Sharemaestro company-news research for Restaurant Brands International Inc (QSR), showing current tone, evidence confidence, direct company coverage, sector and industry context, completed price response and the source headlines used on the page. Scores describe published news evidence. Confidence describes the amount, freshness, source breadth and direct company relevance of that evidence. Price context is shown separately.
Company news sentiment
Latest QSR news and sentiment
Restaurant Brands International Inc
Company headlines from the last 30 days, weighted by freshness, relevance, publisher quality and the strength of the wording. Price is shown separately.
Current company news
Balanced news tone
The score uses 48 current company stories from 13 publishers.
Older, less relevant and less reliable stories count for less. Confidence is shown separately.
What supports the score
48 current stories are mapped specifically to QSR.
The score uses 13 publishers rather than depending on one outlet.
The current stories agree at 92/100.
What limits the score
No major limit stands out.
News history
Daily score and story count over 30 days
Confidence
How reliable the score is
Confidence uses the amount of news, separate publishers, direct company relevance, freshness and agreement. A high or low score is not automatically reliable.
Price and news history
Weekly price and news-score history
News tone and price action are not far from neutral.
News subjects
What is shaping the score
Source mix
Where the evidence comes from
Recurring subjects
Subjects appearing most often
Earlier readings
How the score has changed
Changes in the stored score
Scores are rebuilt from stored headlines with the current 30-day method. Days with no change are collapsed.
| Observed | Score | Move | Confidence | Stories | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Sep 19:45 | 55 | +0 | 34/100 (-2) | 47 (-5) | Provisional |
| 10 Sep 23:59 | 55 | +0 | 36/100 (+1) | 52 (-3) | Measured |
| 09 Sep 23:59 | 55 | -1 | 35/100 (-1) | 55 (-8) | Measured |
| 08 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +0 | 36/100 (+1) | 63 (-2) | Measured |
| 07 Sep 23:59 | 56 | +0 | 35/100 (-2) | 65 (-1) | Measured |
| 06 Sep 23:59 | 56 | -1 | 37/100 (-3) | 66 (-19) | Measured |
| 04 Sep 23:59 | 57 | +2 | 40/100 (+5) | 85 (0) | Measured |
| 03 Sep 23:59 | 55 | -1 | 35/100 (-1) | 85 (-3) | Measured |
Source headlines
The news behind the score
Only company-specific stories enter this score. The latest 30 days are shown newest first, with newer stories weighted more heavily and duplicate coverage combined.
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock May Be 15% Undervalued On Cash Flow Support
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 21:49
- News subject
- Balance sheet
- Why this score
- Positive valuation view
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 53/100
- 30-day weight
- 14.9% of the score ยท 0.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands Stock Holds Steady: Is a Late-2026 Breakout Brewing?
- Published
- 10 Sep 2026 09:55
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 1.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Insider Sold Shares Worth $4,671,716, According to a Recent SEC Filing
- Published
- 09 Sep 2026 21:08
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 40/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.5% of the score ยท 1.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Nykredit A S Invests $1.81 Million in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Nykredit A/S recently acquired a new stake worth approximately $1.81 million in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), purchasing 25,028 shares during the second quarter. This move highlights continued institutional interest, as various large investors have adjusted their holdings in the company. Restaurant Brands International reported strong Q2 earnings, exceeding analyst estimates with $1.07 EPS and a 4.6% year-over-year revenue increase, and announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 08 Sep 2026 08:25
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 54/100
- 30-day weight
- 15.5% of the score ยท 3.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Why Franchise Models Are Winning the Restaurant Stock Divide
The article analyzes why franchise models are becoming increasingly important in the restaurant stock market, especially amid consumer spending pullbacks. It highlights that asset-light global franchisors like Restaurant Brands International (QSR) and Yum! Brands (YUM) are outperforming due to international diversification and franchisees absorbing direct cost pressures. However, it also points out that franchise models alone are not sufficient, as seen with McDonald's (MCD), which despite being heavily franchised, struggled domestically due to execution issues.
- Published
- 07 Sep 2026 13:15
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 4.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Gains Momentum, Is It Still Below Fair Value?
- Published
- 07 Sep 2026 01:30
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 32/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.4% of the score ยท 4.8d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
AXQ Capital LP Makes New Investment in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
AXQ Capital LP has made a new investment in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR), acquiring 16,487 shares valued at approximately $1.2 million. This move is part of broader institutional interest, with hedge funds and institutional investors collectively owning 82.29% of QSR's outstanding stock. The company recently reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, surpassing analyst expectations, and declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 06 Sep 2026 07:24
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 45/100
- 30-day weight
- 9% of the score ยท 5.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. Acquires 112,267 Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
TD Waterhouse Canada Inc. increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) by 4.8% in Q2, acquiring an additional 112,267 shares to bring its total holding to 2.47 million shares, or 0.71% of the company. Institutional investors collectively own 82.29% of QSR. The company reported strong Q2 earnings, with EPS of $1.07 surpassing estimates and revenue growing 4.6% year-over-year to $2.52 billion, and also announced a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 04 Sep 2026 10:20
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider buying, Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 53/100
- 30-day weight
- 9.9% of the score ยท 7.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. Decreases Stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Northwestern Mutual Wealth Management Co. significantly reduced its stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) by 19.6% in the second quarter of 2026, selling 18,889 shares and retaining 77,632 shares valued at approximately $5.6 million. Despite this, QSR exceeded quarterly earnings expectations, reporting $1.07 in EPS against a $1.04 consensus and a 4.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.52 billion. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus rating with an average price target of $84.00, and the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share, yielding about 3.2%.
- Published
- 04 Sep 2026 09:20
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 8.8% of the score ยท 7.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
2 Restaurant Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 Facing Challenges
2 Restaurant Stocks Worth Investigating and 1 Facing Challenges Restaurants are go-to meeting hubs for friends, family, and colleagues. But it's not all sunshine and rainbows as they're notoriously hard to run thanks to perishable ingredients, labor shortages, or volatile consumer spending. These factors have weighed on the industry over the past six months as its 7.2% return has fallen short of the S&P 500's 12% gain. Only some companies are subject to these dynamics, however, and a handful of high-quality businesses can deliver earnings growth in any environment. Keeping that in mind, here a
- Published
- 03 Sep 2026 09:19
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 35/100
- 30-day weight
- 3.3% of the score ยท 8.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Inc. to Participate in Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) announced that CEO Josh Kobza and CFO Sami Siddiqui will participate in a fireside chat at Barclays 19th Annual Global Consumer Conference on September 9, 2026, at 9:00 AM Eastern Time. A live audio webcast will be available on the company's investor relations website, with a replay also provided. RBI is a global quick-service restaurant company owning brands like Tim Hortons, Burger King, Popeyes, and Firehouse Subs.
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 20:34
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 9.0d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International stock gains as Citi sticks to Hold after solid Q2 figures
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 20:27
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 29/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.3% of the score ยท 9.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Mufg Securities Canada LTD. Sells 22,391 Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Mufg Securities Canada LTD. reduced its stake in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) by 4.4% in the second quarter, selling 22,391 shares but still holding 491,312 shares valued at $35.6 million. Despite this sale, institutional investors own 82.29% of the company, and analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $83.91. Restaurant Brands International also reported strong earnings, exceeding expectations with $1.07 EPS on $2.52 billion in revenue, and declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend.
- Published
- 02 Sep 2026 04:34
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 38/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.4% of the score ยท 9.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Van ECK Associates Corp Purchases 130,422 Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Van ECK Associates Corp significantly increased its stake in Restaurant Brands International (QSR) by 42.2% in the second quarter, acquiring 130,422 additional shares, bringing their total holding to 439,207 shares valued at $31.8 million. Despite some recent price target reductions, analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average target of $83.91. Restaurant Brands International also surpassed earnings expectations, reporting $1.07 EPS and $2.52 billion in revenue, and declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend.
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 22:31
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 46/100
- 30-day weight
- 5.7% of the score ยท 10.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Moore Capital Management LP Invests $5.71 Million in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Moore Capital Management LP has invested $5.71 million in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) by acquiring 78,801 shares. The company reported strong financial results, including an EPS of $1.07, surpassing estimates, and a 4.6% year-over-year revenue increase to $2.52 billion. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating for QSR, with an average price target of $83.91, and the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 22:31
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 41/100
- 30-day weight
- 4.6% of the score ยท 10.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International stock trades below analyst fair value as earnings momentum builds
- Published
- 31 Aug 2026 04:44
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 11.6d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
QSR stock holds firm as dividend yield and recent earnings support the Restaurant Brands story
- Published
- 29 Aug 2026 07:59
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 13.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Traffic Likely to Stay Stable in Second Half After Depressed Quarterly Trends, UBS Says
Traffic at US restaurants remained depressed in the second quarter amid a difficult consumer environ PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in
- Published
- 28 Aug 2026 20:25
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 14.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Firehouse Subs Selects Camp + King As Creative AOR
Firehouse Subs has chosen Camp + King as its new creative agency of record after a competitive review. The agency will be responsible for all advertising, social media, and creative strategies for the 1,500-location restaurant brand, with the first work expected around Thanksgiving. Camp + King, a Havas-affiliated agency, highlighted Firehouse Subs' authentic history and community commitment as key factors in their partnership.
- Published
- 27 Aug 2026 22:31
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 14.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Is Up 6.5% After Margin Gains Boost Free Cash Flow - What's Changed
- Published
- 26 Aug 2026 07:00
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Cash generation improved
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 48/100
- 30-day weight
- 2% of the score ยท 16.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Pres., BK US & CA Sold Shares Worth Over $5.1M
Curtis Thomas Benjamin, President of Burger King US & CA at Restaurant Brands International (QSR), sold 64,000 common shares for a total of $5,166,048. The shares were sold at a weighted average price of $80.7195 per share, with prices ranging from $80.47 to $80.83. Following this transaction, Benjamin directly owns 38,216 common shares.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 21:12
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Low ยท 33/100
- 30-day weight
- <0.1% of the score ยท 16.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands (NYSE: QSR) insider sells at $80.7195, holding 38K shares
Thomas Benjamin Curtis, President of Burger King US & Canada at Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), sold 64,000 common shares at a weighted average price of $80.7195 on August 21, 2026. Following this transaction, Curtis directly holds 38,216.2029 common shares, in addition to various Restricted Share Units and Performance Share Units. The sale generated approximately $5.17 million.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 20:12
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Institutional or insider selling
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 37/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.9% of the score ยท 17.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Yum Brands Stock Zigs When The Market Zags
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 19:33
- News subject
- Market update
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 17.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Inc. stock rises Tuesday, still underperforms market
Shares of Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) saw a modest gain of 0.02% on Tuesday, closing at C$112.88. Despite this increase, the stock underperformed the broader Canadian market, with the S&P/TSX Composite Index rising by 0.66%. The company's stock finished 0.2% below its 52-week high.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 16:34
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 17.1d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Inc. Price Target Raised to $85.00/Share From $80.00 by Baird
Baird has raised its price target for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (RBI) shares to $85.00 from $80.00. This adjustment follows the firm's analysis of RBI's financial performance and future prospects. The new price target reflects an increased valuation expectation for the company.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 11:12
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Analyst upgrade
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 52/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.5% of the score ยท 17.4d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Cullen Capital Management LLC Makes New $128.35 Million Investment in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR
Cullen Capital Management LLC has made a new investment of $128.35 million in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), acquiring 1.77 million shares, which represents a 0.51% stake in the company. Other hedge funds have also adjusted their holdings in QSR. Restaurant Brands International exceeded its quarterly earnings expectations, reporting an EPS of $1.07 and a revenue increase of 4.6% year-over-year to $2.52 billion, and has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 25 Aug 2026 08:41
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Beat expectations, Operating growth, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 45/100
- 30-day weight
- 2.4% of the score ยท 17.5d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
50,394 Shares in Restaurant Brands International Inc. $QSR Bought by Kiltearn Partners LLP
Kiltearn Partners LLP has acquired a new position in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR), purchasing 50,394 shares valued at approximately $3.65 million, making it their 27th largest holding. The company, which owns Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes, reported strong quarterly earnings of $1.07 per share, beating analyst estimates, and declared a $0.65 quarterly dividend. Analysts maintain a "Moderate Buy" rating with an average price target of $83.70, despite some mixed sentiment from recent earnings estimate revisions.
- Published
- 23 Aug 2026 18:43
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Operating growth, Capital returned, Institutional or insider buying
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 39/100
- 30-day weight
- 1.7% of the score ยท 19.0d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock Stays Fairly Valued On Canada Cold Drink Pressure
Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. After a 49.1% total return over the past five years, Restaurant Brands International now trades at a level where the Discounted Cash Flow (DCF) intrinsic value estimate suggests the stock is broadly fairly valued, while market based multiples still point to some undervaluation. That mix leaves investors weighing a solid historical run against a valuation picture that is neither clearly cheap nor clearly expensive. Over five years, Restaurant Brands International has delivered
- Published
- 22 Aug 2026 18:09
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- The headline reports news without a clear direction
- Company focus
- Shared story ยท 78%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 20.1d old
- Duplicates
- 2 consolidated
Zacks Research Has Pessimistic Outlook of QSR Q4 Earnings
Zacks Research has lowered its Q4 2026 EPS forecast for Restaurant Brands International (QSR) from $1.04 to $1.00, despite the company exceeding previous quarterly expectations with an EPS of $1.07. Analysts still maintain a "Moderate Buy" consensus for RBI with an average price target of $83.70, and the company recently declared a quarterly dividend of $0.65 per share.
- Published
- 21 Aug 2026 12:39
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Guidance cut, Capital returned
- Company focus
- Company discussed ยท 86%
- How it is used
- Shown as company news ยท not used in the score
- Story strength
- Not directional
- 30-day weight
- None ยท 21.3d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
Restaurant Brands International Gains as Strong Burger King Trends Continue to Support Sentiment
Restaurant Brands International (RBI) stock is gaining as positive trends for its Burger King brand continue to bolster investor sentiment. The company's efforts to revitalize Burger King appear to be resonating, contributing to the stock's upward movement.
- Published
- 20 Aug 2026 22:11
- News subject
- Earnings
- Why this score
- Positive financial language
- Company focus
- Main company ยท 100%
- How it is used
- Direct company coverage
- Story strength
- Medium ยท 40/100
- 30-day weight
- 0.9% of the score ยท 21.9d old
- Duplicates
- 1 consolidated
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It describes the weighted balance of qualifying headlines. A score of 50 can mean balanced news or that there is not enough evidence; the status label explains which.
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