Restaurant Brands International (RBI) Reports Q4 Net Income Down 18%

Restaurant Brands International (RBI) reported fourth-quarter net income of $21.7 million, a 18% decline from $26.4 million in the same period of 2025. Revenue for the quarter totaled $301.5 million, down 1.2% year-over-year. The decline followed a strategic shift to reduce restaurant operating costs and invest in digital transformation, which improved efficiency but compressed margins. The company issued a forward-looking guidance for 2026, projecting non-GAAP EPS of $1.05 to $1.15, down from $1.22 in 2025.