What one share of Arcos Dorados Holdings holds
We are the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee in terms of systemwide sales and number of restaurants, according to McDonald’s, representing 4.4% of McDonald’s global sales in 2025.
Arcos Dorados Holdings’s numbers from its SEC filings, divided by its shares. Results cover the latest fiscal year to 2025-12-31; the balance sheet is as of 2025-12-31.
| Sales | $22.21 |
|---|---|
| Profit | $1.01 |
| Capex (buildings and equipment) | $1.34 |
| Free cash flow | $0.07 |
| Dividends | $0.24 |
| Cash and investments | $1.77 |
| Debt | $5.40 |
| Book value | $3.66 |
Per share by fiscal year
| Year | Sales | Profit | Capex | Free cash | Dividends | Book value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | $10.99 | $0.33 | $0.37 | $0.24 | — | $1.87 |
| 2010 | $12.48 | $0.44 | $0.73 | $0.36 | $0.17 | $2.27 |
| 2011 | $16.97 | $0.54 | $1.48 | −$0.27 | $0.24 | $3.24 |
| 2012 | $18.10 | $0.55 | $1.40 | −$0.31 | $0.24 | $3.56 |
| 2013 | $19.20 | $0.26 | $1.49 | −$0.46 | $0.24 | $3.31 |
| 2014 | $17.36 | −$0.52 | $0.81 | $0.11 | $0.24 | $2.17 |
| 2015 | $14.50 | −$0.25 | $0.43 | $0.10 | $0.24 | $1.36 |
| 2016 | $13.88 | $0.37 | $0.44 | $0.34 | $0.00 | $1.67 |
| 2017 | $15.66 | $0.61 | $0.82 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $2.35 |
| 2018 | $14.67 | $0.18 | $0.94 | −$0.08 | $0.10 | $1.91 |
| 2019 | $14.25 | $0.38 | $1.28 | −$0.20 | $0.11 | $2.06 |
| 2020 | $9.51 | −$0.72 | $0.41 | −$0.34 | $0.05 | $0.95 |
| 2021 | $12.63 | $0.22 | $0.55 | $0.68 | — | $1.05 |
| 2022 | $17.18 | $0.67 | $1.03 | $0.61 | $0.15 | $1.55 |
| 2023 | $20.57 | $0.86 | $1.71 | $0.10 | $0.19 | $2.45 |
| 2024 | $21.22 | $0.71 | $1.56 | −$0.29 | $0.24 | $2.41 |
| 2025 | $22.21 | $1.01 | $1.34 | $0.07 | $0.24 | $3.66 |
Common questions about Arcos Dorados Holdings
How much does one share of Arcos Dorados Holdings earn?
Over its latest fiscal year, each share of Arcos Dorados Holdings earned $1.01 of profit on $22.21 of sales, keeping about 5¢ of every $1 (profit margin).
Does Arcos Dorados Holdings pay a dividend?
Yes. Arcos Dorados Holdings paid $0.24 per share in dividends over its latest fiscal year. That’s about 24¢ of each $1 of profit (payout ratio).
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings’s book value per share?
Arcos Dorados Holdings’s book value is $3.66 per share: what would be left for each share if it sold everything at the values on its books and paid every debt, as of December 31, 2025.
How much cash and debt does each share of Arcos Dorados Holdings have?
Each share of Arcos Dorados Holdings has $1.77 of cash and investments and $5.40 of debt, as of December 31, 2025.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings’s free cash flow per share?
$0.07 per share over its latest fiscal year. Free cash flow is the cash left over after spending on buildings and equipment.
How has Arcos Dorados Holdings’s profit per share changed over time?
Profit per share went from $0.33 in 2009 to $1.01 in 2025, growing about 7.2% a year (adjusted for stock splits).
Has Arcos Dorados Holdings bought back shares?
Arcos Dorados Holdings’s share count fell about 13% from 2009 to 2025. Through buybacks, each remaining share owns a bigger slice of the company.
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