Zacks Research Has Pessimistic View of TSE:QSR Q1 Earnings

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (TSE:QSR - Free Report) NYSE: QSR - Investment analysts at Zacks Research dropped their Q1 2025 earnings per share (EPS) estimates for Restaurant Brands International in a research report issued to clients and investors on Wednesday, February 26th. Zacks Research analyst M. Kaushik now anticipates that the company will post earnings per share of $1.10 for the quarter, down from their prior estimate of $1.15. The consensus estimate for Restaurant Brands International's current full-year earnings is $7.32 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Restaurant Brands International's Q2 2025 earnings at $1.38 EPS, Q3 2025 earnings at $1.42 EPS, Q1 2026 earnings at $1.25 EPS, Q2 2026 earnings at $1.41 EPS, Q3 2026 earnings at $1.64 EPS and FY2026 earnings at $5.74 EPS.

A number of other research analysts have also recently commented on the company. Argus cut Restaurant Brands International from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Thursday, February 13th. TD Cowen cut Restaurant Brands International from a "strong-buy" rating to a "hold" rating in a research note on Friday, February 14th. Finally, Guggenheim upgraded Restaurant Brands International from a "hold" rating to a "strong-buy" rating in a research note on Friday, January 24th.

Restaurant Brands International Trading Up 1.0 %

Restaurant Brands International stock traded up C$0.91 during midday trading on Monday, reaching C$96.51. The stock had a trading volume of 628,175 shares, compared to its average volume of 732,510. The stock's 50-day simple moving average is C$91.08 and its 200 day simple moving average is C$94.45. The stock has a market capitalization of C$21.91 billion, a PE ratio of 19.36, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.22 and a beta of 0.95. Restaurant Brands International has a twelve month low of C$86.06 and a twelve month high of C$112.12. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 494.65, a quick ratio of 0.80 and a current ratio of 1.02.

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Restaurant Brands International Cuts Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Friday, January 3rd. Stockholders of record on Friday, January 3rd were given a dividend of $0.785 per share. This represents a $3.14 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.25%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, December 20th. Restaurant Brands International's payout ratio is 62.98%.

Insider Transactions at Restaurant Brands International

In other news, Senior Officer Jill Granat sold 10,613 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock in a transaction dated Monday, December 9th. The stock was sold at an average price of C$99.98, for a total transaction of C$1,061,111.09. Also, Director Michele Keusch sold 820 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock in a transaction dated Friday, February 21st. The stock was sold at an average price of C$89.16, for a total value of C$73,111.61. Over the last ninety days, insiders have sold 88,035 shares of company stock valued at $8,248,100. 1.24% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Restaurant Brands International Company Profile

Restaurant Brands International is one of the largest restaurant companies in the world, with more than $35 billion in 2021 systemwide sales across a footprint that spans more than 28,000 restaurants and 100 countries. The firm generates revenue primarily from retail sales at its company-owned restaurants, royalty fees and lease income from franchised stores, and from its Tim Horton's supply chain operations.