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Cash and cash equivalents, end of period

Restaurant Brands International Cash and cash equivalents, end of period decreased by 13.0% to $1.01B in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 12.6%, from $899.00M to $1.01B. Over 2 years (FY 2023 to FY 2025), Cash and cash equivalents, end of period shows relatively stable performance with a 1.0% CAGR. This decline may warrant attention — for this metric, higher values are generally preferred.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionOther
CategoryLiquidity
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityVolatile
First reportedQ3 2022
Last reportedQ4 2025

How to read this metric

Higher levels indicate stronger liquidity and ability to meet short-term obligations, while lower levels may signal potential cash flow constraints.

Detailed definition

This encompasses highly liquid assets that are readily convertible to known amounts of cash, including cash on hand, ban...

Peer comparison

Standard across all industries; levels vary based on seasonal working capital needs and capital allocation strategies.

Metric ID: other_cash_cash_equivalents_restricted_cash_and_restrict_5675e1

Historical Data

9 periods
 Q4 '23Q2 '24Q3 '24Q4 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q4 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.14B$942.00M$1.18B$1.33B$899.00M$1.03B$1.21B$1.16B$1.01B
QoQ Change—-17.3%+24.8%+13.4%-32.6%+14.1%+17.5%-3.6%-13.0%
YoY Change———+17.1%—+8.9%+2.6%-12.8%+12.6%
Range$899.00M – $1.33B
CAGR-5.7%
Avg YoY Growth+5.7%
Median YoY Growth+8.9%
Current Streak2 quarters decline

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Restaurant Brands International's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported cash and cash equivalents, end of period of $1.01B in Q1 2026.
How has Restaurant Brands International's cash and cash equivalents, end of period changed year-over-year?
Restaurant Brands International's cash and cash equivalents, end of period increased by 12.6% year-over-year, from $899.00M to $1.01B.
What is the long-term trend for Restaurant Brands International's cash and cash equivalents, end of period?
Over 2 years (2023 to 2025), Restaurant Brands International's cash and cash equivalents, end of period has grown at a 1.0% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $1.14B to $1.16B.
What does cash and cash equivalents, end of period mean?
The total amount of cash and highly liquid assets held by the company, including funds that are legally restricted from immediate use.