Restaurant Brands International Inc. QSR Trading Volume Surges 58.09% to $341 Million Ranking 307th in Daily Turnover

On May 8, 2025, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) saw a significant surge in trading volume, with a turnover of $341 million, marking a 58.09% increase from the previous day. This surge placed QSR at the 307th position in terms of trading volume for the day. Meanwhile, the company's stock price experienced a slight decline of 0.53%.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported its first-quarter earnings, revealing a mixed performance. The company's adjusted earnings per share (EPS) stood at $0.75, falling short of the consensus estimate of $0.78. Revenue for the quarter reached $2.11 billion, which was $20 million below the expected $2.13 billion. This revenue figure, however, represented a 21.3% year-over-year increase from $1.739 billion in the same period last year.

The company's net income for the quarter dropped by 31% year-over-year to $159 million. This decline was attributed to various factors, including a 10.4% increase in general and administrative expenses and a 20% decrease in operating income to $435 million. Despite these challenges, the company's adjusted EBITDA for the quarter was $642 million, up from $627 million in the prior year.

Comparable sales for Tim Hortons fell 0.1%, Burger King decreased 1.3%, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen slumped 4%. Revenue for Burger King rose 1.8%, and Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen increased 9%, while that of Tim Hortons fell 3.7% year over year. The company's CEO, Josh Kobza, acknowledged a slower start to the year but expressed confidence in the company's growth plans and alignment with franchisees. He also highlighted encouraging momentum in the second quarter and the company's commitment to responsible cost management.

Looking ahead, Restaurant Brands expects capital expenditures of $400 million to $450 million for the fiscal year 2025. For the long term, from 2024 to 2028, the company anticipates a comparable sales growth of 3% and an organic adjusted operating income growth of 8%. The company's Board of Directors has declared a dividend of $0.62 per common share, payable on July 8, 2025, to shareholders and unitholders of record at the close of business on June 24, 2025.