Restaurant Brands International (RSTRF) reported third-quarter 2026 total revenue of $2.525 billion, up from $2.449 billion a year earlier. Net income was $704 million, compared with $436 million in the prior-year quarter, while diluted net income per share was $1.54.
Consolidated system-wide sales grew 6.2% year over year and global comparable sales rose 3.8%. The company said it returned $1.3 billion to shareholders year to date through dividends and share repurchases.
- Income from operations was $696 million, versus $663 million in the prior-year quarter.
- Net income attributable to common shareholders was $542 million, and basic earnings per share were $1.55.
- International system-wide sales growth was 9.0%, while Burger King U.S. comparable sales increased 8.4%.
- The board declared a fourth-quarter dividend of $0.65 per common share, payable January 5, 2027.
- RBI had $768 million remaining under its share repurchase authorization as of September 30, 2026.
