Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) Insider Sells $2,358,731.89 in Stock

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) insider Axel Schwan sold 34,939 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Monday, February 23rd. The shares were sold at an average price of $67.51, for a total transaction of $2,358,731.89. Following the completion of the sale, the insider owned 194,984 shares of the company’s stock, valued at approximately $13,163,369.84. The trade was a 15.20% decrease in their position. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which can be accessed through this hyperlink.

Axel Schwan also recently made the following trade(s):

• On Wednesday, January 7th, Axel Schwan sold 2,187 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $67.44, for a total value of $147,491.28.
• On Monday, December 15th, Axel Schwan sold 5,860 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The stock was sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total value of $415,298.20.
• On Monday, December 15th, Axel Schwan sold 5,860 shares of Restaurant Brands International stock. The shares were sold at an average price of $70.87, for a total value of $415,298.20.

Restaurant Brands International Price Performance

Shares of Restaurant Brands International stock traded up $1.28 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $68.81. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 2,341,063 shares, compared to its average volume of 2,921,446. The business has a 50 day moving average price of $68.64 and a 200-day moving average price of $67.43. Restaurant Brands International Inc. has a 12-month low of $58.71 and a 12-month high of $73.70. The company has a market capitalization of $23.84 billion, a P/E ratio of 29.16, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 2.10 and a beta of 0.58. The company has a quick ratio of 0.98, a current ratio of 1.06 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 2.65.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) (TSE:QSR) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 12th. The restaurant operator reported $0.96 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $0.93 by $0.03. The firm had revenue of $2.47 billion during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $2.41 billion. Restaurant Brands International had a return on equity of 32.73% and a net margin of 8.23%.Restaurant Brands International’s revenue was up 7.4% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business posted $0.81 earnings per share. As a group, sell-side analysts anticipate that Restaurant Brands International Inc. will post 3.72 EPS for the current year.

Restaurant Brands International Increases Dividend

The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Thursday, April 2nd. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 19th will be issued a $0.65 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, March 19th. This represents a $2.60 dividend on an annualized basis and a dividend yield of 3.8%. This is a boost from Restaurant Brands International’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.62. Restaurant Brands International’s payout ratio is 110.17%.

Restaurant Brands International News Summary

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)

Institutional Trading of Restaurant Brands International

Several large investors have recently modified their holdings of the business. Lloyd Advisory Services LLC. acquired a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International during the 4th quarter worth approximately $25,000. Larson Financial Group LLC grew its holdings in Restaurant Brands International by 1,922.2% during the 4th quarter. Larson Financial Group LLC now owns 364 shares of the restaurant operator’s stock valued at $25,000 after buying an additional 346 shares during the last quarter. Loring Wolcott & Coolidge Fiduciary Advisors LLP MA purchased a new position in Restaurant Brands International during the fourth quarter worth $29,000. Steigerwald Gordon & Koch Inc. acquired a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International in the third quarter worth $29,000. Finally, Cary Street Partners Investment Advisory LLC acquired a new position in shares of Restaurant Brands International in the second quarter worth $35,000. 82.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors and hedge funds.

Analysts Set New Price Targets

Several research analysts have weighed in on QSR shares. TD Cowen lowered their target price on shares of Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $72.00 and set a “hold” rating on the stock in a research report on Thursday, February 12th. Weiss Ratings reissued a “hold (c+)” rating on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a research note on Thursday, January 22nd. Oppenheimer restated an “outperform” rating and issued a $80.00 price target on shares of Restaurant Brands International in a report on Tuesday, November 25th. Barclays dropped their price objective on Restaurant Brands International from $86.00 to $82.00 and set an “overweight” rating for the company in a research note on Friday, February 13th. Finally, Citigroup decreased their target price on Restaurant Brands International from $74.00 to $72.00 and set a “neutral” rating on the stock in a research report on Tuesday, February 3rd. Twelve research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating, ten have assigned a Hold rating and one has issued a Sell rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, Restaurant Brands International currently has a consensus rating of “Hold” and an average price target of $76.33.

About Restaurant Brands International

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.