Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Price Target Raised to $83.00 at Scotia

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) had its price objective raised by Scotia from $81.00 to $83.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning,BayStreet.CA reports. They currently have a sector perform rating on the restaurant operator’s stock.

Other analysts have also recently issued research reports about the company. Sanford C. Bernstein set a $82.00 target price on Restaurant Brands International in a report on Friday, February 13th. Royal Bank Of Canada upped their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $90.00 and gave the stock an “outperform” rating in a report on Tuesday, April 21st. Wells Fargo & Company upped their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $75.00 to $80.00 and gave the stock an “equal weight” rating in a report on Thursday. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft restated a “buy” rating and issued a $86.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a report on Thursday. Finally, TD Cowen upped their price target on Restaurant Brands International from $76.00 to $79.00 and gave the stock a “hold” rating in a report on Wednesday. Sixteen analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have issued a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Restaurant Brands International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.08.

Restaurant Brands International Trading Up 0.4%

Shares of NYSE:QSR traded up $0.31 during trading on Thursday, reaching $79.45. 2,388,702 shares of the stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 3,392,490. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62, a quick ratio of 0.91 and a current ratio of 0.98. Restaurant Brands International has a 12-month low of $61.33 and a 12-month high of $81.96. The firm has a market cap of $27.59 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 27.95, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 0.53. The firm’s 50-day moving average price is $75.55 and its 200 day moving average price is $71.25.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last issued its earnings results on Wednesday, May 6th. The restaurant operator reported $0.86 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.83 by $0.03. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 33.05% and a net margin of 9.96%.The business had revenue of $2.26 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.24 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.75 EPS. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.3% on a year-over-year basis. On average, sell-side analysts anticipate that Restaurant Brands International will post 4.05 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.

Restaurant Brands International Dividend Announcement

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Stockholders of record on Tuesday, June 23rd will be paid a dividend of $0.65 per share. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 3.3%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, June 23rd. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio is 91.55%.

Insider Activity at Restaurant Brands International

In other news, insider Jill Granat sold 25,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 18th. The stock was sold at an average price of $75.09, for a total transaction of $1,877,250.00. Following the completion of the transaction, the insider directly owned 478,845 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,956,471.05. This represents a 4.96% decrease in their position. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this hyperlink. Also, insider Jacqueline Friesner sold 30,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 16th. The shares were sold at an average price of $74.61, for a total value of $2,238,300.00. Following the transaction, the insider owned 165,727 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $12,364,891.47. This trade represents a 15.33% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The SEC filing for this sale provides additional information. In the last 90 days, insiders sold 441,490 shares of company stock worth $32,375,140. 1.25% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

Several large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in QSR. Baupost Group LLC MA lifted its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 103.8% during the third quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA now owns 8,252,862 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $529,337,000 after purchasing an additional 4,203,300 shares during the last quarter. Platinum Paramount Investment LTD. bought a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter worth $281,033,000. Norges Bank bought a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter worth $260,709,000. Capital World Investors lifted its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 43,525,570 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $2,969,819,000 after purchasing an additional 3,095,167 shares during the last quarter. Finally, State Street Corp lifted its stake in Restaurant Brands International by 9,477.4% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,997,344 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $198,711,000 after purchasing an additional 2,966,048 shares during the last quarter. 82.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.

More Restaurant Brands International News

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q1 results beat expectations — stronger-than-expected quarterly results (EPS and revenue), with revenue up year-over-year; analysts followed the print by raising forecasts. Benzinga: Analysts Increase Forecasts After Q1
• Positive Sentiment: Multiple analyst target upgrades/raises — TD Cowen raised its price target, and firms including Scotiabank, Wells Fargo and Robert W. Baird have bumped targets (several to roughly the $79–$83 range), signaling improved sell‑side sentiment. AmericanBankingNews: TD Cowen Raises Price Target TickerReport: Scotia Raises Target
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend declared — QSR announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share (record date June 23, payable July 7), supporting income investors and shareholder returns.
• Neutral Sentiment: Burger King strategic commentary — media coverage and video analysis discuss Burger King moves to challenge McDonald’s, which could affect long‑term competitive positioning but is tactical in nature. YouTube: Burger King’s Bold Move Against McDonald’s
• Neutral Sentiment: Earnings call transcript available — the Q1 earnings call transcript is published for investors who want management commentary and detail on margins, comps, and unit economics. Seeking Alpha: Q1 2026 Earnings Call Transcript
• Neutral Sentiment: Industry franchise expansion note — unrelated Heal Wellness QSR franchise news (Happy Belly Food Group) was reported; it’s sector activity but not directly tied to RBI’s operations. Newsfile: Happy Belly / Heal Wellness Location
• Negative Sentiment: Citigroup trimmed its price target (from $88 to $84) and maintains a neutral stance — a modest negative signal that at least one large shop sees less upside than peers. Benzinga: Citi Lowers Target

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.