags, Feld Entertainment, LikeWize, Carnival Corporation, and Burger King. Throughout his career, Sanchez has focused on enterprise modernization, M&A integration, cybersecurity improvements, and enhancing guest experience through technology.