Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. filings document the reporting and governance record of a public casual dining restaurant company. Form 8-K disclosures include quarterly operating results, earnings exhibits, non-GAAP reconciliations, outlook commentary, restaurant impairment and closing-cost adjustments, restructuring activities and other material events tied to the company’s brand portfolio.
Proxy and annual-meeting filings cover director elections, board committee assignments, auditor ratification, advisory executive-compensation votes, equity incentive plans, severance arrangements and stockholder voting results. Compensation-related 8-K reports also describe retention grants, performance stock units, restricted stock units and restrictive-covenant terms under company compensation plans.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. executive Eric C. Christel, EVP and Chief Financial Officer, reported the vesting and conversion of 25,151 Restricted Stock Units into 25,151 shares of common stock on September 2, 2026. On the same date, 6,125 common shares were withheld by the issuer to cover withholding tax due on the RSU vesting.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) reported that EVP and Chief Legal Officer Kelly Lefferts had 15,385 Restricted Stock Units vest and convert into an equal number of shares of common stock on September 2, 2026. Of these, 3,747 shares were withheld by the issuer at $9.93 per share to cover applicable withholding taxes, with the balance of the vested shares retained. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. reported that Philip J. Pace, its SVP and Chief Accounting Officer, had 15,385 restricted stock units convert into the same number of shares of common stock on September 2, 2026, at no cash exercise price. Of these, 3,747 shares were withheld by the company at $9.93 per share to cover applicable withholding taxes due upon vesting, with the remainder retained as common stock. No Rule 10b5-1 trading plan is reported for these transactions.
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. reported higher profitability for the thirteen weeks ended June 28, 2026. Total revenues were $1,015.8M, up about 1.3% year over year, while net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands rose to $31.3M and diluted EPS from continuing operations was $0.37 versus $0.29.
Restaurant-level operating margin improved to 12.4% from 12.0%, supported by U.S. comparable sales growth of 2.3% (including Outback Steakhouse +1.4% and Bonefish Grill +8.1%), menu pricing and productivity initiatives, partly offset by commodity and wage inflation and higher impairment and closure costs. Operating cash flow from continuing operations increased to $166.4M, helping reduce long-term debt to $702.8M and leaving $774.2M of revolver availability. Management continues a multi-year turnaround strategy focused on Outback and notes credit covenant issues at a 71-unit U.S. Outback franchisee’s lender, which has not yet affected royalty payments.
Bloomin’ Brands reported higher Q2 2026 results, with total revenues of $1,015.8 million, up 1.3% from $1,002.4 million in Q2 2025. Diluted EPS from continuing operations rose to $0.37 from $0.29, and adjusted diluted EPS increased to $0.39 from $0.32.
Profitability improved, with GAAP operating margin at 3.8% and adjusted operating margin at 4.0%, both above prior-year levels. Restaurant-level operating margin was 12.4%, helped by higher average check per person from pricing, productivity initiatives, and lower pre-opening and health insurance costs, partly offset by inflationary commodity, labor, operating, and advertising expenses.
U.S. comparable restaurant sales rose 2.3%, including 8.1% growth at Bonefish Grill and low-single-digit gains at Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba’s, and Fleming’s. Reflecting this performance and progress on the Outback Turnaround, the company raised 2026 diluted EPS guidance to $0.85–$0.95 and adjusted diluted EPS guidance to $0.90–$1.00, and issued Q3 2026 diluted EPS guidance of ($0.28)–($0.23) and adjusted diluted EPS of ($0.27)–($0.22).
Bloomin’ Brands, Inc. reported that Jessica Mitory has resigned as Senior Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer, effective August 17, 2026.
She provided notice of her resignation on June 26, 2026, and the company states her departure is not due to any disagreement regarding its operations, policies, or practices.
Starboard Value and related funds filed an amended Schedule 13D on Bloomin' Brands, Inc., disclosing reduced beneficial ownership but continued economic exposure. As of May 8, 2026 they beneficially owned 4,180,992 common shares, or 4.9% of Bloomin' Brands’ 85,614,287 outstanding shares.
Through cash-settled total return swaps across several Starboard entities, they have economic exposure to an additional 3,827,119 notional shares. Including these positions, the group reports economic exposure to 8,008,111 shares, representing about 9.3% of the company. The filing notes that, as of May 8, 2026, the reporting persons ceased to beneficially own more than 5% of Bloomin' Brands’ outstanding shares.
Bloomin’ Brands reported steady first‑quarter results for the thirteen weeks ended March 29, 2026. Total revenues rose to $1.06 billion from $1.05 billion, driven mainly by modest U.S. comparable sales growth and contributions from new restaurants, partially offset by closures.
Net income attributable to Bloomin’ Brands increased to $55.7 million from $42.2 million, and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations improved to $0.64 versus $0.50. Restaurant‑level operating margin ticked up to 14.0%, reflecting pricing, cost‑saving and productivity initiatives, and lower advertising, which helped offset commodity, labor and other inflation.
The company generated $75.4 million in net cash from operating activities and ended the quarter with $71.3 million in cash and $755 million of long‑term debt, primarily under its revolving credit facility and 2029 notes. Management highlighted progress under its turnaround strategy, centered on improving the Outback Steakhouse brand, guest experience and restaurant investments while maintaining compliance with debt covenants.
Bloomin’ Brands reported higher earnings for Q1 2026, with diluted EPS from continuing operations of $0.64 versus $0.50 in Q1 2025 and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.67 versus $0.59, reflecting fewer restructuring costs and improved restaurant profitability.
Total revenues were $1,059.7 million, up 1.0% from $1,049.6 million, as higher comparable sales and average check helped offset cost inflation. GAAP operating income margin edged up to 5.6%, while adjusted operating margin was 5.9%. Combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales rose 0.9%, with Bonefish Grill up 6.1% and Outback Steakhouse slightly down 0.3%.
The company reaffirmed its full-year 2026 outlook and expects Q2 2026 U.S. comparable sales growth of 1%–2%, diluted EPS of $0.24–$0.29, and adjusted diluted EPS of $0.27–$0.32, based on approximately 86 million diluted shares.