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Did Restaurant Brands International Beat Earnings?
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.52B, up 4.6% year-over-year, with reported EPS of $1.07. That topped the $1.03 analyst estimate by 3.9% — an earnings beat.
AltIndex tracks earnings alongside 25+ alternative data signals that can move ahead of the report — Restaurant Brands International’s job postings, web traffic, and employee business outlook. See the full QSR stock analysis or the earnings calendar for upcoming reports.
QSR Earnings Surprise History (EPS vs. Estimate)
| Quarter | Estimated EPS | Reported EPS | Surprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 '26 | $1.03 | $1.07 | Beat +3.9% |
| Q1 '26 | $0.83 | $0.86 | Beat +3.6% |
| Q4 '25 | $0.95 | $0.96 | Beat +1.1% |
| Q3 '25 | $1.00 | $1.03 | Beat +3.0% |
| Q2 '25 | $0.97 | $0.94 | Missed -3.1% |
| Q1 '25 | $0.78 | $0.75 | Missed -3.8% |
Restaurant Brands International Quarterly Financial Trends
| Metric | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | Q2 '26 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | 2.29B | 2.3B | 2.11B | 2.41B | 2.45B | 2.47B | 2.26B | 2.52B |
| Gross margin | 34.8% | 32.4% | 33.4% | 33.8% | 48.4% | 47.5% | 49.6% | 34.5% |
| Operating margin | 25.2% | 27.7% | 20.6% | 20.0% | 27.5% | 26.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| Net income | 252M | 259M | 159M | 189M | 315M | 113M | 338M | 507M |
| Net margin | 11.0% | 11.3% | 7.5% | 7.8% | 12.9% | 4.6% | 14.9% | 20.1% |
| EPS | $0.93 | $0.81 | $0.75 | $0.94 | $1.03 | $0.96 | $0.86 | $1.07 |
Restaurant Brands International Earnings Trend Analysis
Over the eight quarters from Q3 '24 to Q2 '26, Restaurant Brands International’s quarterly revenue moved from $2.29B to $2.52B. Net margin expanded from 11% to 20.1%, against a 34.5% gross margin in the most recent quarter — a read on whether revenue growth is translating into profit. Restaurant Brands International has beaten Wall Street EPS estimates in 5 of its last 8 reported quarters.
When Is Restaurant Brands International’s Next Earnings Date?
Restaurant Brands International reports earnings on a quarterly schedule. Its most recent report covered Q2 '26. For the confirmed upcoming date — and every other company reporting soon — see the QSR earnings calendar.
Frequently Asked Questions: Restaurant Brands International Earnings
Restaurant Brands International's next earnings date has not been confirmed yet. See the earnings calendar for all upcoming reports.
Restaurant Brands International reported Q2 '26 EPS of $1.07 on revenue of $2.52B (+4.6% YoY). Restaurant Brands International beat estimates, reporting $1.07 vs. the $1.03 estimate.
Restaurant Brands International reported Q2 '26 revenue of $2.52B, up 4.6% from the same quarter a year earlier.
Signals like job postings, web traffic, and employee sentiment reflect business activity in real time and can move before quarterly results are reported. AltIndex combines them with 25+ others in the QSR AI Score.
