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Quarterly ResultAug 5, 2026, 06:37 AM

Bloomin' Brands Q2 Adj. EPS $0.39; Raises Full-Year Guidance

AI Summary

Bloomin' Brands reported strong second-quarter 2026 financial results, with adjusted diluted EPS increasing to $0.39 and total revenues growing by 1.3% to $1,015.8 million. The company also saw a 2.3% rise in combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales. Following these results and continued progress on the Outback Turnaround, Bloomin' Brands raised its full-year diluted and adjusted diluted EPS guidance.

Key Highlights

  • Q2 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS increased to $0.39 from $0.32 in Q2 2025.
  • Total revenues for Q2 2026 rose 1.3% to $1,015.8 million.
  • Combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales increased 2.3% in Q2 2026.
  • Full-year 2026 Diluted EPS guidance raised to $0.85-$0.95 from $0.70-$0.85.
  • Full-year 2026 Adjusted Diluted EPS guidance raised to $0.90-$1.00 from $0.75-$0.90.
  • Restaurant-level operating margin improved to 12.4% in Q2 2026 from 12.0% in Q2 2025.
  • GAAP operating income margin increased to 3.8% from 3.0% in Q2 2025.
  • U.S. comparable restaurant sales guidance for full-year 2026 revised to 1.0%-2.0%.