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Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Q3 2026 earnings results (third quarter 2026)
10-Q filed Nov 6, 2026
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $944M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before. Operating margin was 2.0%, net loss $1.7M (0.2% of revenue).
Bloomin' Brands, Q3 2026: revenue $944M (+2% year over year), operating margin 2.0%, net loss $1.7M, operating cash flow $6.8M. The chart follows the revenue to costs, profit and cash.
| Q3 2026 | Amount | Q/Q | Y/Y |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $944M | -7% | +2% |
| Operating profit | $18.6M | -51% | — |
| Net earnings | −$1.7M | -105% | — |
| Operating cash flow | $6.8M | -93% | -80% |
What changed
Revenue was $944.3M in Q3 2026, up 2% year over year and down 7% from the previous quarter. Restaurant sales was the largest line at 98% of revenue. Restaurant sales added $15.1M year over year (up 2%), 97% of the total change.
Operating profit was $18.6M, a 2.0% margin (up 5.9 points year over year). Total costs fell 4% while revenue rose 2%. The quarter ended with a net loss of $1.7M, after a profit of $32.6M the previous quarter. Net interest and other expense of $13.8M was the main reason.
Operating cash flow was $6.8M (down 80% year over year). Non-cash charges added back $43.9M of depreciation and amortization and $3.0M of share-based compensation. Working capital and other items used $38.4M. Capital expenditures of $46.0M exceeded it, leaving free cash flow of −$39.2M.
Questions
What was Bloomin' Brands' revenue in the third quarter 2026?
Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) reported revenue of $944M for the third quarter 2026 (Q3 2026), +2% from a year earlier and -7% from the quarter before.
Was Bloomin' Brands profitable in the third quarter 2026?
Operating profit was $18.6M (2.0% of revenue) and net loss $1.7M.
Source: Bloomin' Brands 10-Q on SEC EDGAR.