Restaurant Brands International (QSR) on Thursday reported first-quarter results mostly below expectations.
Restaurant Brands International missed first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates. Same-store sales fell at Burger King, Popeyes and Tim Hortons.
Besides Wall Street's top -and-bottom-line estimates for Restaurant Brands (QSR), review projections for some of its key metrics to gain a deeper understanding of how the company might have fared during the quarter ended March 2025.
Restaurant Brands (QSR) doesn't possess the right combination of the two key ingredients for a likely earnings beat in its upcoming report. Get prepared with the key expectations.
McDonald's is a global leader in fast food with strong profitability, but slow growth and increased operating expenses are impacting net income. Restaurant Brands International is more diversified, including Burger King and Tim Hortons, with higher growth potential but greater volatility and leverage. QSR's current lower valuation and higher growth potential make it an attractive buy, especially when flipping between MCD and QSR based on price to FCF.
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The quick-service fast food industry, including QSR, may offer a safe haven during economic uncertainty due to its value-oriented nature and local ingredient sourcing. QSR, owning brands like Tim Hortons and Burger King, is rated a strong buy by Seeking Alpha analysts, though I personally give it a soft buy. Despite high debt, QSR's investments in remodeling and acquisitions, along with a solid P/E ratio, suggest potential for growth and resilience.
Restaurant Brands' recent dip reflects near-term challenges, but steady fundamentals and valuation support a cautious stance for investors.
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Restaurant Brands International said on Tuesday it has bought stakes in Burger King China from its local franchisee for about $158 million, giving it nearly total ownership of the business.
RBI delivered strong Q4 results, beating sales and EPS, with same-store sales growing 2.3% year-over-year, thanks to Tim Hortons' dominance in Canada. Tim Hortons continues to excel with 15 consecutive quarters of positive traffic growth, contributing significantly to RBI's overall performance and revenue. Despite challenges, Burger King and Popeyes showed signs of recovery in Q4, with Burger King remodeling efforts boosting future prospects.
Oppenheimer analyst Brian Bittner reiterated an Outperform rating on Restaurant Brands International Inc QSR with a price forecast of $77.00.