Key Points
- Insider sale: Jeffrey Housman sold 1,483 shares on Jan. 7 at an average price of $67.44 for $100,013.52, reducing his stake by 0.99% to 148,086 shares valued at roughly $9.99M, after a prior Dec. 15 sale of 5,835 shares at $70.87.
- Dividend and analyst view: RBI paid a $0.62 quarterly dividend (annualized $2.48, ~3.6% yield, payout ratio ~88.3%); analysts have recently grown more bullish (e.g., Barclays raised its target to $86 and Argus upgraded to Buy) though the consensus rating remains a "Hold" with a ~$76.18 target.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR - Get Free Report) (TSE:QSR) insider Peter Perdue sold 396 shares of the company's stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 7th. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.44, for a total value of $26,706.24. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 36,997 shares in the company, valued at $2,495,077.68. The trade was a 1.06% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this link.
Peter Perdue also recently made the following trade(s):
- On Monday, December 15th, Peter Perdue sold 907 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total transaction of $64,279.09.
- On Monday, December 15th, Peter Perdue sold 907 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total value of $64,279.09.
Restaurant Brands International Stock Performance
Shares of QSR opened at $68.66 on Friday. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a one year low of $58.71 and a one year high of $73.70. The firm has a market capitalization of $22.52 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.44, a PEG ratio of 2.47 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.65, a current ratio of 1.06 and a quick ratio of 0.98. The business has a fifty day moving average of $69.51 and a 200 day moving average of $67.32.
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR - Get Free Report) (TSE:QSR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The restaurant operator reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, topping analysts' consensus estimates of $1.00 by $0.03. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 9.95% and a return on equity of 32.43%. The business had revenue of $2.45 billion during the quarter, compared to analyst estimates of $2.39 billion. During the same period in the prior year, the business posted $0.93 earnings per share. The company's revenue was up 6.9% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 3.72 EPS for the current year.
Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Investors of record on Tuesday, December 23rd were given a $0.62 dividend. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.6%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 23rd. Restaurant Brands International's dividend payout ratio is 88.26%.
Analyst Upgrades and Downgrades
Several research firms have commented on QSR. Argus upgraded Restaurant Brands International from a "hold" rating to a "buy" rating and set a $85.00 price objective on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Sanford C. Bernstein reiterated an "overweight" rating and issued a $86.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Wednesday. Morgan Stanley set a $77.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Tuesday, October 21st. Barclays lifted their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $78.00 to $86.00 and gave the stock an "overweight" rating in a research note on Wednesday. Finally, Weiss Ratings reiterated a "hold (c+)" rating on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Wednesday, October 8th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, twelve have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. According to data from MarketBeat.com, Restaurant Brands International presently has an average rating of "Hold" and an average price target of $76.18.
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Institutional Investors Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International
Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the stock. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the 3rd quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International in the second quarter worth approximately $33,000. CX Institutional increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 928.0% during the second quarter. CX Institutional now owns 514 shares of the restaurant operator's stock worth $34,000 after acquiring an additional 464 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the second quarter valued at $35,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 2nd quarter valued at about $36,000. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.29% of the company's stock.
Key Restaurant Brands International News
Here are the key news stories impacting Restaurant Brands International this week:
- Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target for QSR to $86 and kept an "overweight" rating, signaling analyst confidence in upside vs. the current price; this is a near‑term catalyst for buy-side interest. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital issued a buy on QSR, adding another institutional endorsement that can support demand for the shares. Read More.
- Positive Sentiment: Industry/analyst sentiment appears broadly bullish — a recent roundup shows roughly 60% of analysts positive on QSR with a median target near $77.50, implying upside from current levels. That analyst breadth supports the recent price strength. Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Multiple insiders, including the CEO and CFO, sold shares on Jan. 7 (collective disclosed sales ~13.7k shares across executives). While insider sales can be routine (diversification or option exercises), clustered sales from several senior execs can weigh on sentiment. Representative SEC filing: Read More.
- Negative Sentiment: Rising U.S. beef costs are pressuring Burger King U.S. margins in the near term, per analyst notes — a potential headwind to QSR's near-term profitability even if management calls the cost cycle temporary. Monitor margin and commodity-cost commentary in upcoming reports. Read More.
About Restaurant Brands International
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Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) is a global quick-service restaurant company formed through the combination of established brands. The company's principal holdings include Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, each of which operates under its own brand identity and menu. Restaurant Brands International's business is centered on developing and expanding these franchised restaurant systems, supporting franchisees with brand management, supply chain coordination, and marketing programs.
RBI's restaurants offer a range of quick-service food and beverage products: Burger King is known for its flame-grilled hamburgers and sandwiches, Tim Hortons for coffee, baked goods and breakfast items, and Popeyes for Louisiana-style fried chicken and seafood.
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