Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Price Target Lowered to $81.00 at Scotia

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) had its target price cut by equities research analysts at Scotia from $83.00 to $81.00 in a note issued to investors on Friday,BayStreet.CA reports. The firm presently has a “sector perform” rating on the restaurant operator’s stock. Scotia’s target price points to a potential upside of 9.07% from the stock’s previous close.

Several other research firms also recently commented on QSR. Morgan Stanley upped their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $78.00 to $79.00 and gave the company an “equal weight” rating in a research report on Wednesday, July 15th. Guggenheim raised their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $80.00 to $85.00 and gave the stock a “buy” rating in a research report on Tuesday, May 26th. CL King set a $81.00 price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Thursday, May 7th. Evercore reiterated an “outperform” rating and set a $88.00 target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Friday. Finally, Wells Fargo & Company raised 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, May 7th. Sixteen investment analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and eight have assigned a Hold rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, Restaurant Brands International currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and an average target price of $83.83.

Restaurant Brands International Stock Performance

Shares of NYSE QSR traded up $1.35 during trading hours on Friday, reaching $74.27. The stock had a trading volume of 1,064,088 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,279,360. The firm has a 50-day moving average of $73.76 and a 200-day moving average of $73.62. The firm has a market cap of $25.93 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 26.14, a PEG ratio of 2.17 and a beta of 0.50. The company has a current ratio of 0.99, a quick ratio of 0.90 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.55. 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 issued its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, August 6th. The restaurant operator reported $1.07 earnings per share for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.03. The company had revenue of $2.52 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.52 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 32.80% and a net margin of 9.96%.The firm’s revenue for the quarter was up 4.6% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the previous year, the business earned $0.94 earnings per share. Equities research analysts predict that Restaurant Brands International will post 4.04 earnings per share for the current year.

Hedge Funds Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

A number of large investors have recently bought and sold shares of QSR. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter worth about $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC lifted its position in Restaurant Brands International by 1,922.2% in the fourth quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 364 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $25,000 after purchasing an additional 346 shares during the period. Western Wealth Management LLC purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 1st quarter valued at approximately $28,000. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA purchased a new stake in Restaurant Brands International in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $29,000. Finally, CoreCap Advisors LLC increased its position in Restaurant Brands International by 304.3% during the 2nd quarter. CoreCap Advisors LLC now owns 465 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $34,000 after purchasing an additional 350 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.29% of the company’s stock.

Key Stories Impacting Restaurant Brands International

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

• Positive Sentiment: Q2 earnings beat estimates: Adjusted earnings were $1.07 per share, above the $1.03–$1.04 analyst consensus and up from $0.94 a year earlier. Revenue rose 4.6% to $2.52 billion, matching expectations. Restaurant Brands International earnings beat as Burger King’s U.S. business soars
• Positive Sentiment: Burger King U.S. delivered standout growth: Comparable sales increased 8.5%, helped by the revamped Whopper, giving the brand a competitive boost against McDonald’s. International comparable sales also grew 5.5%. Burger King’s New Whopper Strikes a Blow in Fast-Food Burger Wars
• Positive Sentiment: Growth outlook and shareholder returns remain intact: RBI reported 6.4% growth in consolidated system-wide sales, reaffirmed its target for 8% organic adjusted operating-income growth in 2026, and returned $435 million to shareholders through dividends and repurchases. Restaurant Brands International Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
• Positive Sentiment: Dividend supports the investment case: RBI declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, equivalent to $2.60 annually and a yield of approximately 3.6%, payable October 2 to eligible shareholders.
• Neutral Sentiment: Piper Sandler remains constructive but lowered its target: The firm cut its price target from $85 to $81 while maintaining an “overweight” rating. The revised target still implies roughly 9.2% upside, but the reduction may limit some near-term enthusiasm.

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.