NYSE$QSR
Restaurant Brands International Inc. · Q1 2021 earnings
Q1 2021 earnings · · Investor relations
Briefing
RBI returned to growth with system-wide sales up compared to 2019 and added 148 net new restaurants.
Restaurant Brands International Inc. reported positive Q1 2021 results, signaling a return to growth with system-wide sales surpassing Q1 2019. Net restaurant growth nearly matched the best-ever Q1 performance, driven by digital initiatives and recovery from the pandemic.
- System-wide sales surpassed Q1 2019 levels, indicating a return to growth.
- Net restaurant growth nearly matched the best-ever Q1 performance in 2018.
- Tim Hortons' digital sales in Canada reached 31% in Q1, driven by two million app downloads in March.
- Burger King U.S. launched a $1 Your Way value menu, showing encouraging results.
Headline financials
Revenue & EPS history
RBI · Revenue · Quarterly
$1.26B
Revenue by segment
RBI · $1.26B total across 3 segments · Q1 2021
- Tim Hortons$710M+1.6%56.3%
- Burger King$407M+4.9%32.3%
- Popeyes$143M+3.6%11.3%
Forward guidance
The company expects to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on its results in 2021 but is optimistic about the global growth potential and is working towards a return to historic levels of unit growth this year.
Tailwinds
- Excited by the global growth potential of our brands.
- Encouraged by this early momentum as we work toward a return to historic levels of unit growth this year.
- Home market recovery from the pandemic is well-underway.
- C$80M investment announced during the quarter to supercharge our advertising and digital platforms.
- Digital channels will allow us to drive incrementality for our restaurants as well as a more personalized and valuable experience for our guests.
Headwinds
- COVID-19 had a substantial impact on our global restaurant operations for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- Certain jurisdictions, such as Canada, Europe, and Brazil, that had eased restrictions during 2020, re-imposed lockdowns and curfews in the quarter ended March 31, 2021.
- Expect local conditions to continue to dictate limitations on operations, capacity, and hours of restaurants.
- Do not know the future impact COVID-19 will have on our business, or when our business will fully return to normal operations.
- Expect to see a continued impact from COVID-19 on our results in 2021.
Historical earnings impact
How earnings announcements have historically affected this stock's price.
Avg. return before/after earnings
Based on 20 quarterly earnings reports · overlaid with Q1 2021
-0.5%
Avg return
Earnings day
-0.5%
Avg return
5 days after
+0.5%
Avg return
30 days after
36%
19 / 53 earnings
Positive
+8.3%
Q2 2022
Best reaction
-7.0%
Q3 2021
Worst reaction
| Quarter | Report date | Reaction (Day 0) | +5 days | +30 days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q1 2026 | +2.5% | -4.2% | -11.1% | |
| Q4 2025 | -6.2% | -3.6% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2025 | -2.0% | +0.0% | +8.0% | |
| Q1 2025 | -0.5% | -0.1% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2024 | -1.6% | -3.5% | -1.2% | |
| Q3 2024 | -2.5% | -2.9% | -0.4% | |
| Q2 2024 | -0.0% | +0.2% | -4.1% | |
| Q1 2024 | -0.8% | +2.7% | -9.6% | |
| Q4 2023 | -2.2% | -1.4% | +4.2% | |
| Q3 2023 | -3.0% | -1.3% | +5.1% | |
| Q2 2023 | -1.7% | -2.1% | -9.6% | |
| Q1 2023 | +1.7% | +1.4% | +6.7% | |
| Q4 2022 | -3.5% | -1.4% | -9.6% | |
| Q3 2022 | +4.5% | +4.8% | +14.3% | |
| Q2 2022 | +8.3% | +7.7% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2022 | -4.7% | -7.8% | -7.2% | |
| Q4 2021 | +2.5% | -0.2% | +1.3% | |
| Q3 2021 | -7.0% | -8.6% | -5.2% | |
| Q2 2021 | +3.1% | +0.6% | -0.4% | |
| Q1 2021 | +3.9% | +1.8% | +2.9% | |
| Q4 2020 | -1.7% | -1.3% | +5.7% | |
| Q3 2020 | -4.9% | -6.2% | +7.0% | |
| Q2 2020 | -6.9% | -3.9% | -2.9% | |
| Q1 2020 | -0.6% | -0.8% | +10.7% | |
| Q4 2019 | +4.0% | +5.3% | -25.1% | |
| Q3 2019 | -5.2% | -4.7% | -3.2% | |
| Q2 2019 | +4.7% | +7.2% | +7.8% | |
| Q1 2019 | -1.8% | +0.5% | -0.8% | |
| Q4 2018 | +2.5% | +3.2% | +0.5% | |
| Q3 2018 | -0.8% | -6.2% | -2.6% | |
| Q2 2018 | +0.8% | -0.2% | -9.1% | |
| Q1 2018 | +2.6% | +1.3% | +8.3% | |
| Q4 2017 | +2.2% | +4.4% | +2.8% | |
| Q3 2017 | -3.3% | -4.2% | -2.0% | |
| Q2 2017 | +2.4% | +4.9% | +3.4% | |
| Q1 2017 | -2.9% | -4.0% | +5.0% | |
| Q4 2016 | +6.0% | +4.8% | +6.7% | |
| Q3 2016 | -5.3% | -7.3% | +1.6% | |
| Q2 2016 | +4.2% | +6.1% | +7.7% | |
| Q1 2016 | +2.0% | — | — | |
| Q4 2015 | +7.8% | — | — | |
| Q3 2014 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q3 2015 | -4.6% | — | — | |
| Q2 2015 | +0.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2014 | -3.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2015 | -1.9% | — | — | |
| Q2 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q2 2014 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q1 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2013 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q4 2012 | -1.4% | — | — | |
| Q3 2013 | -1.4% | — | — |
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