$QSR

Restaurant Brands International Inc.

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QSR Maintained by Citigroup -- Price Target Lowered to $79.00

Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating for Restaurant Brands International (QSR) but lowered its price target from $80.00 to $79.00. QSR is currently trading at $75.30, which is 5.5% below its GF Value™ of $79.72, indicating undervaluation. The company has a GF Score™ of 84, with strong profitability and growth but weaker financial strength. Insider selling totaled $9.84 million over the last 3 months.

Apple downgraded, Akamai upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

TD Cowen upgraded BlackRock (BLK) to Buy with a $1,405 price target, citing potential for $100+ EPS. Stifel upgraded Trex (TREX) to Buy with a $55 target, noting its premium valuation. Wells Fargo upgraded Venture Global (VG) to Overweight with a $21 target, citing AI data center strategy. BTIG upgraded American Electric (AEP) to Buy with a $147 target. Loop Capital downgraded Apple (AAPL) to Hold with a $330 target, citing iPhone shipment cuts.

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QSR Maintained by Citigroup -- Price Target Lowered to $79.00

Citigroup maintained a Neutral rating for Restaurant Brands International (QSR) but lowered its price target from $80.00 to $79.00. QSR is currently trading at $75.30, which is 5.5% below its GF Value™ of $79.72, indicating undervaluation. The company has a GF Score™ of 84, with strong profitability and growth but weaker financial strength. Insider selling totaled $9.84 million over the last 3 months.

Apple downgraded, Akamai upgraded: Wall Street's top analyst calls

TD Cowen upgraded BlackRock (BLK) to Buy with a $1,405 price target, citing potential for $100+ EPS. Stifel upgraded Trex (TREX) to Buy with a $55 target, noting its premium valuation. Wells Fargo upgraded Venture Global (VG) to Overweight with a $21 target, citing AI data center strategy. BTIG upgraded American Electric (AEP) to Buy with a $147 target. Loop Capital downgraded Apple (AAPL) to Hold with a $330 target, citing iPhone shipment cuts.

Restaurant Brands International gets lift from Burger King turnaround

Jefferies raised its forecast for Burger King's US same-store sales growth to 6.5% for Q3, citing turnaround progress. The broker expects Burger King's value-focused marketing and product upgrades to sustain momentum. Restaurant Brands International (QSR), Burger King's parent company, saw its outlook strengthened, though Jefferies maintained a 'hold' rating and $80 price target. Popeyes' Q3 sales are expected to decline 2%, while Tim Hortons (THI) is forecast to see 1% growth.

America’s restaurants face a dilemma: How to sell food in the GLP-1 era

Restaurants are adapting menus for customers using GLP-1 weight-loss medications, which reduce appetite. McDonald's (MCD) and Burger King (QSR) are testing smaller, protein-rich options, while Shake Shack (SHAK) introduced a 'Good Fit' menu. Rising food and labor costs, along with reduced spending by diners, are challenging profitability, with one-third of restaurants reporting losses in 2026. Restaurateurs are exploring creative solutions to balance demand and costs.

Canada’s Economy Lost Nearly 70,000 Jobs in September, Erasing Gains on the Year: SHOP, LULU, QSR

Canada lost 68,300 jobs in September, raising unemployment to 6.5%, erasing year-to-date gains. Job losses were driven by public sector cuts and U.S. tariffs. Leading Canadian stocks like Shopify (SHOP), Restaurant Brands (QSR), and Lululemon (LULU) were affected. Economists expected job growth, and the data reduced odds of a Bank of Canada rate hike.

Restaurant Brands' Doyle acquires dividend-linked awards

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Executive Chairman J. Patrick Doyle acquired 2,113.9926 restricted share units and 7,927.4722 performance share units on October 2, 2026. The performance units are tied to common-share price targets, ranging from 50% to 200% of their value. Doyle also holds options covering 2,000,000 common shares and significant direct and indirect common-share holdings.

Restaurant Brands' Perdue accrues dividend rights

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported that Peter Perdue, President of Popeyes-US & Canada, acquired restricted share units and performance-based restricted share unit interests on October 2, 2026. The performance-based awards' common-share amounts may vary based on performance results. Perdue holds 43,627 common shares and options covering 22,000 shares.

Restaurant Brands exec acquires dividend equivalent rights

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) reports that its Chief People & Services Officer, Jeffrey Housman, acquired dividend equivalent rights on October 2, 2026. These rights are associated with restricted share units and performance-based restricted share units, which vest in annual installments through 2029. The performance-based awards are subject to results-based adjustments. Housman also holds 162,077 common shares, 431 exchangeable units, and options for 50,000 common shares.

Restaurant Brands Stock Is Down 11%. The Dividend Is Getting More Interesting

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) stock is down 10.57% in a month, with a $2.60 annual dividend yielding 3.7%. The company's four brands contribute differently to profits, with Tim Hortons leading at 41%. Q2 same-store sales varied: Tim Hortons at 0.1%, Burger King at 8.5%, and Popeyes at -5.1%. RBI generated $1.449 billion in free cash flow in 2025, with dividends consuming 76%. The company plans to return $1.6 billion to shareholders in 2026, including buybacks.

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