Scotia Issues Positive Forecast for Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Stock Price

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) had its price objective increased by equities research analysts at Scotia from $81.00 to $83.00 in a report released on Thursday,BayStreet.CA reports. The firm currently has a “sector perform” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Scotia’s price target would indicate a potential upside of 5.12% from the stock’s previous close.

A number of other equities research analysts have also recently issued reports on the stock. Morgan Stanley increased their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $77.00 to $78.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Tuesday, March 3rd. KeyCorp lifted their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $78.00 to $90.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research note on Monday, April 20th. Barclays increased their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $85.00 to $92.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research report on Thursday. JPMorgan Chase & Co. boosted their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $77.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “overweight” rating in a research note on Friday, April 24th. Finally, Truist Financial raised their target price on Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $87.00 and gave the company a “buy” rating in a research note on Monday, March 2nd. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has assigned a Sell rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Restaurant Brands International presently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.08.

Restaurant Brands International Stock Performance

QSR traded up $1.76 during trading on Thursday, reaching $78.96. 3,299,646 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,375,976. The company has a market capitalization of $27.42 billion, a P/E ratio of 33.45, a PEG ratio of 2.29 and a beta of 0.53. The company has a quick ratio of 0.91, a current ratio of 0.98 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $75.35 and a 200 day moving average price of $71.17. Restaurant Brands International has a fifty-two week low of $61.33 and a fifty-two week high of $81.96.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, May 6th. The restaurant operator reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.03. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 8.23% and a return on equity of 32.51%. The company had revenue of $2.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.24 billion. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.75 EPS. The business’s revenue was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. As a group, analysts predict that Restaurant Brands International will post 4.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Insider Buying and Selling at Restaurant Brands International

In related news, CFO Sami A. Siddiqui sold 40,000 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 16th. The stock was sold at an average price of $74.51, for a total value of $2,980,400.00. Following the completion of the sale, the chief financial officer directly owned 35,766 shares in the company, valued at $2,664,924.66. This trade represents a 52.79% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through the SEC website. Also, CEO Joshua Kobza sold 200,000 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.05, for a total value of $15,010,000.00. Following the sale, the chief executive officer directly owned 960,769 shares of the company’s stock, valued at $72,105,713.45. This represents a 17.23% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. Insiders have sold a total of 441,490 shares of company stock valued at $32,375,140 over the last ninety days. Company insiders own 1.25% of the company’s stock.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

Several institutional investors and hedge funds have recently made changes to their positions in QSR. D.A. Davidson & CO. increased its position in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 1.9% in the 4th quarter. D.A. Davidson & CO. now owns 8,451 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $577,000 after buying an additional 154 shares in the last quarter. Capital Analysts LLC boosted its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 20.6% during the fourth quarter. Capital Analysts LLC now owns 924 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $63,000 after purchasing an additional 158 shares during the last quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC grew its position in Restaurant Brands International by 2.0% in the fourth quarter. Legacy Wealth Asset Management LLC now owns 8,029 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $548,000 after purchasing an additional 161 shares in the last quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 4.1% in the 1st quarter. Private Advisor Group LLC now owns 4,354 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $322,000 after buying an additional 170 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Applied Finance Capital Management LLC lifted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 1.9% during the 4th quarter. Applied Finance Capital Management LLC now owns 9,440 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $644,000 after buying an additional 179 shares in the last quarter. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 82.29% of the company’s stock.

Trending Headlines about Restaurant Brands International

Here are the key news stories impacting Restaurant Brands International this week:

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 earnings and sales beat, driven by Burger King: RBI reported $0.86 EPS (above estimates) and revenue of $2.26B; consolidated comparable sales and systemwide sales growth were positive with U.S. Burger King comps notably strong — a key driver behind investor optimism. Restaurant Brands International Inc. Reports First Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend and capital return: RBI declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend (ex‑div June 23) and said it resumed share repurchases with a $500M repurchase expectation for 2026 — supports yield income and buyback-led EPS support for investors.
• Positive Sentiment: Analyst target increases: Multiple shops (Wells Fargo, Robert W. Baird, TD Cowen) nudged price targets higher (to the ~$79–$80 area) and kept neutral/equal‑weight stances — these raises add modest upside signals for the stock. Benzinga
• Positive Sentiment: Positive press on Burger King turnaround: Coverage highlighting Burger King’s market share gains and traffic improvements versus McDonald’s is reinforcing investor confidence in RBI’s largest brand growth trajectory. Burger King’s Bold Move Against McDonald’s Dominance
• Negative Sentiment: Popeyes softness and cost/margin concerns: Investors flagged a sharp decline in Popeyes comps and management commentary about marketing timing and cost items (and profitability in the company‑owned “Restaurant Holdings” segment), which prompted near‑term selling pressure and raised questions about margin trajectory. Restaurant Brands International (QSR) slides as investors weigh Popeyes weakness and cost outlook after Q1 report
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling noted: Recent data shows substantial insider share sales across multiple executives over the past six months, which some investors view as a governance/conviction concern and can weigh on sentiment. Restaurant Brands International (QSR) slides as investors weigh Popeyes weakness and cost outlook after Q1 report

Restaurant Brands International Company Profile

Restaurant Brands International Inc (NYSE: QSR) is a global quick-service restaurant company formed through the combination of established brands. The company’s principal holdings include Burger King, Tim Hortons and Popeyes, each of which operates under its own brand identity and menu. Restaurant Brands International’s business is centered on developing and expanding these franchised restaurant systems, supporting franchisees with brand management, supply chain coordination, and marketing programs.

RBI’s restaurants offer a range of quick-service food and beverage products: Burger King is known for its flame-grilled hamburgers and sandwiches, Tim Hortons for coffee, baked goods and breakfast items, and Popeyes for Louisiana-style fried chicken and seafood.