Bloomin' Brands vs. Texas Roadhouse: Which Casual Restaurant Chain Is a Better Buy in 2026?

Bloomin' Brands operates a diverse portfolio of casual dining restaurants, including the well-known Outback Steakhouse. Texas Roadhouse continues to demonstrate robust revenue growth and strong net margins through its high-volume steakhouse model.

The Motley Fool • Jun 10, 2026

5 Broker-Adored Stocks to Watch Amid Escalating Middle East Tensions

BG, ADM, AVT, AAL and BLMN land on a broker-upgrade screen as Middle East tensions, Hormuz limits and higher oil prices shake markets.

Zacks Investment Research • May 21, 2026

3 Dividend Stocks With Insiders Buying in 2026

Dividends are a driving force of the investment world, providing investors with access to company profits and a reliable income stream. Add in the signals provided by insider buying, and the stage is set for market-beating total returns over time.

MarketBeat • May 19, 2026

High gas prices are hurting restaurant sales — but not all chains

Restaurant chains like Chipotle, Domino's Pizza and Applebee's reported that sales softened in March as gas prices climbed. Across the restaurant industry, traffic fell 2.3% in March compared with the year-ago period, according to Black Box Intelligence.

CNBC • May 11, 2026

Bloomin' Brands: Stock Explodes Higher, But Performance Still Lags

Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) delivered a better-than-expected Q1, with a 40% stock rally driven by positive comps and EPS growth. Q1 revenues rose 1.0% to $1.06B, with positive comps in all brands except Outback; Bonefish Grill led at 6.1%. Margins remained largely stable year-over-year, with adjusted EPS at $0.67, a $0.10 beat, aided by restructuring adjustments.

Seeking Alpha • May 7, 2026

5 Broker Friendly Stocks to Keep An Eye On as Inflation Fears Persist

Inflation fears persist, but brokers are upgrading stocks like HELE, BG and AVT that have been screened for rising estimates and low price/sales.

Zacks Investment Research • May 7, 2026

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Seeking Alpha • May 6, 2026

Bloomin' Brands Announces 2026 Q1 Financial Results

TAMPA, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (Nasdaq: BLMN) today reported results for the first quarter 2026 (“Q1 2026”) compared to the first quarter 2025 (“Q1 2025”). CEO Comments “We are pleased with our results in the first quarter as they reflect our focus on consistency of execution and delivering a great guest experience,” said Mike Spanos, CEO. “Outback brand scores continue to improve, highlighting our craveable steaks and food quality. We are making progress on our turnaround.

Business Wire • May 6, 2026

What's Going On With Bloomin' Brands Stock On Wednesday?

Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (NASDAQ:BLMN) shares surged on Wednesday after the restaurant operator posted stronger-than-expected quarterly results and issued upbeat second-quarter earnings guidance.

Benzinga • May 6, 2026

Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) Surpasses Q1 Earnings and Revenue Estimates

Bloomin' Brands (BLMN) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.67 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.57 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.59 per share a year ago.

Zacks Investment Research • May 6, 2026