Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange-listed Americana Restaurants reported its highest-ever nine-month revenue of USD 2.08 billion for the period ended September 30, 2026, representing 12.9% year-on-year growth from USD 1.84 billion. Net profit attributable to shareholders surged 60.4% to USD 217.2 million from USD 135.4 million, supported by stronger restaurant sales, network expansion and improved operating efficiency.
EBITDA increased 26% to USD 522.1 million from USD 414.2 million, with the EBITDA margin expanding to 25.1% from 22.5%. Gross profit rose 17.5% to USD 1.16 billion, while operating profit increased 52.5% to USD 275.2 million. Net profit margin improved to 10.5%, compared with 7.4% a year earlier, while earnings per share increased 60.9% to USD 0.0259 from USD 0.0161.
For Q3 2026, revenue grew 14.4% year-on-year to USD 712.3 million, supported by 8.6% like-for-like sales growth. EBITDA increased 24.8% to USD 173.9 million, while net profit attributable to shareholders rose 63% to USD 70 million. Quarterly free cash flow increased 67.1% to USD 68.2 million, reflecting stronger profitability and cash generation.
Americana Restaurants recorded 7% like-for-like sales growth during the first nine months, supported by menu innovation, value-focused offerings and customer engagement initiatives. The company added 112 net new restaurants over the past 12 months, bringing its total network to 2,769 restaurants across 12 countries as of September 30, 2026.
Free cash flow increased 75.6% to USD 225.4 million from USD 128.3 million, while net cash generated from operating activities rose 37% to USD 517.6 million. Total assets stood at USD 1.71 billion at the end of September, compared with USD 1.73 billion in December 2025. The company also paid USD 302.4 million in dividends during the nine-month period.
In August 2026, Americana Restaurants signed an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell to introduce the brand to the UAE, with plans for phased expansion into additional GCC markets. The partnership expands the company’s portfolio into the Mexican-inspired quick-service restaurant segment, complementing existing brands including KFC, Pizza Hut, Hardee’s and Krispy Kreme.
Following its strong performance, Americana Restaurants raised its full-year 2026 net profit margin expansion guidance to 150–175 basis points, compared with its previous guidance of 100–150 basis points. Management also expects strong mid-single-digit like-for-like sales growth and plans to add 120–130 net new restaurants by the end of 2026.
The results reflect accelerating sales growth, expanding profitability and stronger cash generation across Americana Restaurants’ operations, as the company continues expanding its restaurant network and brand portfolio throughout the Middle East, North Africa and Kazakhstan.
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