Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) Dividend
Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN) currently pays a dividend yield of 1.27%, distributing $0.15 per share annually ($0.15 per year). The company operates in the Consumer Cyclical sector.
BLMN dividend at a glance
| Dividend Yield | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Annual Dividend | $0.15 per share |
| Per Payment | $0.15 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payments per Year | 1 |
| Next Ex-Dividend Date | August 19, 2026 |
| Next Payment Date | September 9, 2026 |
| Payout Ratio | 125% |
| Sector | Consumer Cyclical |
| Implied Share Price (from yield) | $11.81 |
What BLMN pays on a $10,000 investment
At a 1.27% yield, $10,000 invested in BLMN generates about $127.00 per year, or roughly $127.00 every year. Share counts below use an implied price of $11.81, derived from the $0.15 annual dividend and the 1.27% yield.
| Amount Invested | Approx. Shares | Annual Dividend Income | Income per Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $1,000 | 84.7 | $12.70 | $12.70 |
| $5,000 | 423.3 | $63.50 | $63.50 |
| $10,000 | 846.7 | $127.00 | $127.00 |
| $25,000 | 2,116.7 | $317.50 | $317.50 |
| $100,000 | 8,466.7 | $1,270.00 | $1,270.00 |
These figures assume the dividend and share price stay where they are today. They do not account for taxes, dividend cuts, price movement, or reinvestment. If you reinvest instead of taking the cash, the share count grows each year — see how the dividend snowball compounds.
BLMN dividend payment schedule
BLMN pays on a annual schedule — 1 payments a year. The next confirmed ex-dividend date is August 19, 2026, with payment on September 9, 2026. Later rows are projected forward at the same interval and will shift when Bloomin' Brands, Inc. declares each dividend.
| Ex-Dividend Date | Payment Date | Amount per Share | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2026 | September 9, 2026 | $0.15 | Confirmed |
| August 19, 2027 | September 9, 2027 | $0.15 | Projected |
| August 19, 2028 | September 9, 2028 | $0.15 | Projected |
| August 19, 2029 | September 9, 2029 | $0.15 | Projected |
To collect a BLMN dividend you must own the shares before the ex-dividend date. Buy on the ex-date itself and the previous owner keeps that payment. Read how ex-dividend, record, and payment dates fit together.
How BLMN's dividend compares
Across the 584 dividend stocks and ETFs DivTrkr tracks, the median yield is 3.75%. BLMN's 1.27% is 2.48 percentage points below that median, ranking 460th of 584 by yield.
Within Consumer Cyclical, where we track 23 names, the median yield is 2.03% — putting BLMN below its sector.
What the numbers mean
BLMN pays out roughly 125% of its earnings as dividends. That is a high payout ratio. The dividend is consuming most of reported earnings, which is normal for REITs and some funds but a caution flag elsewhere.
Whether these payments are taxed at the lower qualified rate or as ordinary income depends on how long you hold the shares and what kind of company pays them. See the qualified vs. ordinary dividend rules.
BLMN dividend FAQ
When is the next BLMN ex-dividend date?
The next BLMN ex-dividend date is August 19, 2026, with the payment scheduled for September 9, 2026. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive that payment.
What is BLMN's dividend yield?
BLMN currently yields 1.27%, based on $0.15 in dividends per share over the past year.
How often does BLMN pay dividends?
BLMN pays annual, which works out to 1 payments per year of about $0.15 per share.
How much dividend income would $10,000 of BLMN generate?
At the current 1.27% yield, $10,000 invested in BLMN would produce roughly $127.00 per year, or about $127.00 per year, before taxes and assuming the dividend holds.
Is BLMN a Dividend Aristocrat?
No. BLMN is not currently on the Dividend Aristocrat or Dividend King list, which require 25 and 50 consecutive years of dividend increases respectively.
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