Restaurant Brands International stock gains analyst support as Guggenheim lifts price target
Published on 09/18/2026 at 20:25 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWS
Restaurant Brands International stock (ISIN CA7481931070) is drawing fresh attention after Guggenheim raised its price target to USD 86 on September 18, 2026 while reiterating a Buy rating, signaling increased confidence in the company’s earnings trajectory and turnaround at Burger King.
Guggenheim and Seaport highlight upside for QSR
According to Investing.com on September 18, 2026, Guggenheim increased its price target for Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) from USD 85 to USD 86 and maintained a Buy rating on the stock.
The same report notes that QSR shares were trading at about USD 73.29 as of the latest session, implying roughly 17.3 percent upside to Guggenheim’s revised target based on the September 17, 2026 close.TradingView
In addition to Guggenheim’s move, Seaport Global Securities has initiated coverage of Restaurant Brands International with a Buy rating and a price target of USD 88, adding another bullish voice to the analyst consensus.Investing.com
Recent earnings and Burger King momentum underpin ratings
Analyst optimism is grounded in improving fundamentals. As reported by Investing.com Korea, Restaurant Brands International recently announced its results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.
For Q2 2026, the company delivered adjusted earnings per share of USD 1.07, beating Wall Street expectations of USD 1.04 by USD 0.03 per share, a roughly 2.9 percent positive surprise that helps support the case for higher earnings power.Investing.com Korea
According to analysis from 24/7 Wall St on September 18, 2026, Burger King’s U.S. comparable sales rose 8.5 percent in Q2 2026, significantly outpacing McDonald’s U.S. comp growth of 1 percent and beating the broader burger industry by about nine percentage points.
This strong comparable-sales momentum at Burger King is a key driver behind Guggenheim’s decision to nudge its 2027 EPS estimate for Restaurant Brands International from USD 4.30 to USD 4.35, a roughly 1.2 percent upward revision.Investing.com Korea
Valuation, dividend and risk profile
Valuation remains a central part of the QSR investment case. The shares trade at a forward price-to-earnings multiple of about 13 times, compared with roughly 18 times for McDonald’s, giving Restaurant Brands International a noticeable discount to its larger peer.24/7 Wall St
The same comparison highlights that Restaurant Brands International stock is up about 9.3 percent year-to-date in 2026, while McDonald’s shares have fallen roughly 17 percent over the same period, underlining how investors have rewarded QSR’s turnaround progress versus the slower growth at its rival.24/7 Wall St
Investors also receive a steady income stream. Restaurant Brands International recently announced a total cash dividend of USD 0.65 per share, with an ex-dividend date of September 18, 2026 and payment scheduled for October 2, 2026, supported by a payout ratio of about 0.65 and strong profitability metrics.Yahoo Finance
According to the analyst overview cited by 24/7 Wall St, QSR currently has 3 Strong Buy, 14 Buy, 9 Hold and 1 Strong Sell ratings, illustrating a broadly positive but not unanimous view on the stock.
Despite the upbeat tone, risks remain. Guggenheim’s thesis depends on sustained improvement in Burger King’s U.S. operations and continued execution on store remodels and marketing, while competition from other quick-service chains and consumer spending trends could weigh on future comparable sales.Investing.com
Stock price level and trading context
Restaurant Brands International stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker QSR, with the reference price in U.S. dollars. As of the most recent completed trading day before September 18, 2026, the shares closed at about USD 73.29 on the NYSE, versus Guggenheim’s USD 86 price target and Seaport’s USD 88 target, leaving a mid-teens percentage gap to the higher analyst estimates.TradingView
Restaurant Brands International stock facts
- Company: Restaurant Brands International Inc.
- ISIN: CA7481931070
- Ticker: QSR
- Trading venue: NYSE
- Price (as of September 17, 2026): 73.29 USD
- Market capitalization: 22,000,000,000 USD (as of September 17, 2026)
- Sector / Industry: Consumer Discretionary / Restaurants
- Index membership: S&P 500
- Next earnings date: November 4, 2026
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