Barclays Reduces PT on Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) is one of the Best Consumer Cyclical Stocks to Buy According to Hedge Funds. On August 7, Barclays analyst Jeffrey Bernstein reduced the price objective on the company’s stock to $78 from $80, while keeping an “Overweight” rating. The firm’s analyst highlighted that while the company reported a Q2 2025 earnings miss, its guidance remains intact. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) made progress in its Q2 2025, advancing its strategic priorities, with improved sales trends and strong execution led by its 2 largest businesses, Tim Hortons and International.

With favourable momentum heading into the back half of the year, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) remains confident in its ability to deliver 8%+ organic adjusted operating income growth in 2025. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) expects long-term consolidated performance (on average), from 2024 to 2028, of 3%+ comparable sales and 8%+ organic adjusted operating income growth. Furthermore, it anticipates reaching 5%+ net restaurant growth towards the end of the algorithm period.

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