This page shows Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 17 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Arcos Dorados’ engine is stable operating profitability, but rising reinvestment is consuming the cash that revenue growth once freed up.
Operating margin stayed near7.3% across the last three fiscal years, yet free cash flow margin slipped to-1.4% in the latest year. That split says the core business still earns at a similar rate on each sales dollar, but a larger share of internally generated cash is being absorbed by capital spending rather than left over after operations.
The capital structure is less stretched than it was two years ago, with debt to equity down to 1.4x from 2.2x. But the current ratio ended at 0.6x and cash at
Latest-year operating cash flow of
Financial Health Signals
Based on FY2025 annual data, averaged across the last 3 years for performance metrics (most-recent year weighted highest). How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc has an operating margin of 7.8%, meaning the company retains $8 of operating profit per $100 of revenue. This results in a moderate score of 39/100, indicating healthy but not exceptional operating efficiency. This is up from 7.3% the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's revenue grew a modest 4.7% year-over-year to $4.7B. This slow but positive growth earns a score of 40/100.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc carries a low D/E ratio of 1.46, meaning only $1.46 of long-term debt for every $1 of shareholders' equity. This conservative leverage earns a score of 72/100, indicating a strong balance sheet with room for future borrowing.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's current ratio of 1.03 is below the typical benchmark, resulting in a score of 15/100. This tight liquidity could limit financial flexibility if cash inflows slow.
While Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc generated $296.3M in operating cash flow, capex of $281.4M consumed most of it, leaving $15.0M in free cash flow. This results in a low score of 25/100, reflecting heavy capital investment rather than weak cash generation.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc earns a strong 27.5% return on equity (ROE), meaning it generates $28 of profit for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This efficient capital use earns a returns score of 77/100. This is down from 29.3% the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc scores 2.18, placing it in the grey zone between 1.81 and 2.99. This signals moderate financial risk that warrants monitoring.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc passes 6 of 9 financial strength tests. All 4 profitability signals pass (positive income, cash flow, and earnings quality), 2 of 3 leverage/liquidity signals pass, neither operating efficiency signal passes.
For every $1 of reported earnings, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc generates $1.40 in operating cash flow ($296.3M OCF vs $212.1M net income). This indicates profits are well-supported by actual cash generation, not accounting adjustments.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc earns $26.7 in operating income for every $1 of interest expense ($364.4M vs $13.7M). This wide margin provides strong safety for debt servicing, even if earnings decline temporarily.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc generated $4.7B in revenue in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 4.7% from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's EBITDA was $561.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 11.9% from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc reported $212.1M in net income in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 42.6% from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc earned $1.01 per diluted share (EPS) in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 42.3% from the prior year.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc generated $15.0M in free cash flow in fiscal year 2025, representing cash available after capex. This represents an increase of 124.7% from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc held $373.4M in cash against $1.1B in long-term debt as of fiscal year 2025.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc paid $0.24 per share in dividends in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc had 211M shares outstanding in fiscal year 2025. This represents an increase of 0.0% from the prior year.
Margins & Returns
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's gross margin was 98.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 0.0 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's operating margin was 7.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting core business profitability. This is up 0.5 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's net profit margin was 4.5% in fiscal year 2025, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. This is up 1.2 percentage points from the prior year.
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's ROE was 27.5% in fiscal year 2025, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is down 1.8 percentage points from the prior year.
Capital Allocation
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc invested $281.4M in capex in fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 14.1% from the prior year.
ARCO Income Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Cost of Revenue | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Gross Profit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| R&D Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| SG&A Expenses | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Interest Expense | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Income Tax | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Income | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| EPS (Diluted) | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ARCO Balance Sheet
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $3.9B+34.3% | $2.9B-4.2% | $3.0B+14.5% | $2.6B+11.7% | $2.4B+2.9% | $2.3B-10.3% | $2.6B+62.1% | $1.6B |
| Current Assets | $852.0M+81.9% | $468.4M-22.6% | $605.3M-11.6% | $684.4M+26.7% | $540.1M+30.0% | $415.5M+2.5% | $405.4M-12.7% | $464.6M |
| Cash & Equivalents | $373.4M+176.5% | $135.1M-31.3% | $196.7M-26.3% | $266.9M-4.3% | $278.8M+68.0% | $166.0M+36.2% | $121.9M-38.2% | $197.3M |
| Inventory | $66.4M+28.5% | $51.6M-2.2% | $52.8M+5.5% | $50.1M+32.5% | $37.8M+12.5% | $33.6M-11.1% | $37.8M-18.0% | $46.1M |
| Accounts Receivable | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Goodwill | $16.6M+24.5% | $13.3M+12.1% | $11.9M+64.6% | $7.2M+38.7% | $5.2M-7.0% | $5.6M-17.4% | $6.8M+14.2% | $5.9M |
| Total Liabilities | $3.1B+30.7% | $2.4B-4.8% | $2.5B+8.2% | $2.3B+8.0% | $2.1B+2.1% | $2.1B-1.9% | $2.1B+80.2% | $1.2B |
| Current Liabilities | $828.7M+8.2% | $765.9M-9.0% | $841.7M+10.8% | $759.4M+22.9% | $617.9M+22.7% | $503.5M-15.4% | $595.4M+20.7% | $493.3M |
| Long-Term Debt | $1.1B+57.3% | $716.0M+0.4% | $713.0M+0.2% | $711.7M-3.7% | $739.2M-4.4% | $773.4M+24.0% | $623.6M-0.5% | $626.4M |
| Total Equity | $770.5M+51.6% | $508.1M-1.4% | $515.3M+59.2% | $323.6M+46.8% | $220.4M+11.6% | $197.5M-53.1% | $421.1M+7.3% | $392.4M |
| Retained Earnings | $825.9M+24.3% | $664.4M+17.3% | $566.2M+33.2% | $424.9M+34.4% | $316.2M+8.7% | $290.9M-38.3% | $471.1M+14.1% | $413.1M |
ARCO Cash Flow Statement
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Free Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Investing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Financing Cash Flow | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Dividends Paid | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Share Buybacks | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
ARCO Financial Ratios
| Metric | Q4'25 | Q4'24 | Q4'23 | Q4'22 | Q4'21 | Q4'20 | Q4'19 | Q4'18 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Operating Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Net Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Equity | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Return on Assets | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Current Ratio | 1.03+0.4 | 0.61-0.1 | 0.72-0.2 | 0.90+0.0 | 0.87+0.0 | 0.83+0.1 | 0.68-0.3 | 0.94 |
| Debt-to-Equity | 1.46+0.1 | 1.41+0.0 | 1.38-0.8 | 2.20-1.2 | 3.35-0.6 | 3.92+2.4 | 1.48-0.1 | 1.60 |
| FCF Margin | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's annual revenue?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) reported $4.7B in total revenue for fiscal year 2025. This represents a 4.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's revenue growing?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) revenue grew by 4.7% year-over-year, from $4.5B to $4.7B in fiscal year 2025.
Is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc profitable?
Yes, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) reported a net income of $212.1M in fiscal year 2025, with a net profit margin of 4.5%.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's EBITDA?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had EBITDA of $561.6M in fiscal year 2025, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc have?
As of fiscal year 2025, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had $373.4M in cash and equivalents against $1.1B in long-term debt.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's gross margin?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had a gross margin of 98.1% in fiscal year 2025, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's operating margin?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had an operating margin of 7.8% in fiscal year 2025, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's net profit margin?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had a net profit margin of 4.5% in fiscal year 2025, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
Does Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc pay dividends?
Yes, Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) paid $0.24 per share in dividends during fiscal year 2025.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's return on equity (ROE)?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has a return on equity of 27.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's free cash flow?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) generated $15.0M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2025. This represents a 124.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's operating cash flow?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) generated $296.3M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2025, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's total assets?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had $3.9B in total assets as of fiscal year 2025, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's capital expenditures?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) invested $281.4M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2025, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's current ratio?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had a current ratio of 1.03 as of fiscal year 2025, which is considered adequate.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's debt-to-equity ratio?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 1.46 as of fiscal year 2025, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's return on assets (ROA)?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) had a return on assets of 5.5% for fiscal year 2025, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's Altman Z-Score?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has an Altman Z-Score of 2.18, placing it in the Grey Zone (moderate risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's Piotroski F-Score?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has a Piotroski F-Score of 6 out of 9, indicating neutral financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc's earnings high quality?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has an earnings quality ratio of 1.40x, considered cash-backed (high quality). This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc cover its interest payments?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) has an interest coverage ratio of 26.7x, meaning it can comfortably cover its interest obligations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc?
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc (ARCO) scores 45 out of 100 on our Financial Profile, indicating moderate overall financial health. This composite score evaluates six dimensions: profitability (operating margin), revenue growth, leverage (debt-to-equity), liquidity (current ratio), cash flow quality (free cash flow margin), and shareholder returns (return on equity). Each dimension is normalized against standard financial benchmarks. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.