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QSR Stock Forecast: Restaurant Brands International, Inc. Price Predictions for 2026-2027

Last close, 17 Sept 2026
$73
−2.21% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Restaurant Brands International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $85 — +16.0% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 63 of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$34.3B
Ticker Nerd rank
63 / 100
Median analyst target
$85
Analysts covering
28
Revenue$2.5B+4.6% y/y
Operating income$699.0M
Net income$665.0M
Free cash flow$479.0M
Quarterly, 8 quarters to 30 June 2026 · latest quarter's figure shown
Total return, dividends reinvested
1W
−4.2%
1M
−5.0%
YTD
+9.3%
1Y
+18.9%
From 52W high
−10.2%
From 52W low
+20.7%
$61
$82
52-week range, adjusted closes · the dot is the last close
Ticker Nerd rank

QSR stock analysis: one number for the whole business

Consensus tells you what everyone already believes. The model scores Restaurant Brands International, Inc. on its factor families — the same systematic rank behind the Ticker Nerd portfolio.

Where the model ranks itAs at 17 Sept 2026
63 / 100

Percentile across ~4,600 US stocks on Ticker Nerd’s systematic factor model. Higher is better. How the model is built and tested

Volatility
98
Momentum
78
Revisions
63
Growth
62
Value
61
Accruals
59
Quality
51
Issuance
49
Size
7

Volatility (98): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (49): The company has been issuing shares or taking on financing, diluting existing holders.

Size (7): Larger than most of the companies we track — more scrutinised, less often mispriced.

Built and run by Aslam Ghouse, an ex-Goldman Sachs quant trader with fourteen years in markets.

Wall Street

QSR stock forecast 2026-2027: analyst price targets & predictions

The bullish and bearish analyst opinions on QSR, reported as data — targets and ratings, the market's view beside the model's.

Share price and the analyst range, 12 monthsAdjusted close, US dollars
$60$70$80$90$100$110Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QSRHigh $104Median $85Low $79

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Data provided by Twelve Data

What Wall Street says28 analysts
18 Buy9 Hold1 Sell
Low $79Median $85High $104

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +16.0% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 4 moved their price target up and 4 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
1 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$78 → $80
8 Aug 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Perform—
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform$86 → $88
7 Aug 2026Evercore ISI GroupMaintainsOutperform—
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight—
7 Aug 2026Piper SandlerMaintainsOverweight$85 → $81
7 Aug 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Perform$83 → $81
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
24 July 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$84 → $78
16 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
16 July 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$78 → $79
9 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy$86 → $85
9 July 2026Deutsche BankMaintainsBuy—
9 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$79 → $80
9 July 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
26 May 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
7 May 2026BairdMaintainsNeutral—
7 May 2026BarclaysMaintainsOverweight—
7 May 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
7 May 2026ScotiabankMaintainsSector Perform—

Price targets and ratings are third-party analyst estimates, reported here as data. They are not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Market Radar

This page is one stock. Monday covers all of them.

Computed off the Friday close and sent before the US open.

Market Radar reports the week’s largest rank changes across roughly 4,600 US stocks, the factor behind each one, and where the market went. QSR appears on the weeks it earns a place.

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Performance

QSR vs the S&P 500

Both lines are total return — dividends reinvested — so the comparison is honest on both sides.

Over the twelve months to 17 Sept 2026, Restaurant Brands International, Inc. returned +18.9% against +17.0% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QSR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
100110120130Oct 25Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26QSRS&P 500

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Data provided by Twelve Data

Estimates

QSR analyst estimate revisions

Not the forecast itself — the direction analysts are revising it. Revision direction is one of the model's factor families.

Which way the estimates are movingNext fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+0.5%
Analysts raising
10
Analysts cutting
8
Fundamentals

Restaurant Brands International, Inc. (QSR) financial data

A margin means little on its own. Each bar marks where the figure sits across the whole US universe we score.

Valuation
Trailing P/E
18.6×

Cheaper than 39% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 35% of US stocks

Price / book
6.7×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.4×

Cheaper than 24% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
4.6%

Higher than 38% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
168.3%

Higher than 89% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.5%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.7%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
13.1%

Higher than 75% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
34.8%

Higher than 90% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.4%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.5%

Higher than 70% of US dividend payers

Bars mark the percentile across the ~4,600 US stocks Ticker Nerd covers, among those reporting the figure.

Key statistics

Restaurant Brands International, Inc. (QSR) statistics: revenue, profit & scale

The headline figures, each with its date. Every row carries its own link — cite it straight from here.

  • Restaurant Brands International, Inc. has a market value of $34.3B and an enterprise value of $42.2B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.7B. The latest quarter grew 4.6% year on year.

  • Net income over the same four quarters: $1.7B, a 17.5% net margin.

  • Diluted earnings per share, trailing twelve months: $3.72.

  • Free cash flow in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $1.6B.

  • Restaurant Brands International, Inc. spent $1.1B on dividends in the twelve months to 30 June 2026.

  • Shares outstanding: 349.2M.

  • Trailing P/E: 18.6×; forward P/E: 16.7× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.50%, paying out 64% of earnings.

  • Restaurant Brands International, Inc. employs 53,500 people — $181K of revenue per employee.

Statement figures: company filings via Twelve Data, four quarters to 30 June 2026 · market figures as at 17 Sept 2026

Data provided by Twelve Data

Peers

QSR vs competitors

The nearest names by industry and size, scored by the same model — like for like.

Its peer group, ranked by the same modelRestaurants
CompanyMarket capTKN rank
QSRRestaurant Brands International, Inc.$34.3B
63
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$37.7B
50
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$43.0B
56
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$23.7B
76
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$14.6B
89
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$11.0B
66
SBUXStarbucks Corp.$109.9B
88

Look up any of the roughly 4,600 stocks we score.

The rank is the raw material. Whether the rules would actually own Restaurant Brands International, Inc. — and when they’d sell — is the membership. See the Ticker Nerd 20 →

News

Latest QSR news & analysis

McDonald's Vs. Burger King Owner Restaurant Brands International: Understand This as McDonald's Sales Growth Slows

24/7 Wall Street · 18 Sept 2026positive

Burger King posted its strongest quarter in years while McDonald's U.S. traffic turned negative in July, according to a 24/7 Wall Street piece that compares the performance of the two fast-food giants. The article highlights the widening gap between McDonald's slowing sales growth and Burger King's recent gains.

Why it matters — A QSR watcher would care because it points to Burger King—a key brand under Restaurant Brands International—outperforming a major rival at a time when industry sales growth is slowing.

The Fed Hiked Interest Rates for the First Time in 3 Years to Slow Down Inflation and Deliver Price Stability. Here's What That Means for Restaurant Stocks.

The Motley Fool · 17 Sept 2026neutral

The Federal Reserve raised interest rates for the first time in three years, aiming to slow inflation and deliver price stability. The news notes that while rate hikes may reshape dining choices, they do not mean consumers are exiting, and winners will seek to increase consumer traffic without compromising profitability.

Why it matters — QSR watchers would care because interest-rate hikes can reshape consumer dining behaviour and affect how restaurant brands balance traffic growth against profitability.

Restaurant Brands International to Report Third Quarter 2026 Results on October 29, 2026

PRNewsWire · 15 Sept 2026neutral

Restaurant Brands International announced it will release its third quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, October 29, 2026, and will hold an investor conference call at 8:30 a.m. that morning. The announcement was made via PRNewswire.

Why it matters — QSR watchers would note the scheduled date for the company's upcoming quarterly results and investor call as a key upcoming event on the calendar.

Burger King closed dozens of stores last year: See a list of locations where restaurants shuttered

Fast Company · 15 Sept 2026negative

Burger King's latest franchise disclosure document shows the chain operated 6,650 US locations at the end of fiscal year 2025, a net loss of 51 stores from the 6,701 it had at the start of the year. The closures were distributed across multiple locations nationwide.

Why it matters — For QSR watchers, the net decline in Burger King's footprint signals a contraction in its US store base, which may be relevant to parent company Restaurant Brands International's overall performance.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. Announces Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

PRNewsWire · 11 Sept 2026neutral

Restaurant Brands International Inc. announced that it has filed notice with the Toronto Stock Exchange to renew its normal course issuer bid for its common shares, and the TSX has accepted the notice.

Why it matters — The NCIB renewal signals RBI's ongoing share-repurchase program, which is relevant to QSR watchers monitoring the company's capital allocation.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about QSR stock

What is the QSR stock price forecast for 2026-2027?

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Restaurant Brands International, Inc. have a median 12-month price target of $85, with estimates ranging from $79 to $104. These are third-party analyst estimates, not Ticker Nerd forecasts, and they are frequently wrong.

Is QSR stock a buy right now?

Of the 28 analysts covering Restaurant Brands International, Inc., 18 rate it a Buy, 9 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Restaurant Brands International, Inc. 63 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 17 Sept 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QSR?

As at 17 Sept 2026, Restaurant Brands International, Inc. ranks 63 out of 100 on Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model — a percentile across roughly 4,600 US stocks, built from its factor families. Its strongest factor family is Volatility (98 of 100).

Will QSR stock go up?

No one can know that. What the data says: the median 12-month target from 28 analysts implies +16.0% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Restaurant Brands International, Inc. 63 out of 100 as at 17 Sept 2026. Analyst targets are third-party estimates and frequently wrong; none of this is personal advice.

What is the QSR stock forecast for 2030?

No analyst covering Restaurant Brands International, Inc. publishes a 2030 price target — Wall Street targets run 12 to 18 months out. Sites quoting a 2030 price for QSR are extrapolating price history, which says nothing about the business. The furthest attributed numbers are the current analyst targets: $79 to $104 over the next 12 months.

How has QSR stock performed over the past year?

Restaurant Brands International, Inc. returned +18.9% over the 12 months to 17 Sept 2026, with dividends reinvested. Past performance does not indicate future returns.

What does Restaurant Brands International, Inc. do?

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that owns and franchises a portfolio of well-known foodservice brands.

What is the latest news on QSR?

The most recent item we track (24/7 Wall Street, 18 Sept 2026): "McDonald's Vs. Burger King Owner Restaurant Brands International: Understand This as McDonald's Sales Growth Slows". Burger King posted its strongest quarter in years while McDonald's U.S. traffic turned negative in July, according to a 24/7 Wall Street piece that compares the performance of the two fast-food giants. The article highlights the widening gap between McDonald's slowing sales growth and Burger King's recent gains.

Company

About Restaurant Brands International, Inc.

Restaurant Brands International Inc. is a global quick-service restaurant company that owns and franchises a portfolio of well-known foodservice brands. Its core business centers on serving coffee, breakfast, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, and other everyday menu items through restaurant networks operated under distinct brand identities. The company’s major business segments include Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs, along with international and other restaurant-related operations. Restaurant Brands International focuses on franchised restaurant models, supply chain coordination, brand development, and operational support for its local and regional operators. Its products and services reach consumers across Canada, the United States, and international markets, making it an important participant in the global quick-service dining industry.

53,500 employees · United States · https://www.rbi.com