Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR – Get Free Report) (TSE:QSR) have earned an average rating of “Moderate Buy” from the twenty-six research firms that are presently covering the stock, MarketBeat Ratings reports. One research analyst has rated the stock with a sell rating, nine have assigned a hold rating and sixteen have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average 1 year price target among brokers that have issued ratings on the stock in the last year is $83.5417.
A number of analysts recently weighed in on the stock. Truist Financial upped their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $87.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Barclays upped their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $85.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and set a $86.00 price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. BMO Capital Markets reduced their target price on Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $81.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Piper Sandler raised Restaurant Brands International from a “neutral” rating to an “overweight” rating and increased their price objective for the company from $71.00 to $84.00 in a report on Monday, March 2nd.
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Restaurant Brands International Stock Performance
Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR – Get Free Report) (TSE:QSR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The restaurant operator reported $0.86 EPS for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $0.83 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.26 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.24 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 32.80% and a net margin of 9.96%.Restaurant Brands International’s quarterly revenue was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.75 EPS. As a group, analysts expect that Restaurant Brands International will post 4.06 earnings per share for the current year.
Restaurant Brands International Dividend Announcement
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 23rd will be issued a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 23rd. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.4%. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio is currently 91.55%.
Insiders Place Their Bets
In other news, insider Jill Granat sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.76, for a total value of $1,869,000.00. Following the transaction, the insider directly owned 478,845 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $35,798,452.20. This represents a 4.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through the SEC website. Also, insider Jeffrey Housman sold 20,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Friday, March 20th. The shares were sold at an average price of $73.48, for a total value of $1,469,600.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 162,077 shares in the company, valued at $11,909,417.96. This represents a 10.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. In the last ninety days, insiders sold 350,000 shares of company stock valued at $26,198,650. Insiders own 1.25% of the company’s stock.
Institutional Trading of Restaurant Brands International
Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Glenmede Trust Co. NA purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the first quarter worth approximately $1,462,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the first quarter worth approximately $28,000. Bank of America Corp DE boosted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 143.9% during the first quarter. Bank of America Corp DE now owns 4,932,662 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $364,524,000 after purchasing an additional 2,910,454 shares in the last quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI boosted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 77.3% during the first quarter. Strategic Investment Advisors MI now owns 10,946 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $810,000 after purchasing an additional 4,772 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Arkadios Wealth Advisors boosted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 1.8% during the first quarter. Arkadios Wealth Advisors now owns 54,726 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $4,044,000 after purchasing an additional 994 shares in the last quarter. 82.29% of the stock is owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.
Restaurant Brands International Company 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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