Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported net income attributable to common shareholders of $542m in the third quarter (Q3) of 2026, compared with $315m a year earlier.
Total revenues stood at $2.53bn for the third quarter ended 30 September 2026, up from $2.4bn in the same period a year earlier.
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The increase was primarily driven by higher supply chain sales, reflecting greater equipment sales to franchisees and higher commodity prices.
Global comparable sales rose 3.8%, supported by strong performance at Burger King in the US and continued momentum across international markets. Burger King US reported same-store sales growth of 8.4% while RBI’s international operations recorded comparable sales growth of 3.9%.
RBI reported system-wide net restaurant growth (NRG) of 3% in Q3 2026, slightly above the 2.8% recorded in Q3 2025. Income from operations increased to $696m from $663m a year earlier.
Adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) rose to $829m, compared with $794m in the corresponding quarter of 2025. Quarterly diluted earnings per share increased year-on-year from $1.03 to $1.10.
RBI also returned $1.3bn of capital to shareholders year-to-date via dividends and shares. The company also remains on track to deliver 8% organic adjusted operating income growth in 2026.
RBI CEO Josh Kobza said: “At our Investor Day earlier this year, we highlighted what makes RBI a strong business—four iconic global brands, the ability to invest for long-term growth, and talented teams and franchisees around the world.
“Those strengths are on display again this quarter, with over 3% global comparable sales led by outperformance at Burger King and steady growth at International and Tim Hortons. I’m proud of what we’re accomplishing together.
“Across our brands, we’re continuing to listen to our guests and act on their feedback to deliver the quality, service, and convenience they expect every day.”
