Sep 30, 2024

RBI Q3 2024 Earnings Report

RBI's Q3 2024 performance reflected resilience and strategic investments, with adjusted operating income growth and key brand developments.

Key Takeaways

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported a consolidated comparable sales increase of 0.3% and net restaurant growth of 3.8%. Income from Operations was $577 million, and Adjusted Operating Income increased 6.1% organically to $652 million. Diluted EPS was $0.79, while Adjusted Diluted EPS increased 4.6% organically to $0.93. The company is on track to deliver 8%+ organic Adjusted Operating Income growth for 2024.

Consolidated comparable sales increased by 0.3%, with net restaurant growth at 3.8%.

Adjusted Operating Income grew by 6.1% organically, reaching $652 million.

Diluted EPS remained consistent at $0.79, while Adjusted Diluted EPS rose to $0.93.

RBI is confident in achieving its 8%+ Adjusted Operating Income growth target for 2024.

Total Revenue
$2.29B
Previous year: $1.84B
+24.7%
EPS
$0.93
Previous year: $0.9
+3.3%
TH Comparable Sales
2.3%
Previous year: 6.8%
-66.2%
BK Comparable Sales
-0.7%
Previous year: 7.2%
-109.7%
Popeyes Comparable Sales
-4%
Previous year: 7%
-157.1%
Gross Profit
$1.56B
Previous year: $762M
+104.2%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.18B
Previous year: $1.31B
-10.2%
Free Cash Flow
$484M
Previous year: $367M
+32.1%
Total Assets
$25.1B
Previous year: $23.1B
+8.6%

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RBI Revenue by Segment

Forward Guidance

RBI expects Adjusted Interest Expense, net between $565 million and $575 million and consolidated capital expenditures, tenant inducements and incentives (excluding RH) of approximately $300 million. RBI now expects Segment G&A (excluding RH) for 2024 between $640 million and $650 million, including share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense between $170 million and $175 million. Long-term consolidated performance that the Company continues to expect to achieve, on average, from 2024 to 2028: •3%+ Comparable Sales; •5%+ Net Restaurant Growth; •8%+ System-wide Sales growth; and •Adjusted Operating Income growth at least as fast as system-wide sales growth.

Positive Outlook

  • Expects Adjusted Interest Expense, net between $565 million and $575 million.
  • Consolidated capital expenditures, tenant inducements and incentives (excluding RH) of approximately $300 million.
  • Segment G&A (excluding RH) for 2024 between $640 million and $650 million.
  • Share-based compensation and non-cash incentive compensation expense between $170 million and $175 million.
  • Long-term consolidated performance that the Company continues to expect to achieve, on average, from 2024 to 2028

Challenges Ahead

  • Substantial indebtedness could adversely affect financial condition.
  • Global economic conditions may affect customers' ability to purchase products.
  • Relationship with franchisees and their financial stability pose risks.
  • Supply chain operations and real estate ownership involve risks.
  • Fluctuations in interest rates and currency exchange markets present challenges.

Revenue & Expenses

Visualization of income flow from segment revenue to net income