Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

C$88.62 -0.95 (-1.06%)

As of 02/21/2025 04:00 PM Eastern

Restaurant Brands International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2025)

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Consensus Rating

Buy

Based on 4 Analyst Ratings

Sell
0

Hold
2

Buy
2

Based on 4 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Buy." Out of the 4 analysts, 2 have given a hold rating, and 2 have given a strong buy rating for QSR.

Consensus Price Target

N/A

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QSR Analyst Ratings Over Time

Type	Current Forecast 2/23/24 to 2/22/25	1 Month Ago 1/24/24 to 1/23/25	3 Months Ago 11/25/23 to 11/24/24	1 Year Ago 2/23/23 to 2/23/24
Strong Buy	2 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	1 Strong Buy rating(s)	0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy	0 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)	1 Buy rating(s)
Hold	2 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)	0 Hold rating(s)
Sell	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)	0 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target	N/A	C$90.00	C$90.00	C$87.00
Forecasted Upside	N/A	1.76% Upside	-6.91% Downside	-15.38% Downside
Consensus Rating	Buy	Strong Buy	Strong Buy	Buy

QSR Analyst Recommendations By Month

The chart below shows how a company's ratings by analysts have changed over time. Each bar represents the previous year of ratings for that month. Within each bar, the sell ratings are shown in red, the hold ratings are shown in yellow, the buy ratings are shown in green, and the strong buy ratings are shown in dark green.

QSR Price Targets by Month

The chart below shows how a company's share price and consensus price target have changed over time. The dark blue line represents the company's actual price. The lighter blue line represents the stock's consensus price target. The even lighter blue range in the background of the two lines represents the low price target and the high price target for each stock.

Restaurant Brands International Stock vs. The Competition

Type	Restaurant Brands International	Consumer Cyclical Companies
Consensus Rating Score	3.00	2.65
Consensus Rating	Buy	Moderate Buy
News Sentiment Rating	Neutral News See Recent QSR News	Neutral News

Recent Analyst Forecasts and Stock Ratings

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Date	Brokerage	Analyst Name	Action	Rating	Price Target	Upside/Downside on Report Date
2/14/2025	TD Cowen 5 of 5 stars	A. Charles Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
2/13/2025	Argus 2 of 5 stars	J. Staszak Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Downgrade	Strong-Buy ➝ Hold
1/24/2025	Guggenheim 2 of 5 stars	G. Francfort Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Hold ➝ Strong-Buy
6/13/2024	The Goldman Sachs Group Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	C. Cho Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating	Upgrade	Strong-Buy
2/14/2024	Royal Bank of Canada Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target	Outperform	C$81.00 ➝ C$90.00	-13.24%
5/3/2023	Barclays Subscribe to MarketBeat All Access for the recommendation accuracy rating		Boost Target		C$78.00 ➝ C$84.00	-14.02%

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Should I Buy Restaurant Brands International Stock? QSR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. Please send any questions or comments about these Restaurant Brands International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Restaurant Brands International
Bull Case

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc.:

The current stock price is C$96.58, which reflects a stable trading performance and may indicate a good entry point for potential investors.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a strong market capitalization of C$31.26 billion, suggesting a solid position in the quick-service restaurant industry.
The company reported a net margin of 16.99%, indicating effective cost management and profitability, which can lead to higher returns for investors.
With a return on equity of 37.74%, the company demonstrates efficient use of shareholders' equity to generate profits, making it an attractive investment opportunity.
The recent quarterly dividend of $0.785, yielding 3.25%, provides a steady income stream for investors, enhancing the overall return on investment.

Restaurant Brands International
Bear Case

Investors should be bearish about investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc. for these reasons:

The company has a high debt-to-equity ratio of 322.48, which may indicate financial risk and could affect its ability to manage debt obligations effectively.
Recent earnings results showed a miss on consensus estimates, with reported earnings per share of C$1.27 compared to the expected C$1.29, raising concerns about future growth potential.
The current ratio of 0.78 suggests that the company may struggle to cover its short-term liabilities, which could impact liquidity and operational stability.
With a PEG ratio of 2.22, the stock may be considered overvalued relative to its earnings growth, which could deter value-focused investors.
The company’s stock has fluctuated between a 52-week low of C$90.21 and a high of C$112.12, indicating volatility that may be a concern for risk-averse investors.

QSR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

: 4 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last year. There are currently 2 hold ratings and 2 strong buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "buy" QSR shares.
: According to analysts, Restaurant Brands International's stock has a predicted downside of -100.00% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.
: Over the previous 90 days, Restaurant Brands International's stock had 2 downgrades and 1 upgrade by analysts.
: Restaurant Brands International has been rated by research analysts at Argus, Guggenheim, and TD Cowen in the past 90 days.
: Analysts like Restaurant Brands International more than other "consumer cyclical" companies. The consensus rating for Restaurant Brands International is Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer cyclical" companies is Moderate Buy. Learn more on how QSR compares to other companies.

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This page (TSE:QSR) was last updated on 2/22/2025 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Forecast & Price Target