The Globe and Mail reports in its Friday, Oct. 17, edition that Citi analyst Jon Tower has reaffirmed his "neutral" recommendation for Restaurant Brands International. The Globe's David Leeder notes that Mr. Tower increased his share target by $2 to $74 (all figures U.S.). On average, analysts target the shares at $76.95. Restaurant Brands International will release its third quarter 2025 financial results on Oct. 30, with investor focus on its growth revival plan in China. Mr. Tower states in a note: "Restaurant Brands primary profit centres (Tim Hortons Canada, Burger King International) likely continued to post solid growth in Q3, while secondary drivers felt the pinch of a U.S. consumer pulling back from the category during the period. China/Carrol's refranchising remain catalysts for capital intensity, though both likely require time before meaningfully adding to top-line/AOI growth. The 8-per-cent AOI [average operating income] growth in '25 looks within reach (G&A cuts, lower marketing spend, lapping bad debt expense), but it is more challenging to get there in '26/'27 without more cost savings and/or outsized comp growth, and, with limited visibility here, we expect multiple expansion will remain capped."