Arcos Dorados (ARCO) Tops Q1 EPS by 4c, Misses on Revenue

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Arcos Dorados Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results

May 20, 2026 7:15 AM EDT

Total revenue reached $1.2 billion in the first quarter, up 12.9% in US dollars versus the prior year. Systemwide comparable sales rose 16.0% in the first quarter of 2026, supporting strong market share performance across the business. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA1 in the first quarter was $118.0 million, up 29.3% versus the prior year period and the Companys highest result for a first quarter. Consolidated Adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 120 basis points year-over-year to 9.7%. Consolidated Food & Paper costs as a percentage of revenue improved by about 60 basis points versus the prior year, led... More