Recent Research Analysts’ Ratings Updates for Restaurant Brands International (QSR)

Several brokerages have updated their recommendations and price targets on shares of Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR) in the last few weeks:

• 5/26/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Guggenheim from $80.00 to $85.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 5/11/2026 – Restaurant Brands International was upgraded by Weiss Ratings from “hold (c)” to “hold (c+)”.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International was given a new $81.00 price target by CL King.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $86.00 price target on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Barclays PLC from $85.00 to $92.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $81.00 to $83.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Scotia from $81.00 to $83.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target lowered by Citigroup Inc. from $88.00 to $84.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Wells Fargo & Company from $75.00 to $80.00. They now have an “equal weight” rating on the stock.
• 5/7/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Robert W. Baird from $72.00 to $80.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 5/6/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $76.00 to $79.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.
• 5/4/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by UBS Group AG from $85.00 to $90.00. They now have a “buy” rating on the stock.
• 4/28/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Scotiabank from $71.00 to $81.00. They now have a “sector perform” rating on the stock.
• 4/24/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $77.00 to $80.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/23/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Citigroup Inc. from $76.00 to $88.00. They now have a “neutral” rating on the stock.
• 4/21/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by Royal Bank Of Canada from $83.00 to $90.00. They now have an “outperform” rating on the stock.
• 4/20/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by KeyCorp from $78.00 to $90.00. They now have an “overweight” rating on the stock.
• 4/15/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its “buy” rating reaffirmed by Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft. They now have a $84.00 price target on the stock.
• 4/14/2026 – Restaurant Brands International had its price target raised by TD Cowen from $72.00 to $76.00. They now have a “hold” rating on the stock.

Restaurant Brands International Announces Dividend

The firm also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Tuesday, July 7th. Shareholders of record on Tuesday, June 23rd will be issued a $0.65 dividend. This represents a $2.60 annualized dividend and a yield of 3.4%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Tuesday, June 23rd. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is presently 91.55%.

Insider Buying and Selling

In other Restaurant Brands International news, insider Jeffrey Housman sold 20,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, March 20th. The stock was sold at an average price of $73.48, for a total value of $1,469,600.00. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 162,077 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $11,909,417.96. This trade represents a 10.98% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is accessible through this hyperlink. Also, insider Jill Granat sold 25,000 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction that occurred on Wednesday, March 18th. The shares were sold at an average price of $75.09, for a total value of $1,877,250.00. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 478,845 shares in the company, valued at approximately $35,956,471.05. The trade was a 4.96% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold 350,000 shares of company stock valued at $26,198,650 in the last 90 days. Corporate insiders own 1.25% of the company’s stock.

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.