Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:BLMN) Stock

Bloomin Brands

Bloomin Brands Inc operates as a casual dining restaurant company. The company's brand includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The company owns and operates its restaurants, and the remainder is franchised. It derives revenue mainly from the United States, but the company has a presence in Brazil and South Korea with company-owned Outbacks and Carrabbas. In addition, it also has exposure to several countries, predominantly in Asia, principally through franchising. The Company aggregates its operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. and international. The U.S. segment includes all restaurants operating in the U.S. while restaurants operating outside the U.S. are included in the international segment.

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BofA Securities downgraded Bloomin&#39; Brands from Neutral to Underperform, cutting the price target to $13. The company has faced a consistent decline in transaction growth, particularly within its largest brand, Outback.

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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>)</h3>
<ul>
<li>Dividend Yield: 7.71%</li>
<li>B of A Securities analyst Justin Post downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underperform and cut the price target from $18 to $13 on Jan. 27, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 85%.</li>
<li>UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $16 to $13 on Jan. 7, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Jan. 8, Bloomin&#8217; Brands announced the promotion of Pat Hafner to Executive Vice President, President of Outback Steakhouse.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 6.84%</li>
<li>Morgan Stanley analyst John Glass downgraded the stock from Equal-Weight to Underweight and cut the price target from $22 to $14 on Jan. 21, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Stifel analyst Chris O'Cull maintained a Hold rating and cut the price target from $18 to $37 on Jan. 10, 2025. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 79%.</li>
<li>Recent News: The Wendy&#8217;s Company will report fourth quarter and full year 2024 results on Feb. 13, 2025.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.95%</li>
<li>Jefferies analyst Philippe Houchois downgraded the stock from Hold to Underperform and cut the price target from $12 to $9 on Dec. 16, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Wolfe Research analyst Emmanuel Rosner downgraded the stock from Peer Perform to Underperform on Dec. 5, 2024. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 74%.</li>
<li>Recent News: Ford said it expects to record pre-tax remeasurement gain in Q4 results of approximately $0.7 billion related to pension and OPEB plans.</li>
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BofA Securities analyst downgraded the shares of Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLMN/analyst-ratings" rel="noreferrer noopener">lowered the price forecast from $18.00 to $13.00.</a>
Over the last decade, Bloomin&#8217;s transaction growth has averaged a decline of approximately 2% per year across its brands, with its largest brand, Outback, seeing a -1.1% compound annual growth rate (CAGR) in traffic, said the analyst.
Outback US accounted for about 51% of Bloomin&#8217;s (BLMN) revenue in FY24, and following the Brazil licensing, this is expected to rise to around 53%.
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While the casual dining sector generally experiences slow growth, Bloomin&#8217;s challenges have allowed competitors to gain a larger market share. The new management&#8217;s primary focus is on reversing the decline in traffic, noted the analyst.
Although BLMN&#8217;s volumes have consistently decreased, its margins have remained unexpectedly strong. Domestic same-store transaction counts across the BLMN system are roughly 10% lower than in 2019, but restaurant margins have only dropped by 70 basis points.
With flow-through margins around 40% on additional transactions, the analyst would have anticipated a margin decline closer to 260 basis points compared to 2019.
The fact that their pricing has been on par with or higher than direct competitors such as Texas Roadhouse Inc in the steak category, supports this perspective.
While turnarounds in casual dining are uncommon, they are not unattainable, as demonstrated by Chili&#8217;s. However, its parent company, Brinker International Inc made substantial investments in labor to enhance service and marketing efforts to attract customers.
To balance this, Brinker implemented significant price hikes. In contrast, the analyst notes an important difference between Chili&#8217;s and Bloomin&#8217; is that Chili&#8217;s had historically underpriced its competitors.
Bloomin&#8217;s brands, on the other hand, have maintained competitive pricing and lack the scale advantages within their segments to outspend rivals on marketing or value without compromising margins.
Although BLMN is currently priced below its historical average, the analyst anticipates that both revenue and earnings projections will continue to face pressure in the near future.
Price Action: BLMN shares are trading lower by 0.36% at $12.27 at the last check Monday.
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Bloomin' Brands Faces Near-Term Pressure, Analyst Highlights Peer Brinker's Turnaround Roadmap

Across the recent three months, 7 analysts have shared their insights on Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>), expressing a variety of opinions spanning from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">4</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>3M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">2</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
The 12-month price targets assessed by analysts reveal further insights, featuring an average target of $14.43, a high estimate of $19.00, and a low estimate of $13.00. Observing a downward trend, the current average is 22.71% lower than the prior average price target of $18.67. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2025/1738004457_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Exploring Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Overview</h2>
The analysis of recent analyst actions sheds light on the perception of Bloomin Brands by financial experts. The following summary presents key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Underperform</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$18.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dennis Geiger</td>
<td>UBS</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Equal-Weight</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Christine Cho</td>
<td>Goldman Sachs</td>
<td>Announces</td>
<td>Sell</td>
<td>$13.00</td>
<td>-</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>John Ivankoe</td>
<td>JP Morgan</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$14.00</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts adapt their recommendations to changing market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their response to recent developments related to Bloomin Brands. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Gaining insights, analysts provide qualitative assessments, ranging from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings reflect expectations for the relative performance of Bloomin Brands compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Analysts set price targets as an estimate of a stock's future value. Comparing the current and prior price targets provides insight into how analysts' expectations have changed over time. This information can be valuable for investors seeking to understand consensus views on the stock's potential future performance.</li>
</ul>
Assessing these analyst evaluations alongside crucial financial indicators can provide a comprehensive overview of Bloomin Brands's market position. Stay informed and make well-judged decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLMN/analyst-ratings?utm_source=Benzinga Insights">Stay up to date on Bloomin Brands analyst ratings.</a>
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<h2>Unveiling the Story Behind Bloomin Brands</h2>
Bloomin Brands Inc operates as a casual dining restaurant company. The company's brand includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The company owns and operates its restaurants, and the remainder is franchised. It derives revenue mainly from the United States, but the company has a presence in Brazil and South Korea with company-owned Outbacks and Carrabbas. In addition, it also has exposure to several countries, predominantly in Asia, principally through franchising. The Company aggregates its operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. and international. The U.S. segment includes all restaurants operating in the U.S. while restaurants operating outside the U.S. are included in the international segment.
<h3>Bloomin Brands's Financial Performance</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Reflecting a smaller scale, the company's market capitalization is positioned below industry averages. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Decline in Revenue: Over the 3 months period, Bloomin Brands faced challenges, resulting in a decline of approximately -3.8% in revenue growth as of 30 September, 2024. This signifies a reduction in the company's top-line earnings. As compared to its peers, the revenue growth lags behind its industry peers. The company achieved a growth rate lower than the average among peers in Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: Bloomin Brands's net margin excels beyond industry benchmarks, reaching 0.67%. This signifies efficient cost management and strong financial health.
Return on Equity (ROE): Bloomin Brands's ROE is below industry standards, pointing towards difficulties in efficiently utilizing equity capital. With an ROE of 2.61%, the company may encounter challenges in delivering satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Bloomin Brands's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.2%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: With a below-average debt-to-equity ratio of 9.93, Bloomin Brands adopts a prudent financial strategy, indicating a balanced approach to debt management.
<h2>The Basics of Analyst Ratings</h2>
Analysts are specialists within banking and financial systems that typically report for specific stocks or within defined sectors. These people research company financial statements, sit in conference calls and meetings, and speak with relevant insiders to determine what are known as analyst ratings for stocks. Typically, analysts will rate each stock once a quarter. 
Some analysts will also offer forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue to provide further guidance on stocks. Investors who use analyst ratings should note that this specialized advice comes from humans and may be subject to error.
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Bloomin Brands Stock: A Deep Dive Into Analyst Perspectives (7 Ratings)

B of A Securities analyst Justin Post downgrades Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) from Neutral to Underperform and lowers the price target from $18 to $13.

B of A Securities Downgrades Bloomin Brands to Underperform, Lowers Price Target to $13

Barclays analyst Jeffrey A. Bernstein has outlined top themes to watch out for in the U.S. restaurants in 2025.
The restaurant industry, according to the analyst, is experiencing mixed results as it navigates a volatile environment heading into the third quarter of 2024.
A recent preview highlighted that many companies have struggled to meet expectations regarding same-store sales and earnings per share, noted the analyst.
Despite these challenges, most have shared optimistic outlooks on recent sales trends.
As 2024 progresses, the key focus remains the consumer outlook, which has been unpredictable. On a positive note, unemployment rates remain near record lows, and wages continue to rise, contributing to a healthy increase in real disposable income, the analyst added.
Inflation has also eased, allowing the Federal Reserve to slow down its rate changes, said the analyst.
However, the analyst warned that the cost of living, including high rent and basic expenses, continues to pressure consumers.
Consumer confidence has remained lower than pre-pandemic levels, and many restaurants are working to improve traffic by offering greater value in response to inflation concerns.
Commodity inflation, excluding coffee, has shown signs of normalization and December 2024 saw a year-on-year increase of around 16%, mainly driven by coffee prices, asserted the analyst.
Restaurants are expecting mid-single-digit inflation in 2025, assuming current prices hold and the industry is hoping for a more stable cost environment that can support margins amidst uncertain sales projections, added the analyst.
The analyst expressed concern about labor costs and said while wage inflation has slowed from the peaks seen during 2021 and 2022, December 2024 saw a year-on-year wage increase of 10.3%.
In menu pricing, restaurants are easing the aggressive price hikes seen in recent years and overall, the industry is moving towards smaller price increases as commodity and labor inflation stabilizes, said the analyst.
The analyst upgraded both Shake Shack Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SHAK#NYSE">SHAK</a>) and Dutch Bros Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BROS#NYSE">BROS</a>) to Overweight from Equal Weight.
The analyst downgraded Bloomin&#8217; Brands Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) and Dine Brands Global Inc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIN#NYSE">DIN</a>) to Equal Weight from Overweight.
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UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $16 to $13.

UBS Maintains Neutral on Bloomin Brands, Lowers Price Target to $13

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein downgrades Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) from Overweight to Equal-Weight and lowers the price target from $19 to $13.

Barclays Downgrades Bloomin Brands to Equal-Weight, Lowers Price Target to $13

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<li>Dividend Yield: 8.63%</li>
<li>Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $23 on Dec. 18. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 63%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $21 to $18 on Oct. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 61%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 26, Guess? reported a year-over-year decrease in third-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 13.47%</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Dec. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $18 to $14 on Nov. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 27, Kohl&#8217;s reported worse-than-expected third-quarter EPS and sales, cut its FY24 EPS guidance, and projected a net sales decrease of 7%-8%.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.73%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $19 to $14 on Nov. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 75%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 8, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 21 cents, beating the street view of 20 cents. Quarterly revenues of $1.038 billion (down 3.8%) missed the analyst consensus of $1.042 billion.</li>
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 13.14%</li>
<li>Guggenheim analyst Robert Drbul downgraded the stock from Buy to Neutral on Dec. 2. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 67%.</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $18 to $14 on Nov. 27. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 26, the company reported a net sales decline of 8.8% year-over-year (Y/Y) to $3.507 billion, missing the consensus of $3.638 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.29%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintained a Neutral rating and cut the price target from $19 to $14 on Nov. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 81%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 8, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 21 cents, beating the street view of 20 cents. Quarterly revenues of $1.038 billion (down 3.8%) missed the analyst consensus of $1.042 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Carter&#8217;s, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CRI#NYSE">CRI</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 5.83%</li>
<li>Citigroup analyst Paul Lejuez upgraded the stock from Sell to Neutral with a price target of $50 on Nov. 12. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 64%.</li>
<li>Wells Fargo analyst Ike Boruchow maintained an Equal-Weight rating and cut the price target from $72 to $65 on Oct. 28. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Oct. 25, Carter&#8217;s issued fourth-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
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Wall Street's Most Accurate Analysts Spotlight On 3 Consumer Stocks With Over 5% Dividend Yields

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<li>Stephens &amp; Co. analyst Jeff Lick initiated coverage on CarMax, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KMX#NYSE">KMX</a>) with an Equal-Weight rating and announced a price target of $86. CarMax shares closed at $83.63 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/KMX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Jefferies analyst James Heaney initiated coverage on The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>) with a Hold rating and announced a price target of $120. Disney shares closed at $116.99 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/DIS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs analyst Christine Cho initiated coverage on Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) with a Sell rating and announced a price target of $13. Bloomin Brands shares closed at $12.92 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/BLMN/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Deutsche Bank analyst Scott Deuschle initiated coverage on Curtiss-Wright Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CW#NYSE">CW</a>) with a Buy rating and announced a price target of $452. Curtiss-Wright shares closed at $379.18 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CW/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
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During times of turbulence and uncertainty in the markets, many investors turn to dividend-yielding stocks. These are often companies that have high free cash flows and reward shareholders with a<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/yield-investments"> high dividend payout</a>.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Guess?, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/GES#NYSE">GES</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.08%</li>
<li>Small Cap Consumer Research analyst Eric Beder reiterated a Buy rating with a price target of $29 on Oct. 24. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 60%.</li>
<li>Telsey Advisory Group analyst Dana Telsey maintained a Market Perform rating and cut the price target from $26 to $21 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 62%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Aug. 28, Guess reported worse-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results and cut its FY25 adjusted EPS guidance below estimates. Additionally, the company issued third-quarter adjusted EPS guidance below estimates.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 7.15%</li>
<li>Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded the stock from Outperform to Market Perform on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 82%.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintained a Neutral rating and slashed the price target from $20 to $16 on Nov. 11. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 76%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 8, the company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 21 cents, beating the street view of 20 cents. Quarterly revenues of $1.038 billion (down 3.8%) missed the analyst consensus of $1.042 billion.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Kohl&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/KSS#NYSE">KSS</a>)</h3>
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<li>Dividend Yield: 10.74%</li>
<li>JP Morgan analyst Matthew Boss downgraded the stock from Neutral to Underweight with a price target of $19 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 66%.</li>
<li>Baird analyst Mark Altschwager maintained an Outperform rating and cut the price target from $27 to $25 on Aug. 29. This analyst has an accuracy rate of 71%.</li>
<li>Recent News: On Nov. 13, the company's board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 50 cents per share on its common stock.</li>
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Hedge Funds

GDDY

Starboard Value's Q3 2024 13F Filing Shows Reduced Stakes In GoDaddy By 32% To 3.13M Shares, Salesforce By 14% To 1.44M Shares, Humana By 62% To 191K Shares, And Bloomin' Brands By 14%

JP Morgan analyst John Ivankoe maintains Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $19 to $14.

JP Morgan Maintains Neutral on Bloomin Brands, Lowers Price Target to $14

Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgrades Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) from Outperform to Market Perform.

Raymond James Downgrades Bloomin Brands to Market Perform

WIIM

Bloomin Brands shares are trading lower after Piper Sandler and Barclays cut their respective price targets on the stock.

Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein maintains Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) with a Overweight and lowers the price target from $20 to $19.

Barclays Maintains Overweight on Bloomin Brands, Lowers Price Target to $19

4 analysts have expressed a variety of opinions on Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) over the past quarter, offering a diverse set of opinions from bullish to bearish.
The table below offers a condensed view of their recent ratings, showcasing the changing sentiments over the past 30 days and comparing them to the preceding months.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th align="right">Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bullish</th>
<th align="right">Indifferent</th>
<th align="right">Somewhat Bearish</th>
<th align="right">Bearish</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>Total Ratings</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">3</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Last 30D</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>1M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">1</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>2M Ago</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
<td align="right">0</td>
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Providing deeper insights, analysts have established 12-month price targets, indicating an average target of $18.75, along with a high estimate of $20.00 and a low estimate of $16.00. A 12.79% drop is evident in the current average compared to the previous average price target of $21.50. 
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1731333633_0.png" alt="price target chart" />
<h2>Diving into Analyst Ratings: An In-Depth Exploration</h2>
A comprehensive examination of how financial experts perceive Bloomin Brands is derived from recent analyst actions. The following is a detailed summary of key analysts, their recent evaluations, and adjustments to ratings and price targets.
<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Analyst</th>
<th>Analyst Firm</th>
<th>Action Taken</th>
<th>Rating</th>
<th>Current Price Target</th>
<th>Prior Price Target</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
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<td>Brian Mullan</td>
<td>Piper Sandler</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$16.00</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Justin Post</td>
<td>B of A Securities</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$19.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jeffrey Bernstein</td>
<td>Barclays</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Overweight</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Jon Tower</td>
<td>Citigroup</td>
<td>Lowers</td>
<td>Neutral</td>
<td>$20.00</td>
<td>$22.00</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
<h3>Key Insights:</h3>
<ul>
<li>Action Taken: Analysts frequently update their recommendations based on evolving market conditions and company performance. Whether they 'Maintain', 'Raise' or 'Lower' their stance, it reflects their reaction to recent developments related to Bloomin Brands. This information provides a snapshot of how analysts perceive the current state of the company.</li>
<li>Rating: Delving into assessments, analysts assign qualitative values, from 'Outperform' to 'Underperform'. These ratings communicate expectations for the relative performance of Bloomin Brands compared to the broader market.</li>
<li>Price Targets: Delving into movements, analysts provide estimates for the future value of Bloomin Brands's stock. This analysis reveals shifts in analysts' expectations over time.</li>
</ul>
Analyzing these analyst evaluations alongside relevant financial metrics can provide a comprehensive view of Bloomin Brands's market position. Stay informed and make data-driven decisions with the assistance of our Ratings Table.
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<h2>Discovering Bloomin Brands: A Closer Look</h2>
Bloomin Brands Inc operates as a casual dining restaurant company. The company's brand includes Outback Steakhouse, Carrabba's Italian Grill, Bonefish Grill, and Fleming's Prime Steakhouse and Wine Bar. The company owns and operates its restaurants, and the remainder is franchised. It derives revenue mainly from the United States, but the company has a presence in Brazil and South Korea with company-owned Outbacks and Carrabbas. In addition, it also has exposure to several countries, predominantly in Asia, principally through franchising. The Company aggregates its operating segments into two reportable segments, U.S. and international. The U.S. segment includes all restaurants operating in the U.S. while restaurants operating outside the U.S. are included in the international segment.
<h3>Bloomin Brands's Economic Impact: An Analysis</h3>
Market Capitalization Analysis: Below industry benchmarks, the company's market capitalization reflects a smaller scale relative to peers. This could be attributed to factors such as growth expectations or operational capacity.
Revenue Challenges: Bloomin Brands's revenue growth over 3 months faced difficulties. As of 30 June, 2024, the company experienced a decline of approximately -2.93%. This indicates a decrease in top-line earnings. As compared to competitors, the company encountered difficulties, with a growth rate lower than the average among peers in the Consumer Discretionary sector.
Net Margin: The company's net margin is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in achieving strong profitability. With a net margin of 2.54%, the company may need to address challenges in effective cost control.
Return on Equity (ROE): The company's ROE is below industry benchmarks, signaling potential difficulties in efficiently using equity capital. With an ROE of 9.64%, the company may need to address challenges in generating satisfactory returns for shareholders.
Return on Assets (ROA): Bloomin Brands's ROA is below industry averages, indicating potential challenges in efficiently utilizing assets. With an ROA of 0.84%, the company may face hurdles in achieving optimal financial returns.
Debt Management: Bloomin Brands's debt-to-equity ratio is below industry norms, indicating a sound financial structure with a ratio of 8.04.
<h2>Analyst Ratings: Simplified</h2>
Within the domain of banking and financial systems, analysts specialize in reporting for specific stocks or defined sectors. Their work involves attending company conference calls and meetings, researching company financial statements, and communicating with insiders to publish "analyst ratings" for stocks. Analysts typically assess and rate each stock once per quarter.
Analysts may enhance their evaluations by incorporating forecasts for metrics like growth estimates, earnings, and revenue, delivering additional guidance to investors. It is vital to acknowledge that, although experts in stocks and sectors, analysts are human and express their opinions when providing insights.
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Assessing Bloomin Brands: Insights From 4 Financial Analysts

Piper Sandler analyst Brian Mullan maintains Bloomin Brands (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) with a Neutral and lowers the price target from $20 to $16.

Piper Sandler Maintains Neutral on Bloomin Brands, Lowers Price Target to $16

Bloomin&#8217; Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BLMN#NASDAQ">BLMN</a>) shares are <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/premarket" rel="noreferrer noopener">trading lower on Friday.</a>
The company reported third-quarter adjusted earnings per share of 21 cents, <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/pressreleases/24/11/b41840141/bloomin-brands-announces-2024-q3-financial-results" rel="noreferrer noopener">beating the street view of 20 cents</a>. Quarterly revenues of $1.038 billion (down 3.8%) missed the analyst consensus of $1.042 billion.
The decrease in total revenues was primarily due to lower comparable restaurant sales, the impact of foreign currency translation of the Brazilian Real relative to the U.S. dollar, and the net effect of restaurant closures and openings.
The adjusted restaurant-level operating margin decreased to 12.5% from 14% due to lower restaurant sales and higher labor, operating, and commodity costs, primarily due to inflation.
Adjusted operating income margin in the quarter under review decreased to 3% from 5.3% in the year-ago period due to&nbsp;closure costs in from the closure of nine restaurants in Hong Kong.
The company exited the quarter with cash and equivalents worth $83.632 million.
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&#8220;As I continue listening and learning during this evaluative period, it is clear to me that our path to sustainable sales and profit growth will be enabled by our team members executing a consistent and elevated guest experience, focusing first on Outback Steakhouse,&#8221;&nbsp;said Mike Spanos, CEO.
Strategic Sale Of 67% of Brazil Operations: On November 6, the company entered into a purchase agreement with Vinci Partners to divest 67% of its Brazil operations for R$1.4 billion (approximately $243 million).
This transaction values the business at R$2.06 billion, reflecting a multiple of 6.5x trailing twelve months EBITDA, net of royalties.
As part of this strategic re-franchising, the firm will continue to receive an ongoing royalty stream. The purchase price will be paid in two installments: 52% upon closing and the remaining 48% one year later.
Additionally, Bloomin&#8217; Brands retained the option to sell the remaining stake in 2028.
Outlook: Bloomin&#8217; Brands has lowered its FY24 outlook, now expecting adjusted EPS to be between $1.72 and $1.82, compared to the previous estimate of $2.10 to $2.30. The street view pegs at $2.08.
Bloomin&#8217; Brands expects fourth-quarter adjusted EPS to range from $0.32 to $0.42, below the $0.67 analyst consensus, and projects U.S. comparable restaurant <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/calendars/guidance" rel="noreferrer noopener">sales to decline by 2% to 1%.</a>
Price Action: BLMN shares are trading lower by 10.6% to $15.00 premarket at last check Friday.
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