Americana H1 2026 profit rises 59% to SAR 552.1M; Q2 at SAR 315.2M

Americana Restaurants International PLC reported a net profit of SAR 552.1 million for H1 2026, a rise of 59% from SAR 346.8 million in the year-earlier period.

Americana attributed the profit increase to a 12.1% rise year-on-year (YoY) in revenue, driven by 6.3% growth in like-for-like sales and the continued expansion of its restaurant network.

Like-for-like sales growth was backed by the launch of market-specific offerings tailored to local consumer preferences, alongside a balanced strategy combining innovation in premium products with enhanced value offerings. Authentic marketing campaigns, together with partnerships with content creators and locally relevant content, also helped strengthen customer engagement and brand affinity across the company's markets.

Gross margin rose 270 basis points YoY, as strategic sourcing initiatives, the success of premium product offerings, and operating leverage from higher sales more than offset the increase in input costs resulting from the current geopolitical environment.

Profit growth was also supported by disciplined management of restaurant operating costs and corporate overheads, as well as improved unit economics in the home delivery channel.

The second-quarter net earnings came in at SAR 315.15 million, up 40% from SAR 224.37 million in Q2 2025, as revenue rose 11.1% YoY, driven primarily by strong like-for-like sales growth and continued portfolio expansion, reflecting sustained business momentum.

Earnings also benefited from effective cost control measures and greater operating leverage on fixed costs.

On a quarterly basis, net earnings increased 33% from SAR 236.93 million, thanks to a 10% sequential increase in revenue, supported by continued strength in like-for-like sales following the seasonal impact of Ramadan on first-quarter performance.

Total shareholders’ equity, excluding minority interest, stood at SAR 1.63 billion as of June 30, 2026, compared to SAR 1.35 billion a year earlier.

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