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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. reports developments tied to its McDonald's-branded restaurant operations in Latin America and the Caribbean. The company is an independent McDonald's franchisee with the exclusive right to own, operate and sub-franchise restaurants across 21 countries and territories, and it manages activity through Brazil, the North Latin American Division and the South Latin American Division.
Company news centers on operating and financial results, systemwide comparable sales, currency and macroeconomic conditions in key markets, annual report filings, shareholder meeting matters and investor communications. Updates also cover capital-structure actions, including debt and sustainability-linked note disclosures, along with community and environmental initiatives associated with the company's Recipe for the Future framework.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) reported first quarter 2026 revenue of $1.2 billion, up 12.9% in US dollars. Systemwide comparable sales grew 16.0%. Adjusted EBITDA reached $118.0 million with a 9.7% margin, and net income rose to $36.1 million or $0.17 per share.
Digital channels generated 64% of systemwide sales. The company opened 19 restaurants, reaching 2,536 units, with 75% offering its most modern format. LTM Adjusted Free Cash Flow improved to $109.2 million. Total financial debt fell to $975.1 million, while net leverage remained at 1.2x.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) filed its Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2025 on April 30, 2026. The 2025 Annual Report is available via the SEC website and the company investor relations site, with audited financial statements available on request.
Arcos Dorados operates more than 2,500 restaurants across 21 Latin American and Caribbean countries and had over 100,000 employees as of 12/31/2025.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) will webcast its first quarter 2026 results on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. New York / 11:00 a.m. Montevideo. Results for the quarter ended March 31, 2026, will be released before market open on the same day.
Chief Executive Officer Luis Raganato and senior management will host the webcast, followed by a Q&A. The live link and a replay will be available on the company’s Events/Investor Relations webpage. Google Chrome is recommended for participants.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) reported Q4 2025 revenue of $1.3B (+10.7% YoY) and full-year revenue of $4.7B (+4.7% YoY). Systemwide comparable sales rose 16.0% Q4 and 13.0% FY. Adjusted EBITDA was $172.7M Q4 and $575.2M FY (company record). Net income was $25.2M Q4 and $212.1M FY. Opened 102 restaurants in 2025; digital sales represented 61% of systemwide sales for the year. Board declared a $0.28 per share cash dividend for 2026.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) announced its 2026 Annual Shareholders' Meeting will be held on April 10, 2026 in Montevideo, Uruguay at 2:00 p.m. local time. Shareholders of record as of March 16, 2026 are eligible to attend.
Meeting logistics and shareholder eligibility dates were set by the Board on March 6, 2026.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) will webcast its fourth quarter and full-year 2025 results on Thursday, March 19, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. New York / 11:00 a.m. Montevideo. Results will be released before market open that day and senior management will host a live Q&A webcast.
Investors can join via the company webcast link or the Events section of the Investor Relations website; a replay will be available after the call.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) issued a clarification on expected Q1 2026 performance, saying market commentary that Q1 comparable sales growth would decrease versus Q4 2025 is incorrect. Based on performance to date, the company expects sequentially higher systemwide comparable sales growth in Q1 2026 versus Q4 2025. The company also notes that many local currencies in its main markets are stronger year-to-date versus early 2025, which it expects will help support total revenue growth in US dollars for Q1 2026. Arcos Dorados will publish audited Q4 and full-year 2025 results on March 19, 2026 before market open, and will report Q1 2026 results in mid-May 2026.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) announced early results of its tender offer for up to U.S.$150,000,000 aggregate principal of its 6.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029. As of the early tender deadline on February 12, 2026, U.S.$134,796,000 (≈38.51%) was validly tendered.
The Total Consideration for early tenders is $1,030 per $1,000 (Purchase Price $1,000 plus $30 Early Tender Payment). The Offer expires March 2, 2026, with an expected early settlement on February 17, 2026.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) will participate in the BTG CEO Conference Brasil 2026 in São Paulo from February 10–12, 2026, with company attendance on February 10 and 11, 2026. The event is in-person and listed in the company’s investor events calendar.
Arcos Dorados is the largest independent McDonald’s franchisee in Latin America, operating over 2,500 restaurants and employing more than 100,000 people as of 12/31/2025.
Arcos Dorados (NYSE: ARCO) announced a financing to improve capital efficiency by using $150 million of new bank debt borrowed by its Brazilian subsidiary in December 2025 to fund a tender offer of up to $150 million of its 6.125% Sustainability-Linked Senior Notes due 2029. The new bank debt carries an estimated US dollar cost of 2.53%. If the tender offer is fully accepted, the company expects the transactions to lower its average US dollar cost of long-term debt by approximately 55 basis points while not materially changing average maturity, foreign currency exposure, or net financial leverage. The company says it remains on track to meet the Sustainability Performance Targets for the 2029 Notes.