Bloomin' Brands Inc. Q3 Profit Decreases, But Beats Estimates

Bloomin' Brands Inc. (BLMN) announced earnings for third quarter that decreased from last year but beat the Street estimates.

The company's earnings totaled $6.91 million, or $0.08 per share. This compares with $44.53 million, or $0.45 per share, in last year's third quarter.

Excluding items, Bloomin' Brands Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $18.15 million or $0.21 per share for the period.

Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $0.20 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

The company's revenue for the quarter fell 3.8% to $1.039 billion from $1.080 billion last year.

Bloomin' Brands Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :

-Earnings (Q3): $6.91 Mln. vs. $44.53 Mln. last year.
-EPS (Q3): $0.08 vs. $0.45 last year.
-Revenue (Q3): $1.039 Bln vs. $1.080 Bln last year.

by RTTNews Staff Writer

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