Americana Restaurants Delivers Double-Digit Growth in H1 2026
Americana Restaurants International PLC reported strong H1 2026 financial results, driven by steady like-for-like sales growth (+6.3%) and rapid regional expansion.
Total revenue rose 12.1% year-on-year to $1,364.5 million, while net income surged 59.2% to $147.2 million.
Effective cost discipline and strategic procurement expanded net profit margins by 320 basis points to 10.8%, generating $160.0 million in free cash flow (+44.5%).
Backed by these solid earnings, the Board approved an interim cash dividend of $100.8 million ($0.012 per share).
The company expanded its network to 2,746 locations as of June 30, 2026, supported by 108 net new store openings over the past year.
Growth was further bolstered by the regional integration of Malak Al Tawouk, a 5-year partnership with ADNOC Distribution for 200 prime spots, and the launch of carpo in Qatar.
For the full year 2026, management expects mid-single-digit like-for-like sales growth, 100–150 basis points of net margin expansion, and 120–130 net new store additions.
