07:31 AM EDT, 08/07/2025 (MT Newswires) -- Restaurant Brands International (QSR.TO, QSR) on Thursday reported higher second-quarter adjusted earnings and revenue.

The fast-food chain said adjusted operating earnings, which excludes most one-time items, rose to US$668 million, or US$0.94 per diluted share, from US$632 million, or US$0.86 per diluted share, in the prior year period. The result missed the consensus analyst estimate of US$0.97 per share, according to FactSet.

Revenue increased to US$2.4 billion, from US$2.08 billion, over the same period, beating the US42.34 billion forecast. System-wide sales growth edged up to 5.3%, from 5%.

Restaurant Brands maintained its long-term guidance of 3%+ comparable sales and 8%+ organic adjusted operating income growth for 2024-2028.

"We made great progress in the second quarter advancing our strategic priorities, with improved sales trends and strong execution led by our two largest businesses, Tim Hortons and International," said Chief Executive Josh Kobza. "With positive momentum heading into the back half of the year, we remain confident in our ability to deliver 8%+ organic adjusted operating income growth in 2025."

Restaurant Brands will pay a quarterly dividend of US$0.62 per share on Oct. 7.