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Sep 30, 2023

RBI Q3 2023 Earnings Report

RBI reported Q3 2023 earnings with system-wide sales growth and franchisee profitability.

Key Takeaways

Restaurant Brands International reported strong Q3 2023 results, with a 10.9% increase in system-wide sales and growth in home market franchisee profitability. Consolidated comparable sales increased by 7.0%, driven by growth at TH Canada and BK International and US. The company returned over $360 million of capital to shareholders while investing in growth and reducing net leverage.

Consolidated comparable sales increased 7.0% and net restaurants grew 4.2% versus the prior year.

System-wide sales increased 10.9% year-over-year.

Net Income was $364 million versus $530 million in prior year.

Adjusted Diluted EPS of $0.90 decreased (5.6)% organically versus $0.96 in the prior year.

Total Revenue
$1.84B
Previous year: $1.73B
+6.4%
EPS
$0.9
Previous year: $0.96
-6.2%
TH Comparable Sales
6.8%
Previous year: 9.8%
-30.6%
BK Comparable Sales
7.2%
Previous year: 10.3%
-30.1%
Popeyes Comparable Sales
7%
Previous year: 3.1%
+125.8%
Gross Profit
$762M
Previous year: $698M
+9.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.31B
Previous year: $946M
+38.5%
Free Cash Flow
$367M
Previous year: $374M
-1.9%
Total Assets
$23.1B
Previous year: $22.6B
+2.3%

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Forward Guidance

The press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the effects of the macroeconomic environment, the company's digital, marketing, and remodel initiatives, and the company's growth strategies. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties.

Positive Outlook

  • Expectations regarding the effects and continued impact of the macroeconomic environment from the war in Ukraine.
  • Expectations regarding the effects and continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Expectations regarding the effects and continued impact of the conflict in the Middle East.
  • Expectations regarding the effects and continued impact of related macro-economic pressures, such as inflation, rising interest rates and currency fluctuations, on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations.
  • Expectations regarding those of our digital, marketing, remodel and technology enhancement initiatives and expectations regarding further expenditures relating to these initiatives, including our “Reclaim the Flame” plan to accelerate sales growth and drive franchisee profitability at Burger King.

Challenges Ahead

  • Risks related to unforeseen events such as pandemics.
  • Risks related to the supply chain.
  • Risks related to ownership and leasing of properties.
  • Risks related to our franchisees financial stability and their ability to access and maintain the liquidity necessary to operate their business.
  • Risks related to our fully franchised business model.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income