Earnings (Loss) Per Share
The following table presents the computation of basic and diluted earnings (loss) per share for the periods indicated:
 FISCAL YEAR
(in thousands, except per share data)202520242023
Net income (loss) attributable to Bloomin’ Brands
$8,237 $(128,018)$247,386 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax
(537)(75,982)41,629 
Net income (loss) attributable to Bloomin’ Brands from continuing operations$8,774 $(52,036)$205,757 
Basic weighted average common shares outstanding85,062 85,905 87,230 
Effect of dilutive securities:
Stock-based compensation awards238 — 767 
Convertible senior notes and warrants (1)— 8,456 
Diluted weighted average common shares outstanding85,307 85,905 96,453 
Basic earnings (loss) per share (2):
Continuing operations$0.10 $(0.61)$2.36 
Discontinued operations(0.01)(0.88)0.48 
Net basic earnings (loss) per share$0.10 $(1.49)$2.84 
Diluted earnings (loss) per share (2):
Continuing operations$0.10 $(0.61)$2.13 
Discontinued operations(0.01)(0.88)0.43 
Net diluted earnings (loss) per share$0.10 $(1.49)$2.56 
Antidilutive stock-based compensation awards1,672 1,706 924 
Antidilutive convertible senior notes and warrants917 3,146 — 
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(1)During 2025, the 2025 Notes matured and were settled in cash and the remaining warrants were terminated. See Note 11 - Convertible Senior Notes for additional details.
(2)Amounts may not add due to rounding.

In connection with the offering of the 2025 Notes, the Company entered into the Convertible Note Hedge Transactions and Warrant Transactions described in Note 11 - Convertible Senior Notes. The Warrant Transactions had a dilutive effect on the Company’s common stock to the extent the price of its common stock exceeded the strike price of the Warrant Transactions. However, the Convertible Note Hedge Transactions did not impact earnings per share given their antidilutive impact. See Note 11 - Convertible Senior Notes for additional information regarding the 2025 Notes, Convertible Note Hedge Transactions and Warrant Transactions.

Historical Timeline

Fiscal YearFiled
2025Feb 25, 2026Showing above
2024Feb 26, 2025
2023Feb 28, 2024
2020Feb 24, 2021
2019Feb 26, 2020
2018Feb 27, 2019
2017Feb 28, 2018
2016Feb 22, 2017
2015Feb 24, 2016

About Earnings Per Share Disclosures

The earnings per share disclosure breaks down the calculation from net income to both basic and diluted EPS, revealing the full impact of a company's capital structure on per-share economics. The reconciliation between basic and diluted share counts exposes how many stock options, RSUs, convertible securities, and warrants are potentially dilutive to existing shareholders.

Key signals: a widening gap between basic and diluted shares indicates growing dilution from equity compensation or convertible instruments. Anti-dilutive securities excluded from the diluted calculation deserve attention — they represent latent dilution that will materialize if the stock price rises. Watch for the effect of share buybacks on per-share metrics: EPS growth driven primarily by repurchases rather than income growth signals weakening fundamentals. Compare year-over-year changes in the diluted share count against equity compensation expense to assess whether management is effectively managing dilution.