Restaurant Brands QSR Q2 2026: Burger King Drives a 3% EPS Beat
As seen on the 24/7 Wall St. homepage on August 6, 2026.
Burger King's Reclaim the Flame turnaround is delivering: US comparable sales jumped 8.5%, carrying the quarter past both EPS and revenue estimates. Popeyes is the offset, with comps down 5.1% and segment revenue slipping to $199 million. Management reaffirmed 8% organic operating income growth for 2026.
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Restaurant Brands International reported Q2 2026 earnings per share of $1.07, topping the consensus estimate of $1.04 by about 3.2%. Revenue came in at $2,520 million, essentially in line with the $2,519 million analysts had expected. The results were filed with the SEC on August 6, 2026.
The standout driver was Burger King's Reclaim the Flame turnaround strategy, which pushed US comparable sales up 8.5% in the quarter. Popeyes moved in the opposite direction, posting a 5.1% decline in comparable sales and segment revenue of $199 million, acting as a meaningful drag on the overall picture. The contrast between the two brands is the key story investors will be watching heading into the back half of the year.
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Looking at the recent EPS trend, Restaurant Brands has beaten estimates in four of the last five quarters, including back-to-back beats in Q4 2025 and Q1 2026. Management reaffirmed its full-year 2026 target of 8% organic operating income growth, signaling confidence that Burger King's momentum can offset continued softness at Popeyes.
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