The chart below shows how BLMN performed 10 days before and after its earnings report, based on data from the past quarters. Typically, BLMN sees a -0.15% change in stock price 10 days leading up to the earnings, and a +3.33% change 10 days following the report. On the earnings day itself, the stock moves by +1.02%. This data can give you a slight idea of what to expect for the next quarter's release.
Positive
Cash and Liquidity Strength: 1. Strong Cash Position: Bloomin' Brands reported a total debt net of cash of $1 billion at the end of Q3, with an upsized revolver to $1.2 billion, providing additional liquidity and financial flexibility.
Share Repurchase Commitment: 2. Share Repurchase Program: Year-to-date, the company has repurchased 10.1 million shares for approximately $266 million, demonstrating a commitment to returning value to shareholders.
Quarterly Dividend Announcement: 3. Quarterly Dividend Declared: The Board declared a quarterly dividend of $0.24 per share, payable on December 11, reflecting the company's ongoing commitment to returning capital to shareholders.
Off-Premises Sales Increase: 4. Positive Off-Premises Sales Growth: Off-premises sales accounted for approximately 23% of total U.S. sales in Q3, with third-party delivery increasing to 13% of total U.S. sales, up from 12% in Q3 2023, driven by growth in catering.
Brazil Partnership Strategy: 5. Strategic Partnership in Brazil: The company announced a strategic partnership with Vinci Partners for its Brazil operations, retaining a 33% ownership stake, which is expected to simplify operations and focus on domestic growth.
Negative
Revenue Decline Analysis: 1. Declining Revenue: Total revenues in Q3 were $1 billion, down 4% from 2023, primarily due to a decline in comparable restaurant sales and the impact of restaurant openings and closures.
Decline in Comparable Sales: 2. Negative Comparable Sales: U.S. comparable restaurant sales decreased by 150 basis points, with traffic down 440 basis points, reflecting a loss of share in the steak category.
Earnings Per Share Drop: 3. Earnings Decline: Q3 GAAP diluted earnings per share were $0.08, a significant drop from $0.45 in 2023, while adjusted diluted earnings per share fell to $0.21 from $0.41 in the prior year.
Operating Margin Decline: 4. Margin Compression: Q3 adjusted operating margins decreased to 3% from 5.3% in the previous year, driven by labor wage inflation of 3.8% and higher operating expenses due to inflation.
Updated 2024 Financial Guidance: 5. Revised Guidance: The full-year 2024 guidance was updated to reflect continued industry softness, with comparable sales expected to decline by 100 to 50 basis points, and adjusted diluted earnings per share projected between $1.72 and $1.82.
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Q3 2024 Earnings Call Transcript
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