Dec 31, 2022

RBI Q4 2022 Earnings Report

RBI reported strong fourth quarter 2022 results with consolidated comparable sales up nearly 8% and net restaurant growth of 4%.

Key Takeaways

Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported strong financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022, with nearly 8% consolidated comparable sales growth and 4% net restaurant growth.

Global fourth quarter system-wide sales grew nearly 12%.

Consolidated comparable sales increased by nearly 8%, driven by 11% growth at Tim Hortons Canada and Burger King International.

Digital sales grew over 30% year-over-year, reaching over $13.5 billion in 2022.

Restaurant growth accelerated to 1,266 net new units, with Popeyes achieving its strongest development year since joining RBI.

Total Revenue
$1.69B
Previous year: $1.55B
+9.2%
EPS
$0.72
Previous year: $0.74
-2.7%
TH Comparable Sales
9.4%
Previous year: 10.3%
-8.7%
BK Comparable Sales
8.4%
Previous year: 11.3%
-25.7%
Popeyes Comparable Sales
3.8%
Previous year: -0.4%
-1050.0%
Gross Profit
$649M
Previous year: $632M
+2.7%
Cash and Equivalents
$1.18B
Previous year: $1.09B
+8.4%
Free Cash Flow
$375M
Previous year: $1.62B
-76.9%
Total Assets
$22.7B
Previous year: $23.2B
-2.2%

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Forward Guidance

The company expects continued growth in 2023, driven by digital and marketing initiatives and strategies for each brand, while also mentioning the suspension of operations in Russia and its impact on results.

Positive Outlook

  • Continued growth in 2023
  • Driven by digital and marketing initiatives
  • Strategies for each of our brands
  • Ability to drive long-term, sustainable growth
  • 2023 dividend targets

Challenges Ahead

  • Effects and continued impact of the macro-economic pressures, such as inflation, rising interest rates and currency fluctuations
  • Impact on our results of operations, business, liquidity, prospects and restaurant operations and those of our franchisees, including local conditions and government-imposed limitations and restrictions
  • Development and growth of our Firehouse brand
  • Suspension of operations in Russia
  • Risks related to the conflict between Russia and Ukraine

Revenue & Expenses

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