Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN)

Quarterly Report Filed: 2026-05-07

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Q1 2026 filing shows the company operates multiple restaurant brands (Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, Fleming's Prime Steakhouse) with both company-operated and franchise segments across U.S. and international markets.
The filing includes discontinued operations related to Brazil disposal group, indicating recent portfolio restructuring and potential focus shift toward core U.S. operations and established franchise models.
Unearned revenue streams from gift cards, loyalty programs, and franchise fees demonstrate diversified revenue recognition patterns that provide visibility into future cash flows and customer retention metrics.
The company maintains significant franchise fee obligations and other noncurrent liabilities, suggesting an active franchise expansion strategy with corresponding long-term revenue commitments.

Current Report Filed: 2026-05-06

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Bloomin' Brands released Q1 2026 earnings results (13 weeks ended March 29, 2026) on May 6, 2026, with detailed financial metrics and accompanying slide presentation available for investor review.
The filing was signed by Eric Christel, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, indicating standard earnings disclosure procedures without any reported material events, leadership changes, or significant corporate actions.
This is a routine earnings announcement 8-K with no material agreements, acquisitions, or other Item 8.01 events disclosed, suggesting stable operational conditions during the reported quarter.

Current Report Filed: 2026-04-24

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Strong shareholder quorum attendance of 88.71% demonstrates healthy investor engagement, though board member R. Michael Mohan received notably lower support with only 59.8M votes for compared to peers, warranting monitoring of his future candidacy.
Approval of the Amended and Restated 2025 Omnibus Incentive Compensation Plan passed with 55.96M votes for but faced significant opposition with 9.91M votes against, suggesting some shareholder concern about executive compensation structure.
A stockholder proposal for employee retention demographics disclosure was decisively rejected (59.8M against vs. 5.97M for), indicating shareholder prioritization of other governance matters over expanded workforce transparency reporting.
Stockholders approved a 'blank-check' preferred stock issuance proposal with 38M votes for versus 27.9M against, providing management flexibility for potential acquisitions or strategic capital raising despite moderate shareholder resistance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director Tara Walpert Levy acquired 19,746 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) at $0 exercise price, indicating equity compensation tied to company performance milestones.
The RSU vesting occurred immediately prior to Bloomin' Brands' 2026 annual meeting of stockholders, suggesting this was a scheduled equity grant maturation rather than a discretionary transaction.
Following the transaction, Levy maintains direct beneficial ownership of 89,622 common shares, demonstrating continued confidence in the company and meaningful personal financial stake aligned with shareholder interests.
This is a routine equity vesting event for a board member with no cash outlay, representing standard executive compensation practice rather than significant insider trading activity that would signal management's views on stock valuation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director George David C acquired 25,478 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 through the vesting of restricted stock units, increasing his beneficial ownership to 34,047 shares held directly, demonstrating continued equity stake alignment with the company.
An additional 23,485 RSUs were granted and will vest immediately prior to the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to long-term incentive compensation for board members.
The transactions were executed at $0 price, consistent with equity compensation practices (RSU vesting and grant), with no open market purchases or sales by this director during the reporting period.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director Julie T. Kunkel received 23,485 RSUs vesting prior to the 2027 annual meeting and 19,746 RSUs that vested prior to the 2026 annual meeting, indicating ongoing equity compensation for board service.
The RSU vesting at $0 price suggests these are compensation grants rather than market purchases, with no insider buying pressure detected in this transaction.
Kunkel's total beneficial ownership increased to 36,277 shares following the RSU vesting, with an additional 6,065 shares held indirectly through an IRA, demonstrating modest but meaningful stake in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director John Mahoney acquired 19,746 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 through vesting of restricted stock units at $0 price, indicating compensation-related equity grants rather than open market purchases.
Mahoney received an additional 23,485 RSUs that will vest immediately prior to the 2027 annual meeting, demonstrating ongoing equity incentive compensation structure for board members.
Total beneficial ownership increased to 97,580 shares following the RSU vesting transaction, reflecting accumulated equity stake as a director.
The transaction was executed through an automatic vesting mechanism (code M) rather than discretionary trading, suggesting routine compensation administration with no apparent insider signal about stock valuation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director James L. Dinkins acquired 19,746 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 through the vesting of restricted stock units, increasing his total beneficial ownership to 23,156 shares held directly.
An additional 23,485 RSUs were granted on 04/22/2026 with full vesting scheduled immediately prior to the 2027 annual meeting, indicating continued equity compensation for the director.
The transaction involved zero-dollar pricing on both the vesting of previous RSUs and the grant of new RSUs, which is typical for equity compensation arrangements and reflects grant/vesting events rather than open market transactions.
As a director with a modest shareholding position of 23,156 shares post-transaction, Dinkins maintains meaningful alignment with shareholders despite the relatively small percentage stake in the company.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director Lal Rohit acquired 19,746 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 at $0 price through the vesting of restricted stock units, indicating compensation through equity rather than market purchase.
RSU vesting activity shows two tranches: 19,746 RSUs that vested immediately prior to the 2026 annual stockholders meeting and 23,485 RSUs scheduled to vest immediately prior to the 2027 annual meeting, suggesting structured executive compensation alignment.
After the reported transaction, Rohit beneficially owns 49,902.085 shares directly, representing a modest equity stake that ties compensation to shareholder interests and company performance.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director Melanie Marein-Efron acquired 19,746 shares through the vesting of restricted stock units on 04/22/2026, resulting in total beneficial ownership of 36,277 shares, indicating consistent equity compensation for board-level leadership.
The filing shows a second tranche of 23,485 RSUs granted on the same date with vesting scheduled immediately prior to the 2027 annual stockholder meeting, suggesting the company maintains a regular equity grant schedule for directors.
Both transactions were non-cash acquisitions at $0 price (standard for RSU vesting exercises), representing automatic vesting schedules rather than discretionary open-market purchases, which is typical for director compensation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Chairman Rajendra M Mohan acquired 30,574 shares through the vesting of restricted stock units on 04/22/2026, increasing his direct beneficial ownership to 84,341 shares, demonstrating continued equity stake alignment with shareholders.
An additional 38,637 RSUs were granted with full vesting scheduled immediately prior to the 2027 annual meeting, indicating the company's ongoing commitment to equity-based compensation for senior leadership.
The transaction was executed at $0 per share, consistent with standard RSU vesting mechanics where no cash consideration is exchanged, suggesting routine compensation activity rather than open market purchases or dispositions.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Director Keating Colleen acquired 5,592 shares of common stock on 04/22/2026 at $0 price, indicating a vesting event of restricted stock units rather than an open market purchase, which is a routine equity compensation action.
New RSU grant of 23,485 units was awarded on 04/22/2026 with full vesting scheduled immediately prior to the 2027 annual stockholders meeting, demonstrating ongoing equity incentive compensation for board members.
The filing shows minimal insider buying activity with only vesting-related transactions (no discretionary purchases), suggesting the director is not demonstrating incremental confidence through personal capital investment at current price levels.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-04-24

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Jonathan Sagal, a Director at Bloomin' Brands, acquired 19,746 shares of common stock on April 22, 2026, through the vesting of restricted stock units (RSUs) at no cost, indicating routine equity compensation rather than discretionary market purchases.
The RSUs fully vested immediately prior to the 2026 annual stockholders meeting, which is a standard executive compensation practice and suggests Sagal's continued alignment with shareholder interests through equity holdings.
Following the transaction, Sagal beneficially owns 27,119 shares of common stock held directly, representing a meaningful but non-controlling stake that reflects his position as a board member rather than significant insider accumulation.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-03-09

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The reporting person, Julie T. Kunkel, acquired 1,000 shares of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) at $6.46 per share, indicating insider buying activity.
Kunkel now beneficially owns 6,065.4826 shares of BLMN stock, with an additional 16,531 shares held directly.
The insider buying could signal Kunkel's confidence in the company's future prospects or undervaluation of the stock.

Annual Report Filed: 2026-02-25

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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) filed its 2025 fiscal year 10-K report on 2026-02-25, providing an overview of the company's financial and operational performance.
The report highlights restructuring costs and asset impairment charges, indicating the company is actively managing its asset base and operational efficiency.
Key balance sheet items, such as property, plant, and equipment, as well as accrued and other liabilities, suggest the company is actively managing its capital structure and working capital needs.

Current Report Filed: 2026-02-25

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Bloomin' Brands reported financial results for the 13-week period ended December 28, 2025, providing investors with updated performance information.
The company did not disclose any material agreements, leadership changes, or other significant events in this 8-K filing.
Without additional context around the financial results, it is difficult to assess the overall significance of this update for investors.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-13

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The reporting person, Colleen Keating, acquired 5,592 restricted stock units (RSUs) of Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) on February 11, 2026. These RSUs will fully vest immediately prior to the company's annual meeting in 2026.
The acquisition of RSUs by a director suggests the reporting person's continued confidence in the company's long-term prospects and alignment with shareholder interests.
The form does not indicate any other transactions, such as sales or purchases of BLMN common stock, by the reporting person, which suggests no significant insider selling activity during the reported period.

Current Report Filed: 2026-02-13

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Bloomin' Brands, Inc. granted a special retention award to its CEO Michael Spanos, providing him with performance stock units valued at $2 million that vest over 3 years based on achieving certain financial targets.
The retention grant includes provisions for continued vesting upon termination without cause, subject to compliance with non-compete and other restrictive covenants.
This retention award indicates the company's commitment to retaining its CEO and aligning his incentives with driving improved financial performance and shareholder value.

Current Report Filed: 2026-02-12

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Bloomin' Brands has appointed a new director, Colleen Keating, to its Board. Keating is the CEO of Planet Fitness and has extensive experience in the hospitality and real estate industries.
Keating will serve on the Board's Compensation Committee, bringing her expertise to help guide executive compensation decisions.
The appointment expands the Board from 10 to 11 directors, indicating Bloomin' Brands is focused on strengthening its governance and adding relevant industry experience.

Insider Trading Filed: 2026-02-05

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Patrick M. Hafner, the EVP and President of Outback Steakhouse, exercised 8,325 restricted stock units (RSUs) and sold 2,469 shares to cover tax withholding, indicating continued ownership and commitment to the company.
The exercise of RSUs represents a vesting event, suggesting Hafner is receiving long-term equity incentives as part of his compensation, which aligns his interests with those of shareholders.
The net increase of 5,856 shares in Hafner's direct ownership, from 13,856 to 16,325 shares, demonstrates his confidence in the company's future performance.

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