Americana Restaurants International (AMR) Investor presentation summary
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Investor presentation summary
21 Sep, 2026Strategic positioning and brand portfolio
Operates 2,746 restaurants across 12 markets in MENA and Kazakhstan, holding the #1 QSR operator position in the region.
Portfolio includes 13 major brands such as KFC, Hardee's, Pizza Hut, Krispy Kreme, Taco Bell, and regional concepts like Malak Al Tawouk.
Focuses on building communities around food, aiming to be the fastest-growing and most trusted food operator globally.
Over 50 years of heritage, with recent dual listing on Abu Dhabi and Saudi exchanges and strategic partnerships for expansion.
Financial performance and growth
Achieved $2.7B in LTM revenues and $274M net profit as of June 2026, with a 12.1% revenue increase and 6.3% LFL growth in H1 2026.
H1 2026 net profit rose 59.2% YoY to $147.2M, with EBITDA up 26.7% to $348.2M and a margin of 10.8%.
Opened 167 gross new stores in the last twelve months, with 120-130 net new stores targeted for FY 2026.
Interim dividend of $100.8M declared, with capex at $67.2M (4.9% of revenue) in H1 2026.
Operational efficiency and cost management
Inventory cost as a percentage of sales improved by 180 bps YoY due to supply chain projects and pricing initiatives.
Maintains a strong, debt-free balance sheet and robust cash flows, supporting a three-year average payback on new stores.
Net working capital as a percentage of revenues improved, with disciplined capital allocation and continued investment in expansion.
Latest events from Americana Restaurants International
- Double-digit revenue and profit growth, margin expansion, and strong store network gains.AMR
Q2 2026 - Q1 2026 saw double-digit revenue and profit growth, with margin expansion and robust new store openings.AMR
Q1 2026 - Double-digit revenue and profit growth, major brand expansion, and robust 2026 outlook.AMR
Q4 2025 - Double-digit revenue and profit growth, robust cash flow, and expansion across 12 countries.AMR
Q3 2025 - Double-digit revenue and profit growth, robust margins, and continued expansion in H1 2025.AMR
Q2 2025 - Revenue and profit fell 15.2% and 44.8% year-over-year, but Q2 showed sequential recovery.AMR
Q2 2024 - Revenue and profit fell sharply, but store expansion and cash reserves remain strong.AMR
Q3 2024 - Q1 2025 saw double-digit growth, margin gains, digital advances, and robust expansion plans.AMR
Q1 2025 - Q4 recovery and digital growth offset a tough year, with 2,590 stores and a $127M dividend.AMR
Q4 2024