Dividend growth investing is a popular and largely successful approach to generating wealth over long periods of time. We will be spotlighting numerous dividend up-and-comers to identify the best "dividend growth stocks of tomorrow." Today, we take a look at restaurant owner and operator Bloomin' Brands, Inc. (BLMN). The company owns numerous well-known restaurant names, but both revenues and margins have contracted over the years. With buyout speculation pushing shares higher (rather than fundamentals pushing the stock), we fail to see appeal for a long-term investment at this time.
Overview
Bloomin' Brands is