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Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Q1 2026 earnings results (first quarter 2026)
10-Q filed May 7, 2026
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $1.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +1% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 5.6%, net earnings $55.7M (5.3% of revenue).
Bloomin' Brands, Q1 2026: revenue $1.1B (+1% year over year), operating margin 5.6%, net earnings $55.7M, operating cash flow $75.3M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q1 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.1B | +9% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $59.1M | — | +3% |
| Net earnings | $55.7M | — | +32% |
| Operating cash flow | $75.3M | -37% | +2% |
| Free cash flow | $50.1M | -21% | +81% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.1B in Q1 2026, up 1% year over year and up 9% from the previous quarter. Restaurant sales was the largest line at 98% of revenue. Restaurant sales added $0.01B year over year (up 1%), 122% of the total change. Franchise and other revenues declined 11%.
Operating profit was $0.06B, a 5.6% margin (up 0.1 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q1 2025, 19% reached operating profit, above the 5% margin then. Total costs grew 1% against revenue growth of 1%. Net earnings were $0.06B, up 32% year over year. The effective tax rate was -21.9%.
Operating cash flow was $0.08B (up 2% year over year), 132% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $2.7M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $0.03B. Capital expenditures of $0.03B left free cash flow of $0.05B.
Questions
What was Bloomin' Brands' revenue in the first quarter 2026?
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $1.1B for the first quarter 2026 (Q1 2026), +1% from a year earlier and +9% from the quarter before.
Was Bloomin' Brands profitable in the first quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $59.1M (5.6% of revenue) and net earnings $55.7M.
Source: Bloomin' Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.