Fintel reports that on September 29, 2023, Loop Capital upgraded their outlook for Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) from Hold to Buy.

Analyst Price Forecast Suggests 22.60% Upside

As of August 31, 2023, the average one-year price target for Restaurant Brands International is 81.81. The forecasts range from a low of 64.64 to a high of $94.50. The average price target represents an increase of 22.60% from its latest reported closing price of 66.73.

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The projected annual revenue for Restaurant Brands International is 6,787MM, an increase of 0.10%. The projected annual non-GAAP EPS is 3.04.

Restaurant Brands International Declares $0.55 Dividend

On August 8, 2023 the company declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.55 per share ($2.20 annualized). Shareholders of record as of September 20, 2023 will receive the payment on October 4, 2023. Previously, the company paid $0.55 per share.

At the current share price of $66.73 / share, the stock’s dividend yield is 3.30%.

Looking back five years and taking a sample every week, the average dividend yield has been 3.43%, the lowest has been 2.60%, and the highest has been 6.41%. The standard deviation of yields is 0.50 (n=235).

The current dividend yield is 0.26 standard deviations below the historical average.

Additionally, the company’s dividend payout ratio is 0.69. The payout ratio tells us how much of a company’s income is paid out in dividends. A payout ratio of one (1.0) means 100% of the company’s income is paid in a dividend. A payout ratio greater than one means the company is dipping into savings in order to maintain its dividend – not a healthy situation. Companies with few growth prospects are expected to pay out most of their income in dividends, which typically means a payout ratio between 0.5 and 1.0. Companies with good growth prospects are expected to retain some earnings in order to invest in those growth prospects, which translates to a payout ratio of zero to 0.5.

The company’s 3-Year dividend growth rate is 0.06%, demonstrating that it has increased its dividend over time.

What is the Fund Sentiment?

There are 668 funds or institutions reporting positions in Restaurant Brands International. This is a decrease of 1 owner(s) or 0.15% in the last quarter. Average portfolio weight of all funds dedicated to QSR is 0.35%, a decrease of 0.32%. Total shares owned by institutions decreased in the last three months by 6.95% to 300,283K shares. The put/call ratio of QSR is 0.77, indicating a bullish outlook.

What are Other Shareholders Doing?

Capital World Investors holds 41,732K shares representing 13.06% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 41,508K shares, representing an increase of 0.54%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in QSR by 8.02% over the last quarter.

Pershing Square Capital Management holds 23,348K shares representing 7.31% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 24,194K shares, representing a decrease of 3.62%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in QSR by 5.24% over the last quarter.

Royal Bank Of Canada holds 22,319K shares representing 6.98% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 22,649K shares, representing a decrease of 1.48%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in QSR by 870.12% over the last quarter.

Capital Research Global Investors holds 19,899K shares representing 6.23% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 18,548K shares, representing an increase of 6.79%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in QSR by 16.30% over the last quarter.

EdgePoint Investment Group holds 13,554K shares representing 4.24% ownership of the company. In it’s prior filing, the firm reported owning 14,008K shares, representing a decrease of 3.34%. The firm increased its portfolio allocation in QSR by 0.18% over the last quarter.

Restaurant Brands International Background Information
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Restaurant Brands International Inc. (‘RBI’) is one of the world’s largest quick service restaurant companies with approximately $31 billion in annual system-wide sales and 27,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries and U.S. territories. RBI owns three of the world’s most prominent and iconic quick service restaurant brands – TIM HORTONS®, BURGER KING®, and POPEYES®. These independently operated brands have been serving their respective guests, franchisees and communities for over 45 years.

This article originally appeared on Fintel

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