What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for QSR Q1 Earnings?

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) – Equities research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q1 2025 earnings per share estimates for shares of Restaurant Brands International in a report issued on Wednesday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst M. Kaushik now expects that the restaurant operator will earn $0.77 per share for the quarter, down from their previous estimate of $0.80. The consensus estimate for Restaurant Brands International’s current full-year earnings is $3.72 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Restaurant Brands International’s Q2 2025 earnings at $0.96 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $0.99 EPS, Q4 2025 earnings at $0.94 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $0.87 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $0.98 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.14 EPS, Q4 2026 earnings at $1.01 EPS, FY2026 earnings at $4.00 EPS and FY2027 earnings at $4.39 EPS.

Several other research analysts have also commented on the company. Barclays cut their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $80.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, February 13th. Citigroup increased their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $65.00 to $67.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Thursday, February 13th. Jefferies Financial Group dropped their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $73.00 to $67.00 and set an “equal weight” rating for the company in a report on Thursday, January 30th. Wells Fargo & Company lowered their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $72.00 to $69.00 and set an “equal weight” rating on the stock in a research report on Wednesday, January 8th. Finally, TD Securities reaffirmed a “hold” rating and set a $70.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Tuesday. One investment analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, eleven have issued a hold rating and thirteen have assigned a buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Restaurant Brands International has a consensus rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $77.96.

Restaurant Brands International Trading Up 2.4 %

Restaurant Brands International stock opened at $65.25 on Friday. The stock has a market cap of $21.17 billion, a P/E ratio of 20.52, a PEG ratio of 1.77 and a beta of 0.93. Restaurant Brands International has a fifty-two week low of $59.67 and a fifty-two week high of $83.29. The firm’s fifty day moving average price is $63.47 and its 200-day moving average price is $67.63. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.75, a quick ratio of 0.94 and a current ratio of 1.02.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last issued its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 12th. The restaurant operator reported $0.81 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, missing analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.10 by ($0.29). Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 28.53% and a net margin of 12.15%.

Restaurant Brands International Increases Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 4th. Shareholders of record on Friday, March 21st will be issued a $0.62 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, March 21st. This is a positive change from Restaurant Brands International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.58. This represents a $2.48 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.80%. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 77.99%.

Insiders Place Their Bets

In other news, CEO Joshua Kobza sold 93,619 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of $62.35, for a total value of $5,837,144.65. Following the sale, the chief executive officer now directly owns 848,578 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $52,908,838.30. The trade was a 9.94 % decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, insider Jill Granat sold 10,613 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, December 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.41, for a total value of $747,261.33. Following the transaction, the insider now directly owns 388,759 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $27,372,521.19. This trade represents a 2.66 % decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders have sold 379,726 shares of company stock worth $24,662,800. Company insiders own 1.36% of the company’s stock.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

Several hedge funds have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Dunhill Financial LLC increased its holdings in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 100.0% during the fourth quarter. Dunhill Financial LLC now owns 400 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $26,000 after acquiring an additional 200 shares in the last quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 79.4% during the 3rd quarter. Farther Finance Advisors LLC now owns 418 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $30,000 after purchasing an additional 185 shares in the last quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC raised its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 213.6% in the fourth quarter. Venturi Wealth Management LLC now owns 461 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $30,000 after buying an additional 314 shares during the last quarter. SBI Securities Co. Ltd. bought a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International in the fourth quarter worth approximately $32,000. Finally, IFP Advisors Inc grew its holdings in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 183.9% during the fourth quarter. IFP Advisors Inc now owns 636 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $41,000 after buying an additional 412 shares during the last quarter. 82.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.

Restaurant Brands International Company Profile

Restaurant Brands International Inc operates as a quick-service restaurant company in Canada, the United States, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Tim Hortons (TH), Burger King (BK), Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (PLK), and Firehouse Subs (FHS). The company owns and franchises TH chain of donut/coffee/tea restaurants that offer blend coffee, tea, and espresso-based hot and cold specialty drinks; and fresh baked goods, including donuts, Timbits, bagels, muffins, cookies and pastries, grilled paninis, classic sandwiches, wraps, soups, and other food products.