50,394 Shares in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR Bought by Kiltearn Partners LLP

Key Points

• Kiltearn Partners initiated a 50,394-share position in Restaurant Brands International, valued at approximately $3.65 million. Institutional investors collectively own 82.29% of QSR’s outstanding shares.
• QSR reported quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, beating analysts’ $1.04 estimate, while revenue reached $2.52 billion, up 4.6% year over year.
• The company declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, equivalent to an annualized $2.60 dividend and a 3.2% yield. Analysts maintain a “Moderate Buy” consensus rating with an average price target of $83.70.

Kiltearn Partners LLP bought a new position in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR - Free Report) TSE: QSR in the 2nd quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 50,394 shares of the restaurant operator's stock, valued at approximately $3,654,000. Restaurant Brands International accounts for 0.9% of Kiltearn Partners LLP's portfolio, making the stock its 27th largest position.

Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also made changes to their positions in the company. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 1,922.2% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 364 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 346 shares during the period. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $28,000. CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 304.3% in the 2nd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 465 shares of the restaurant operator's stock valued at $34,000 after purchasing an additional 350 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Cassaday & Co Wealth Management LLC acquired a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the 1st quarter worth approximately $40,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.29% of the company's stock.

Restaurant Brands International Trading Up 1.5%

QSR stock opened at $80.74 on Friday. The company has a market cap of $28.20 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.70, a PEG ratio of 2.19 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a quick ratio of 0.92, a current ratio of 1.01 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.49. The business has a fifty day simple moving average of $74.52 and a 200-day simple moving average of $74.24. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a 52 week low of $61.33 and a 52 week high of $81.96.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR - Get Free Report) TSE: QSR last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The restaurant operator reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts' consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $2.52 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts' expectations of $2.52 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 33.43% and a net margin of 13.12%.The firm's revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter last year, the firm earned $0.94 earnings per share. On average, equities research analysts expect that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 4.03 EPS for the current year.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend

The company also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Stockholders of record on Friday, September 18th will be issued a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.2%. Restaurant Brands International's payout ratio is presently 69.89%.

Trending Headlines about Restaurant Brands International

Here are the key news stories impacting Restaurant Brands International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Zacks raised its FY2027 EPS estimate to $4.31 from $4.25, suggesting improved expectations for Restaurant Brands International’s longer-term earnings growth. Zacks also increased its forecasts for Q3 2027, Q4 2027 and Q1 2028.
• Positive Sentiment: The upward revisions could support investor sentiment because they indicate analysts still see potential for earnings expansion beyond the company’s current-year consensus estimate of $4.03 per share.
• Neutral Sentiment: Zacks expects Q2 2028 EPS of $1.19, below its prior $1.22 forecast, but the estimate remains part of a broader set of longer-term projections that includes several upward revisions.
• Negative Sentiment: Zacks reduced its estimates for Q4 2026 EPS to $1.00 from $1.04 and Q2 2027 EPS to $1.09 from $1.15. These cuts point to possible near-term pressure on operating performance or consumer demand.
• Negative Sentiment: Scotiabank lowered its FY2027 EPS forecast to $4.40 from $4.47 and retained a “Sector Perform” rating with an $81 price target, indicating limited expected upside based on its valuation view.

Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth

Several analysts have recently commented on QSR shares. Robert W. Baird raised their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $72.00 to $80.00 and gave the company a "neutral" rating in a report on Thursday, May 7th. Citigroup lowered their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $84.00 to $78.00 and set a "neutral" rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, July 24th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft dropped their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $86.00 to $85.00 and set a "buy" rating for the company in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Scotia cut their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $81.00 and set a "sector perform" rating for the company in a research report on Friday, August 7th. Finally, UBS Group upped their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $85.00 to $90.00 and gave the company a "buy" rating in a research report on Monday, May 4th. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have issued a Hold rating to the company's stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of "Moderate Buy" and a consensus target price of $83.70.

Restaurant Brands International Profile

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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