Bloomin’ Brands reports Q1 EPS 98c, consensus 81c

Reports Q1 revenue $1.24B, consensus $1.22B. Reports Q1 comparable restaurant sales 5.15%. "The first quarter was a strong start to the year, and I am pleased with the progress of all our brands," said David Deno, CEO. "Our Q1 results reflected the work we are doing to elevate the customer experience and drive healthy top-line growth. These efforts have resulted in enhanced sales and profits, which set us up well to achieve our 2023 goals."