- Bloomin’ Brands Inc (NASDAQ:BLMN) reported first-quarter FY22 sales growth of 15.5%, to $1.14 billion, beating the consensus of $1.13 billion.
- Combined U.S. comparable restaurant sales grew 14.0% during the quarter, with 9.2% growth in Outback Steakhouse and 11.5% in Carrabba’s Italian Grill.
- Restaurant sales grew 14.7% Y/Y to $1.1 billion, while Franchise and other revenues shot up 111.4% to $16.9 million.
- U.S. segment revenue rose 14.5% Y/Y to $1.04 billion, and the International segment increased 26% Y/Y to $104 million.
- Total cost and expenses for the quarter increased 15.3% Y/Y to $1 billion.
- Restaurant-level operating margin contracted by 170 basis points to 17.1%.
- Operating margin was 9.4%, and the operating income was $107.3 million.
- The company held $97.7 million in cash and equivalents as of March 27, 2022. The company had a net debt of $722 million.
- Adjusted EPS of $0.80 beat the analyst consensus of $0.74.
- Outlook: Bloomin’ Brands raised its FY22 sales outlook to $4.35 billion – $4.4 billion from $4.3 billion – $4.35 billion, versus the consensus of $4.34 billion.
- It raised the FY22 Adjusted EPS outlook to $2.45 – $2.55 from $2.35 – $2.45 versus the consensus of $2.39.
- Bloomin’ sees Q2 sales of $1.1 billion – $1.13 billion versus the consensus of $1.08 billion.
- It expects Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.60 – $0.65, against the consensus of $0.60.
- Price Action: BLMN shares are trading lower by 0.75% at $21.84 on the last check Friday.
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