Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Insider Sells $119,777.00 in Stock

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) insider Duncan Fulton sold 1,775 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, January 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.48, for a total value of $119,777.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 40,728 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,748,325.44. The trade was a 4.18% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at the SEC website.

Duncan Fulton also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Monday, December 15th, Duncan Fulton sold 3,531 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.89, for a total value of $250,312.59.
• On Monday, December 15th, Duncan Fulton sold 3,531 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.89, for a total transaction of $250,312.59.

Restaurant Brands International Stock Up 0.5%

Shares of Restaurant Brands International stock opened at $68.99 on Friday. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a one year low of $58.71 and a one year high of $73.70. The company has a market cap of $22.63 billion, a P/E ratio of 24.55, a PEG ratio of 2.51 and a beta of 0.59. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.65, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 1.06. The firm has a fifty day moving average of $69.57 and a two-hundred day moving average of $67.36.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, October 30th. The restaurant operator reported $1.03 earnings per share for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.00 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $2.45 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.39 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 9.95% and a return on equity of 32.43%. The business’s quarterly revenue was up 6.9% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the previous year, the firm earned $0.93 earnings per share. On average, analysts forecast that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 3.72 earnings per share for the current year.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, January 6th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, December 23rd were paid a dividend of $0.62 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Tuesday, December 23rd. This represents a $2.48 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.6%. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio is 88.26%.

Wall Street Analyst Weigh In

QSR has been the subject of a number of analyst reports. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a report on Wednesday, October 8th. Royal Bank Of Canada reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $82.00 price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Tuesday, December 9th. Argus upgraded shares of Restaurant Brands International from a “hold” rating to a “buy” rating and set a $85.00 target price on the stock in a report on Tuesday, December 2nd. Barclays raised their price target 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, Oppenheimer reissued an “outperform” rating and issued a $80.00 price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Tuesday, November 25th. Eleven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, eleven have assigned a Hold rating and one has given a Sell rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat, the stock has an average rating of “Hold” and a consensus target price of $76.57.

Institutional Trading of Restaurant Brands International

Hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the business. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the 3rd quarter worth about $29,000. Legend Financial Advisors Inc. purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the second quarter valued at approximately $33,000. CX Institutional increased its position 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 purchasing an additional 464 shares during the last quarter. Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the second quarter worth approximately $35,000. Finally, Elevation Point Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the second quarter worth approximately $36,000. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.29% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Restaurant Brands International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Barclays raised its price target on QSR to $86 and kept an “overweight” rating — a clear near‑term catalyst that can attract buying interest versus the current price. Barclays Raises Price Target to $86
• Positive Sentiment: BMO Capital issued a “buy” on QSR, adding another institutional endorsement that supports demand for the shares. BMO Buy on QSR
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst breadth is skewed positive: roughly 60% of analysts are bullish with a median target near $77.50 — supports expectations of upside from current levels. Analyst Sentiment Roundup
• Positive Sentiment: Recent dividend paid (quarterly $0.62; ~3.6% yield) keeps income investors engaged — yield plus analyst upgrades can buoy the stock. MarketBeat QSR Profile (includes dividend)
• Neutral Sentiment: QSR’s last published quarterly results beat estimates (Oct. 30), showing revenue and EPS growth; that underpins the positive analyst views but is an older data point investors should refresh at next report. Earnings Recap
• Negative Sentiment: Clustered insider selling on Jan. 7 — including CEO and CFO (collective disclosed sales ~13.7k shares across executives) — can sap sentiment even if trades are for diversification or tax reasons. Representative filing: CEO Form 4. SEC Filing: CEO Sale
• Negative Sentiment: Rising U.S. beef costs are pressuring Burger King U.S. margins in the near term — a commodity headwind to profit growth even if management calls the cycle temporary. Watch gross‑margin commentary in upcoming franchise and earnings updates. Zacks: Beef Costs Pressure Margins

About Restaurant Brands International

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.