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Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Forecast & Price Target

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$77.07 +0.58 (+0.76%)
Closing price 09/11/2026 03:58 PM Eastern
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$76.93 -0.14 (-0.19%)
As of 09/11/2026 07:55 PM Eastern
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Restaurant Brands International - Analysts' Recommendations and Stock Price Forecast (2026)

Consensus Rating

Sell
0
Hold
7
Buy
16

Based on 23 Wall Street analysts who have issued ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last 12 months, the stock has a consensus rating of "Moderate Buy." Out of the 23 analysts, 7 have given a hold rating, and 16 have given a buy rating for QSR.

Consensus Price Target

$84.00
8.99% Upside
According to the 23 analysts' twelve-month price targets for Restaurant Brands International, the average price target is $84.00. The highest price target for QSR is $92.00, while the lowest price target for QSR is $79.00. The average price target represents a forecasted upside of 8.99% from the current price of $77.07.
MarketBeat calculates consensus analyst ratings for stocks using the most recent rating from each Wall Street analyst that has rated a stock within the last twelve months. Each analyst's rating is normalized to a standardized rating score of 1 (sell), 2 (hold), 3 (buy) or 4 (strong buy). Analyst consensus ratings scores are calculated using the mean average of the number of normalized sell, hold, buy and strong buy ratings from Wall Street analysts. Each stock's consensus analyst rating is derived from its calculated consensus ratings score (0 to .5 = Strong Sell, .5 to 1 = Sell, 1 to 1.5 = Reduce, 1.5 to 2.5 = Hold, 2.5 to 3.0 = Moderate Buy, 3.0 to 3.5 = Buy, >3.5 = Strong Buy). MarketBeat's consensus price targets are a mean average of the most recent available price targets set by each analyst that has set a price target for the stock in the last twelve months. MarketBeat's consensus ratings and consensus price targets may differ from those calculated by other firms due to differences in methodology and available data.
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QSR Analyst Ratings Over Time

TypeCurrent Forecast
9/12/25 to 9/12/26
1 Month Ago
8/13/25 to 8/13/26
3 Months Ago
6/14/25 to 6/14/26
1 Year Ago
9/12/24 to 9/12/25
Strong Buy
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
Buy
16 Buy rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
17 Buy rating(s)
11 Buy rating(s)
Hold
7 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
8 Hold rating(s)
12 Hold rating(s)
Sell
0 Sell rating(s)
0 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
1 Sell rating(s)
Consensus Price Target$84.00$83.70$83.54$75.04
Forecasted Upside8.99% Upside9.45% Upside11.41% Upside19.38% Upside
Consensus RatingModerate BuyModerate BuyModerate BuyHold

QSR Analyst Recommendations By Month

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QSR Price Targets by Month

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Restaurant Brands International Stock vs. The Competition

TypeRestaurant Brands InternationalConsumer Discretionary CompaniesBroader Market
Consensus Rating Score
2.70
2.19
2.53
Consensus RatingModerate BuyHoldModerate Buy
Predicted Upside8.99% Upside187.58% Upside16.40% Upside
News Sentiment Rating
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Positive News
DateBrokerageAnalystActionRatingPrice TargetReport Date
Upside/Downside
Details
9/1/2026
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
4 of 5 stars
Jon Tower
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$78.00 ➝ $80.00+2.68%
8/24/2026
Robert W. Baird logo
Robert W. Baird
3 of 5 stars
David Tarantino
David Tarantino
1 of 5 stars
Boost TargetNeutral$80.00 ➝ $85.00+4.84%
8/12/2026
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
5 of 5 stars
 UpgradeBuy (B-)Buy (B)
8/10/2026 Set Target$80.00+9.18%
8/7/2026 Reiterated RatingOutperform$88.00+21.30%
8/7/2026Lower TargetSector Perform$83.00 ➝ $81.00+9.47%
8/7/2026 Lower TargetSector Perform$83.00 ➝ $81.00+9.01%
8/7/2026Lower TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $81.00+10.04%
7/28/2026Set TargetOutperform$85.00+13.50%
7/15/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$78.00 ➝ $79.00+5.81%
7/9/2026Lower TargetBuy$86.00 ➝ $85.00+14.85%
7/9/2026Boost TargetHold$79.00 ➝ $80.00+7.53%
5/26/2026Boost TargetBuy$80.00 ➝ $85.00+12.80%
5/7/2026Boost TargetOverweight$85.00 ➝ $92.00+19.26%
5/7/2026Boost TargetEqual Weight$75.00 ➝ $80.00+3.23%
5/4/2026Boost TargetBuy$85.00 ➝ $90.00+12.45%
4/24/2026Boost TargetOverweight$77.00 ➝ $80.00-1.20%
4/20/2026Boost TargetOverweight$78.00 ➝ $90.00+14.91%
3/18/2026Boost TargetOutperform$80.00 ➝ $85.00+13.08%
3/2/2026UpgradeHoldBuy$68.00 ➝ $90.00+25.47%
3/2/2026Boost TargetBuy$83.00 ➝ $87.00+21.29%
2/13/2026Set Target$82.00+23.74%
2/13/2026 Lower TargetOutperform$83.00 ➝ $81.00+23.54%
12/2/2025UpgradeHoldBuy$85.00+18.83%
9/12/2025 DowngradeBuyNeutral
7/18/2025Lower TargetUnderperform$62.00 ➝ $60.00-13.81%
7/14/2025 Initiated CoverageBuy$90.00+33.63%
6/26/2025 Reiterated RatingBuy
5/9/2025Lower TargetOutperformer$78.00 ➝ $77.00+14.60%
2/25/2025Reiterated RatingHold$70.00 ➝ $70.00+8.65%
1/30/2025 Lower TargetEqual Weight$73.00 ➝ $67.00+7.37%

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Should I Buy Restaurant Brands International Stock? QSR Pros and Cons Explained

These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Thursday, September 10, 2026. Please send any questions or comments about these Restaurant Brands International pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

Restaurant Brands International
Bull Case

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Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc.:

  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. recently reported strong financial performance for the quarter ended August 6, 2026, delivering earnings per share of $1.07, which exceeded the analyst consensus estimate of $1.04, demonstrating the company's ability to generate profits above expectations.
  • The company maintains a robust dividend profile with a current yield of 3.38%, offering investors a steady income stream that is attractive in the current market environment, supported by a consistent payout history.
  • Wall Street analysts maintain a positive outlook on the stock, with a consensus rating of Moderate Buy and an average price target of $84.00, which suggests potential upside from the current trading levels.
  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. is currently trading at $76.42, a price point that remains below the average analyst target price, indicating that the stock may be undervalued relative to its fundamental worth.
  • The company's franchise-based business model continues to drive growth, with revenue increasing by 4.6% year-over-year in the most recent quarter, highlighting the scalability and efficiency of its global brand portfolio.

Restaurant Brands International
Bear Case

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Investors should be bearish about investing in Restaurant Brands International Inc. for these reasons:

  • Recent insider activity has been predominantly negative, with multiple executives and insiders, including Axel Schwan, selling significant blocks of shares in early September 2026, which may signal a lack of confidence in near-term stock appreciation.
  • The stock has experienced a decline in value recently, dropping from a previous close of $77.01 to the current price of $76.42, reflecting short-term market pressure and potential volatility.
  • Short interest in the stock has increased, with the number of shares shorted rising to 18,909,537 as of August 31, 2026, indicating that a growing number of investors are betting against the company's future performance.
  • Restaurant Brands International Inc. carries a high debt-to-equity ratio of 2.49, which suggests a significant level of leverage that could impact financial flexibility and increase risk during economic downturns.
  • The company's dividend payout ratio is currently at 69.89%, which is relatively high and may limit the company's ability to reinvest in growth initiatives or absorb unexpected costs without compromising its dividend payments.

QSR Forecast - Frequently Asked Questions

According to the research reports of 23 Wall Street equities research analysts, the average twelve-month stock price forecast for Restaurant Brands International is $84.00, with a high forecast of $92.00 and a low forecast of $79.00.

23 Wall Street analysts have issued "buy," "hold," and "sell" ratings for Restaurant Brands International in the last year. There are currently 7 hold ratings and 16 buy ratings for the stock. The consensus among Wall Street analysts is that investors should "moderate buy" QSR shares.

According to analysts, Restaurant Brands International's stock has a predicted upside of 8.99% based on their 12-month stock forecasts.

Over the previous 90 days, Restaurant Brands International's stock had 2 upgrades and 1 downgrade by analysts.

Restaurant Brands International has been rated by research analysts at Citigroup, CL King, Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft, Evercore, Morgan Stanley, Piper Sandler, Robert W. Baird, Royal Bank Of Canada, Scotia, Scotiabank, TD Cowen, and Weiss Ratings in the past 90 days.

Analysts like Restaurant Brands International more than other "consumer discretionary" companies. The consensus rating for Restaurant Brands International is Moderate Buy while the average consensus rating for "consumer discretionary" companies is Hold. Learn more on how QSR compares to other companies.


MarketBeat monitors more than a dozen sources for Restaurant Brands International analyst ratings, with the most recent rating issued on 9/1/2026.
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