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Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Q2 2026 earnings results (second quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Aug 6, 2026
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +1% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 3.8%, net earnings $31.3M (3.1% of revenue).
Bloomin' Brands, Q2 2026: revenue $1.0B (+1% year over year), operating margin 3.8%, net earnings $31.3M, operating cash flow $90.9M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q2 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $1.0B | -4% | +1% |
| Operating profit | $38.3M | -35% | +29% |
| Net earnings | $31.3M | -44% | +23% |
| Operating cash flow | $90.9M | +21% | +83% |
| Free cash flow | $46.9M | -6% | +321% |
What changed
Revenue was $1.0B in Q2 2026, up 1% year over year and down 4% from the previous quarter. Restaurant sales was the largest line at 98% of revenue. Restaurant sales added $0.01B year over year (up 1%), 98% of the total change.
Operating profit was $0.04B, a 3.8% margin (up 0.8 points year over year). Of the extra revenue versus Q2 2025, 64% reached operating profit, above the 3% margin then. Total costs grew 0% against revenue growth of 1%. Net earnings were $0.03B, up 23% year over year. The effective tax rate was -25.8%.
Operating cash flow was $0.09B (up 83% year over year), 279% of net income including minority interests. Non-cash charges added back $0.05B of depreciation and amortization and $3.6M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items added $0.01B. Capital expenditures of $0.04B left free cash flow of $0.05B.
Questions
What was Bloomin' Brands' revenue in the second quarter 2026?
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $1.0B for the second quarter 2026 (Q2 2026), +1% from a year earlier and -4% from the quarter before.
Was Bloomin' Brands profitable in the second quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $38.3M (3.8% of revenue) and net earnings $31.3M.
Source: Bloomin' Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.