AI-extracted from the 10-Q filed 2026-08-07 — Q2 FY2026 (quarter ended June 30, 2026). Every figure is machine-verified against the filing text on SEC EDGAR.
Revenue rose 4% to $7,099 million on 1.3% global comparable sales, but U.S. comparable sales slowed to 0.8% on negative guest counts.
Biggest Revenue Drivers
International Operated Markets$3,603M
Comparable sales increased 1.5%, led by Germany, Australia and the U.K., partly offset by France
U.S.$2,827M
Comparable sales increased 0.8%, driven by positive check growth including favorable product mix, partly offset by negative comparable guest counts
Biggest Revenue Drivers
Total revenue: $7,099M+4% YoY
International Operated Markets$3,603M
Comparable sales increased 1.5%, led by Germany, Australia and the U.K., partly offset by France
Within International Operated Markets
Franchised revenues$1,936M+5% YoY
Sales-driven growth plus positive impact of foreign currency translation
U.S.$2,827M
Comparable sales increased 0.8%, driven by positive check growth including favorable product mix, partly offset by negative comparable guest counts
Within U.S.
Franchised revenues$1,942M+2% YoY
Positive franchised sales performance; rent and royalties based on a percent of sales
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate$669M
Comparable sales increased 1.9%, led by Japan, partly offset by negative comparable sales in China
Largest Expense Items
Company-owned and operated restaurant expenses$2,138M+3% YoY
U.S. Company-operated margins reflected the impact of ongoing inflationary cost pressures
Selling, general & administrative expenses$817M+17% YoY
Higher employee costs, including incentive-based compensation, and costs related to the 2026 Worldwide Owner/Operator convention
Lease expense and depreciation on land and buildings supporting franchised sites
Other restaurant expenses$163M+9% YoY
Margins: Operating margin rose to 46.2% from 45.9%; non-GAAP operating margin was 46.9% versus 46.8%, primarily due to higher other operating income, partly offset by higher selling, general and administrative expenses.
Watch Items from the Filing
U.S. comparable sales grew only 0.8% versus 2.5% a year ago, with negative comparable guest counts offsetting check growth.
International Developmental Licensed Markets & Corporate operating income fell 40% (48% in constant currencies) to $42 million from $70 million.
Accelerating the Organization restructuring has cost $795 million since 2023; roughly $250 million more expected in 2026, running through anticipated 2027 completion.
International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales were partly offset by negative comparable sales in China, where the Company holds a 48% stake in Grand Foods Holding.
Quarter buybacks of $858 million and $1.3 billion of dividends; $11.7 billion remains under the $15.0 billion authorization, against a $1,023 million shareholders' deficit.
AI-extracted and verified against SEC EDGAR filing text. Not investment advice.
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