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Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

4 quarters tracked (Q3'25 to Q2'26) · latest call August 6, 2026
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91%
Kept of 11 resolved
10
Kept or exceeded
1
Missed
14
Still pending
Share count, 3 yrs/yr · diluter

Score History

QuarterCall dateDisclosureFinancial qualityKeptMissed
Q2'26August 6, 20269/121 medium, 2 low flags00Call sheet →
Q1'26May 6, 202610/122 medium, 3 low flags11Call sheet →
Q4'25February 12, 20269/121 medium, 5 low flags60Call sheet →
Q3'25October 30, 20259/122 medium, 4 low flags30Call sheet →
Disclosure: the 6-item rubric, each scored 0-2, out of 12. Financial quality: flagged indicators by severity. Kept and missed count the prior-quarter promises scored on that call.

Promise Ledger · All Quarters

MarkedStatusPromise
Q2'26PendingWell positioned to deliver another year of approximately 8% organic AOI growth in 2026
Full year remained open. H1 organic adjusted operating income growth was 8.5%, versus the approximately 8% annual objective. Q2 growth was 6.7%.
Q2'26PendingReach the long-term leverage objective by 2028
The target is not yet due. Net leverage improved from 4.2x to 4.1x, and management reported a credit-rating upgrade.
Q2'26PendingExpect to see a similar AOI drag in Q2 from Tim Hortons advertising, which will partially reverse in the back half of the year
The <a href="https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1618756/000161875626000041/qsr_2026630xpressrelease.htm">Q2 earnings release, Tim Hortons segment table</a> reports $76M of advertising revenue and $90M of advertising expense, a $14M net expense. H1 net expense was $27M. This item was disclosed outside the call. The expected H2 partial reversal and full-year approximately $20M net expense remained pending at Q2.
Q2'26PendingPath to sunset Restaurant Holdings segment by end of 2027
Period not ended; reiterated this quarter as still on track with a specific 2026/2027 re-franchising cadence, though Q2 pace itself was admitted to be slower than expected.
Q2'26PendingRemain on track to repurchase approximately $500 million for the full year 2026
Period ongoing; Q2 buyback was $137 million, tracking toward the $500 million full-year target but not yet complete.
Q2'26PendingCPE has fully funded BK China development, starting with a return to modestly positive net restaurant growth this year in 2026
No specific BK China NRG figure was disclosed on the Q2 call; only qualitative commentary on comps and 'sequential improvement in unit economics'. Actual not stated on the call.
Q2'26PendingConfident our efforts will support a return to positive comps in the second half of 2026 at Popeyes
Period not yet ended; Q2 comps still -5.2%, management reiterated confidence 'a week into August', but no positive comp has been reported yet.
Q1'26MissedPopeyes return to positive comps
Comps worsened to -6.5% in Q1, now targeting second half 2026 recovery
Q1'26PendingCanadian Tire loyalty partnership launch
Confirmed for second half 2026 launch timeline maintained
Q1'26PendingReturn Burger King China to modestly positive net restaurant growth in 2026
CPE partnership closed, early double-digit comps encouraging but unit growth TBD
Q1'26PendingAccelerate net restaurant growth in 2026 following 2025 low point
Q1 at 2.6% but expected seasonal low, BK China should help acceleration
Q1'26PendingDeliver fourth consecutive year of approximately 8% organic AOI growth
Q1 delivered 10.7% growth, ahead of algorithm
Q1'26DeliveredResume share repurchases in 2026 after 2+ year suspension
Began repurchasing in March with $60M through April 30, on track for $500M full year
Q4'25ExceededBK China sale process making good progress
Closed CPE joint venture on January 30, 2026, ahead of original timeline
Q4'25DeliveredNet restaurant growth around 3% for 2025
Achieved 2.9% NRG, essentially in line with guidance
Q4'25Delivered8%+ organic AOI growth for 2025
Delivered 8.3% organic AOI growth, third consecutive year around 8%
Q4'25DeliveredReturn to modest net restaurant growth in Canada in 2025
Tim Hortons returned to net growth in Canada for first time since 2021
Q4'25DeliveredAround 400 BK US remodels in 2025
Completed roughly 400 remodels as guided
Q4'25ExceededBetween 50 and 100 restaurant refranchising in 2025
Slightly exceeded 100 restaurants refranchised, ahead of schedule
Q3'25DeliveredTim Hortons supply chain margins roughly 19% for full year
Reaffirmed with Q4 guidance in mid-17% range
Q3'25PendingNet restaurant growth of around 3% for the year
Reaffirmed in guidance
Q3'25ExceededRefranchise between 50 and 100 restaurants in 2025
Already started ahead of schedule, signed 5 Crown Your Career candidates
Q3'25PendingReturn to modest net restaurant growth in Canada in 2025
Still on track per management commentary
Q3'25PendingComplete roughly 400 BK remodels this year
Still on track but now 'mindful of commodity cycle' - adding qualifier
Q3'25DeliveredDeliver at least 8% organic AOI growth in 2025
Q3 delivered 8.8% growth, maintaining confidence in full year target
Each row is a promise from the prior call, scored against the quarter in "Marked". Kept-promise rate counts resolved promises only; pending is excluded.
Promise-kept rate counts resolved promises only (pending excluded).
Scores, kept-promise rates, and flags on this site reflect the author's opinion, applying a stated methodology to statements management made on public earnings calls. Informational and educational purposes only - not investment advice, a recommendation, or an offer to buy or sell any security. Sources believed reliable but not guaranteed; the author may hold positions in the securities discussed.

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