Collins Foods Posts Record Revenue as KFC Takes Centre Stage

Aditi Sarkar

31 July 2026 11:11 PM AEST

Collins Foods Posts Record Revenue as KFC Takes Centre Stage

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Key Highlights

Collins Foods shares were priced at $8.21, down 11.53% over one year.
FY26 revenue increased 8.6% to a record $1.59 billion.
Underlying NPAT rose 13% to $61.4 million.
The final dividend was 15 cents, taking the full-year total to 28 cents.

Collins Foods shares were priced at $8.21 after a one-year move of -11.53%. The latest company update provides context for a market capitalisation of approximately $970.68 million.

Company Overview

Collins Foods operates quick-service restaurants, primarily KFC outlets in Australia and Europe. Same-store sales, food and labour costs, franchise terms, store openings and consumer demand influence performance.

Latest Update

For FY26, revenue increased 8.6% to a record $1.59 billion and statutory NPAT rose to $47.1 million. Underlying NPAT increased 13% to $61.4 million. KFC Australia revenue grew 7.6% to $1.24 billion. The company transferred or closed its remaining Taco Bell Australia stores, sharpening its focus on KFC, and declared a 15-cent final dividend.

Financial and Share-Price Snapshot

At $8.21, Collins Foods had a market capitalisation near $970.68 million following an 11.53% one-year decline. Record sales and improved profit have been offset in market pricing by concern over costs, European performance and the pace of recovery.

What May Be Watched Next

Readers may watch KFC same-store sales, restaurant margins, new openings, Europe’s recovery, labour and food costs, cash flow and dividends.

Key Risks

Risks include weaker discretionary spending, wage and food inflation, franchise changes, store underperformance, currency movements and execution in Europe.

FAQs

Q: What does Collins Foods do?

A: Collins Foods operates quick-service restaurants, primarily KFC outlets in Australia and Europe. Same-store sales, food and labour costs, franchise terms, store openings and consumer demand influence performance.

Q: What is the latest update from Collins Foods?

A: For FY26, revenue increased 8.6% to a record $1.59 billion and statutory NPAT rose to $47.1 million. Underlying NPAT increased 13% to $61.4 million.

Q: How has the share price performed over one year?

A: The shares were priced at $8.21 after a one-year move of -11.53%, with a market capitalisation of about $970.68 million.

Q: What should readers watch next?

A: Readers may watch KFC same-store sales, restaurant margins, new openings, Europe’s recovery, labour and food costs, cash flow and dividends.

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