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

Last close, 4 Nov 2026
$78
+5.49% on the day

The 28 Wall Street analysts covering Restaurant Brands International, Inc. hold a median 12-month price target of $85 — +8.4% from the last close. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model, run across ~4,600 US stocks, ranks it 55 of 100 as at 3 Nov 2026 — in the upper half.

Market cap
$34.0B
Ticker Nerd rank
55/ 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
+5.2%
1M
+12.1%
YTD
+18.0%
1Y
+22.6%
From 52W high
−3.0%
From 52W low
+22.6%
$64
$81
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 3 Nov 2026
55/ 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
97
Momentum
74
Value
65
Growth
65
Quality
54
Accruals
52
Revisions
47
Issuance
46
Size
7

Volatility (97): The share price has been relatively steady.

Issuance (46): 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 systematic trader with 15+ 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$110Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 26QSRHigh $104Median $85Low $76

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
17 Buy10 Hold1 Sell
Low $76Median $85High $104

The green dot is the last close — the median target sits +8.4% from it.

Recent analyst actionsNewest first

Of the 20 most recent actions, 3 moved their price target up and 3 moved it down.

DateFirmActionRatingTarget
29 Oct 2026TD CowenReiteratesHold$78
20 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$80 → $79
20 Oct 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
20 Oct 2026MizuhoInitiatesOutperform$85
20 Oct 2026MizuhoInitiatesOutperform—
15 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight—
15 Oct 2026Morgan StanleyMaintainsEqual-Weight$79 → $82
7 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold$80 → $78
7 Oct 2026TD CowenMaintainsHold—
29 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight$82 → $78
29 Sept 2026JP MorganMaintainsOverweight—
25 Sept 2026Argus ResearchDowngradeHold—
25 Sept 2026Argus ResearchDowngradeHold—
18 Sept 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy—
18 Sept 2026GuggenheimMaintainsBuy$85 → $86
16 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy$88
16 Sept 2026Seaport GlobalInitiatesBuy—
1 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral$78 → $80
1 Sept 2026CitigroupMaintainsNeutral—
8 Aug 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.

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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 4 Nov 2026, Restaurant Brands International, Inc. returned +22.6% against +12.9% for the S&P 500, dividends included.

QSR vs S&P 500, last 12 monthsTotal return, rebased to 100
95100105110115120125130Jan 26Apr 26Jul 26Oct 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 movingThis fiscal year
EPS revision, 90 days
+1.0%
Analysts raising
2
Analysts cutting
1
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
16.3×

Cheaper than 43% of US stocks

Price / sales
3.5×

Cheaper than 34% of US stocks

Price / book
6.6×

Cheaper than 14% of US stocks

EV / EBITDA
14.3×

Cheaper than 25% of US stocks

Growth & margins
Revenue growth (YoY)
3.1%

Higher than 35% of US stocks

Earnings growth (YoY)
72.1%

Higher than 80% of US stocks

Gross margin
34.5%

Higher than 41% of US stocks

Operating margin
27.9%

Higher than 86% of US stocks

Net margin
15.3%

Higher than 78% of US stocks

Returns & dividend
Return on equity
39.1%

Higher than 91% of US stocks

Return on assets
6.5%

Higher than 83% of US stocks

Dividend yield
3.5%

Higher than 89% 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 $34.0B and an enterprise value of $42.1B.

  • Revenue in the twelve months to 30 June 2026: $9.7B. The latest quarter grew 3.1% 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: 16.3×; forward P/E: 16.8× — the forward figure prices analyst consensus estimates, not reported earnings.

  • Forward dividend yield: 3.50%, paying out 56% 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 4 Nov 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.$34.0B55
CMGChipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.$42.7B42
YUMYum! Brands, Inc.$43.6B70
DRIDarden Restaurants, Inc.$25.1B67
YUMCYum China Holdings, Inc.$16.9B73
TXRHTexas Roadhouse, Inc.$12.2B54
DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc.$10.7B66

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News

Latest QSR news & analysis

Higher Margins, Better ROIC And Capable Management Define Pershing Square's Q3 2026 Portfolio

Seeking Alpha · 4 Nov 2026neutral

A Seeking Alpha article says Pershing Square seeks investments with a margin of safety and estimates its portfolio companies will average about 20% annual EPS growth over the next three to five years. It also describes the portfolio as having stronger margins, returns on capital, competitive positioning, and management than the S&P 500 average.

Why it matters — QSR watchers may note the article’s broad assessment of Pershing Square’s portfolio, but the excerpt does not identify QSR or provide company-specific details.

Restaurant Brands International: Burger King Continues To Sizzle, But Popeyes Has Me Worried

Seeking Alpha · 31 Oct 2026neutral

Seeking Alpha says Burger King’s strong comparable sales and operating income growth support a positive view of Restaurant Brands International, while Popeyes’ continued comparable-sales declines warrant close monitoring. Tim Hortons showed modest recovery, and Firehouse Subs continued steady expansion.

Why it matters — Performance diverges across QSR’s brands, with Popeyes’ sales trend a concern amid strengths at Burger King and signs of recovery at Tim Hortons.

What Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Said on Its Q3 Earnings Call

MarketBeat · 31 Oct 2026positive

Restaurant Brands International reported Q3 comparable sales growth of 3.8%, net restaurant growth of 3%, and system-wide sales growth of 6.2%. Strength at Burger King and in international operations offset continued sales pressure at Popeyes.

Why it matters — The results highlight growth across the company alongside uneven performance among its brands, particularly continued pressure at Popeyes.

Restaurant Brands: A Zombie Stock, But Burger King Shines

Seeking Alpha · 29 Oct 2026neutral

Restaurant Brands International reported Q3 revenue of $2.53 billion, up 3.1% year over year and slightly below consensus, while EPS rose 6.9% to $1.10 and slightly beat estimates. Burger King posted 8.4% domestic same-store sales growth, while Popeyes lagged amid competitive discounting; the article rates QSR neutral, citing fair valuation and muted upside.

Why it matters — QSR watchers can compare Burger King's sales strength with Popeyes' weaker performance and the company's mixed quarterly results.

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 $76 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., 17 rate it a Buy, 10 a Hold and 1 a Sell. Ticker Nerd's systematic factor model ranks Restaurant Brands International, Inc. 55 out of 100 across roughly 4,600 US stocks as at 3 Nov 2026. None of this is personal advice — it does not consider your circumstances.

How does Ticker Nerd's model rank QSR?

As at 3 Nov 2026, Restaurant Brands International, Inc. ranks 55 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 (97 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 +8.4% from the last close, and Ticker Nerd's factor model ranks Restaurant Brands International, Inc. 55 out of 100 as at 3 Nov 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: $76 to $104 over the next 12 months.

How has QSR stock performed over the past year?

Restaurant Brands International, Inc. returned +22.6% over the 12 months to 4 Nov 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 (Seeking Alpha, 4 Nov 2026): "Higher Margins, Better ROIC And Capable Management Define Pershing Square's Q3 2026 Portfolio". A Seeking Alpha article says Pershing Square seeks investments with a margin of safety and estimates its portfolio companies will average about 20% annual EPS growth over the next three to five years. It also describes the portfolio as having stronger margins, returns on capital, competitive positioning, and management than the S&P 500 average.

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