Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) Hits New 1-Year Low - What's Next?

Key Points

• Shares hit a new 52-week low, trading as low as $5.45 and last at $5.81 on heavy volume (~5.77M shares), leaving market cap around $495 million and the stock down about 3.3%.
• Analyst sentiment is weak with a consensus rating of "Reduce" and an average price target of $8.44, despite mixed individual calls (Citigroup $7/neutral, Loop Capital $10, Weiss Ratings reiterating a sell).
• Bloomin' Brands slightly beat EPS ($0.26 vs. $0.25) but missed revenue expectations and set Q1 2026 guidance of $0.57–$0.62 and FY2026 of $0.75–$0.90, while balance-sheet metrics show low liquidity (current ratio 0.31) and high leverage (debt/equity 2.34).

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN - Get Free Report) shares hit a new 52-week low during trading on Monday . The company traded as low as $5.45 and last traded at $5.81, with a volume of 5769016 shares changing hands. The stock had previously closed at $6.01.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several research firms recently issued reports on BLMN. Citigroup boosted their price objective on Bloomin' Brands from $6.75 to $7.00 and gave the stock a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, February 26th. Loop Capital set a $10.00 price target on shares of Bloomin' Brands in a research report on Tuesday, December 16th. Finally, Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a "sell (d)" rating on shares of Bloomin' Brands in a research report on Monday, December 29th. Eight investment analysts have rated the stock with a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to MarketBeat.com, the company presently has an average rating of "Reduce" and a consensus price target of $8.44.

Bloomin' Brands Stock Down 3.3%

The stock's fifty day moving average is $6.66 and its two-hundred day moving average is $6.89. The company has a current ratio of 0.31, a quick ratio of 0.24 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.34. The firm has a market cap of $495.19 million, a P/E ratio of 5.23, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.71 and a beta of 1.12.

Bloomin' Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN - Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 25th. The restaurant operator reported $0.26 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $0.25 by $0.01. Bloomin' Brands had a net margin of 0.21% and a return on equity of 26.26%. The business had revenue of $975.22 million during the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $980.64 million. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company earned $0.38 EPS. The business's quarterly revenue was up .3% compared to the same quarter last year. Bloomin' Brands has set its Q1 2026 guidance at 0.570-0.620 EPS and its FY 2026 guidance at 0.750-0.900 EPS. As a group, research analysts anticipate that Bloomin' Brands, Inc. will post 1.8 earnings per share for the current year.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Bloomin' Brands

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. State Street Corp grew its position in shares of Bloomin' Brands by 1.8% in the 4th quarter. State Street Corp now owns 3,400,106 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $20,979,000 after buying an additional 58,722 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its stake in shares of Bloomin' Brands by 32.1% in the 2nd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 2,732,038 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $23,523,000 after buying an additional 664,545 shares during the last quarter. Millennium Management LLC raised its stake in Bloomin' Brands by 69.9% during the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 2,590,098 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $18,571,000 after buying an additional 1,065,842 shares during the last quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. grew its stake in shares of Bloomin' Brands by 12.6% in the fourth quarter. Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. now owns 2,409,123 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $14,864,000 after acquiring an additional 269,746 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Federated Hermes Inc. raised its position in shares of Bloomin' Brands by 115.9% in the 4th quarter. Federated Hermes Inc. now owns 2,064,940 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $12,741,000 after purchasing an additional 1,108,500 shares during the last quarter.

Bloomin' Brands Company Profile

Bloomin' Brands, Inc engages in the ownership, operation and franchising of casual dining restaurants worldwide. The company's portfolio includes five full-service restaurant chains: Outback Steakhouse, known for its Australian-inspired steakhouse concept; Carrabba's Italian Grill, offering Italian-American cuisine; Bonefish Grill, specializing in handcrafted seafood dishes; Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar, focusing on premium steak and wine experiences; and Aussie Grill by Outback, featuring a streamlined menu of signature items.

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