Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Insider Peter Perdue Sells 3,882 Shares

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) insider Peter Perdue sold 3,882 shares of the stock in a transaction on Monday, February 23rd. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.51, for a total value of $262,073.82. Following the completion of the sale, the insider directly owned 42,906 shares in the company, valued at approximately $2,896,584.06. This represents a 8.30% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The transaction was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which is available at this link.

Peter Perdue also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, January 7th, Peter Perdue sold 396 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.44, for a total value of $26,706.24.
• On Monday, December 15th, Peter Perdue sold 907 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total transaction of $64,279.09.
• On Monday, December 15th, Peter Perdue sold 907 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total transaction of $64,279.09.

Restaurant Brands International Stock Up 1.9%

Shares of Restaurant Brands International stock opened at $68.81 on Wednesday. The company has a 50-day simple moving average of $68.61 and a two-hundred day simple moving average of $67.46. The stock has a market capitalization of $23.84 billion, a PE ratio of 29.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.06 and a beta of 0.58. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a 52-week low of $58.71 and a 52-week high of $73.70. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.62, a quick ratio of 0.98 and a current ratio of 0.98.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Thursday, February 12th. The restaurant operator reported $0.96 EPS for the quarter, beating analysts’ consensus estimates of $0.93 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $2.47 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a net margin of 8.23% and a return on equity of 32.51%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 7.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $0.81 earnings per share. On average, analysts anticipate that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 3.72 EPS for the current fiscal year.

Restaurant Brands International Increases Dividend

The firm also recently announced a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Shareholders of record on Thursday, March 19th will be issued a $0.65 dividend. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend is Thursday, March 19th. This is a positive change from Restaurant Brands International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Restaurant Brands International’s dividend payout ratio is 105.08%.

Analyst Ratings Changes

Several equities research analysts recently commented on QSR shares. Weiss Ratings reaffirmed a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research report on Thursday, January 22nd. Scotiabank lowered their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $71.00 and set a “sector perform” rating on the stock in a research note on Friday, February 13th. TD Cowen dropped their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $72.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a report on Thursday, February 12th. Citigroup reduced their price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $72.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research note on Tuesday, February 3rd. Finally, BMO Capital Markets lowered their price objective on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $83.00 to $81.00 and set an “outperform” rating on the stock in a research report on Friday, February 13th. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, nine have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, the company presently has a consensus rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus target price of $76.65.

Institutional Investors Weigh In On Restaurant Brands International

Several hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in QSR. Baupost Group LLC MA lifted its stake in shares of Restaurant Brands International by 103.8% in the 3rd quarter. Baupost Group LLC MA now owns 8,252,862 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $529,337,000 after purchasing an additional 4,203,300 shares during the period. Norges Bank bought a new stake in Restaurant Brands International during the second quarter valued at approximately $254,948,000. Capital World Investors increased its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 7.7% during the fourth quarter. Capital World Investors now owns 43,525,570 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $2,969,819,000 after buying an additional 3,095,167 shares during the last quarter. State Street Corp increased its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 9,477.4% during the second quarter. State Street Corp now owns 2,997,344 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $198,711,000 after buying an additional 2,966,048 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Geode Capital Management LLC raised its position in Restaurant Brands International by 112.8% in the second quarter. Geode Capital Management LLC now owns 4,296,050 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock worth $286,172,000 after acquiring an additional 2,277,694 shares during the period. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 82.29% of the company’s stock.

Restaurant Brands International News Roundup

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

• Positive Sentiment: Dividend interest — QSR was named in a roundup of “3 Big Dividend Stocks” that are raising payouts, which can attract income-oriented investors and support demand for the shares. 3 Big Dividend Stocks Just Raised Payouts—Here’s Who’s Leading in 2026 (QSR)
• Positive Sentiment: Investor event scheduled — RBI is hosting an investor event on Feb. 26, 2026 (management presentation/Q&A). Events like this often drive intraday buying as investors and analysts re-assess guidance, growth initiatives and capital allocation. Restaurant Brands International is Hosting an Investor Event on February 26, 2026
• Neutral Sentiment: Analyst view mixed — JPMorgan cut its price target from $77 to $72 but maintained an “overweight” rating, signaling continued analyst confidence in the business despite a smaller near-term upside. That keeps institutional support but slightly reduces upside expectations. Analyst Rating/Price Target Note
• Negative Sentiment: Heavy insider selling — multiple executives (including Axel Schwan, CFO Sami Siddiqui and several other insiders) sold shares on Feb. 23, with individual sales ranging from ~3.8k to ~34.9k shares; one filing shows a 15%+ reduction for an insider and the CFO cut their stake by ~28.7%. Large, simultaneous insider disposals can be perceived negatively by investors even if they’re for diversification or tax-liability reasons. SEC Filing (example insider sale)

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.