What is Zacks Research’s Forecast for QSR Q3 Earnings?

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) – Research analysts at Zacks Research reduced their Q3 2026 earnings estimates for shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, August 20th. Zacks Research analyst Team now expects that the restaurant operator will post earnings per share of $1.05 for the quarter, down from their prior forecast of $1.09. The consensus estimate for Restaurant Brands International’s current full-year earnings is $4.03 per share. Zacks Research also issued estimates for Restaurant Brands International’s Q1 2027 earnings at $0.91 EPS and FY2028 earnings at $4.53 EPS.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last issued its earnings results on Thursday, August 6th. The restaurant operator reported $1.07 EPS for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.03. The business had revenue of $2.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $2.52 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 13.12% and a return on equity of 33.43%. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the prior year, the firm earned $0.94 EPS.

Several other brokerages have also recently weighed in on QSR. Robert W. Baird upped their target price on Restaurant Brands International from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “neutral” rating in a report on Monday. Citigroup cut their price target on 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. Scotiabank decreased their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $81.00 and set a “sector perform” rating for the company in a report on Friday, August 7th. TD Cowen upped their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $79.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, July 9th. Finally, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $86.00 to $85.00 and set a “buy” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, July 9th. Sixteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. Based on data from MarketBeat.com, the company currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.91.

Restaurant Brands International Stock Up 0.0%

Shares of NYSE QSR opened at $81.60 on Monday. Restaurant Brands International has a 52-week low of $61.33 and a 52-week high of $81.96. The firm has a market capitalization of $28.50 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 21.94, a PEG ratio of 2.21 and a beta of 0.50. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $74.74 and a 200 day moving average price of $74.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.49, a quick ratio of 0.92 and a current ratio of 1.01.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

A number of large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. bought a new stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International in the 4th quarter valued at about $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC raised its stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 1,922.2% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 364 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $25,000 after acquiring an additional 346 shares in the last quarter. Groupe la Francaise purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International during the second quarter valued at approximately $27,000. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International during the first quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC boosted its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 304.3% in the second quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 465 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $34,000 after acquiring an additional 350 shares in the last quarter. 82.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend

The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, October 2nd. Investors of record on Friday, September 18th will be given a dividend of $0.65 per share. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Friday, September 18th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 3.2%. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 69.89%.

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.