Trailing Dividend / Share
$2.42
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) Dividend History
Income profile from 2015 to 2026 with payout safety and yield-on-cost trend
Dividend Yield
3.3%
Payout Ratio
1.4%
Sustainable
Dividend Streak
11 years
QSR Dividend Income Check
Safety
1.4% payout ratio with sustainable safety profile.
Consistency
11 straight years of dividend increases.
Income Trend
Yield on cost is 4.2% and trend is rising.
QSR Dividend Scorecard
Yield & Income
Dividend Yield3.3%
Trailing DPS$2.42
FrequencySemi-Annual
Payments / 12M5
Payout Safety
Earnings Payout1.4%
Earnings SafetySustainable
FCF Payout55.5%
FCF SafetyAdequate
Piotroski F-Score6/9
Growth
Growth Streak11 years
3Y CAGR4.7%
5Y CAGR3.6%
Yield on Cost (5Y)4.2%
YOC Trendrising
Total Returns
Buyback Yield0.0%
Total Shareholder Yield3.3%
1Y Total Return14.9%
5Y Total Return28.2%
Div Contribution (5Y)17.2%
Estimated $10K growth (return + dividends):
5Y ago$12,81810Y ago$21,17920Y ago$27,006
Uses precomputed total return metrics from screening data (not lot-by-lot dividend reinvestment transactions). Different time windows can produce different outcomes depending on market regime and entry point.
QSR Income Growth Story
Dividend per share and yield on cost over time (12 years of payments)
QSR Dividend Safety Story
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Dividend Analysis
Payout Safety
Restaurant Brands International Inc. distributes 1.4% of earnings as dividends (Sustainable). When measured against free cash flow—a stricter test—the payout ratio stands at 55.5%, rated "Adequate".
Piotroski F-Score: 6/9 — moderate financial health.
Growth Track Record
QSR has raised its dividend for 11 consecutive years, with a 3-year CAGR of 4.7% and 5-year CAGR of 3.6%.
Total Shareholder Returns
Beyond cash dividends, QSR returns capital through share repurchases. The combined picture: 3.3% dividend yield, 3.3% total shareholder yield.
Income Trend & Total Return
Yield on cost (5-year basis) has reached 4.2% and is currently rising. The 5-year total return is 28.2%, with dividends contributing 17.2% of that performance.
DRIP Growth
A $10,000 investment made 10 years ago with dividends reinvested would have grown to approximately $21,179 today.
QSR Recent Dividend Payments
Last 20 payments · Semi-Annual
TTM Total$11.52
Avg/Payment$0.5760
| Ex-Date | Amount | Change | Yield % | Payment Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2026Latest | $0.6500 | — | 3.46% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | $0.6500 | ↑ +4.8% | 3.39% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 3.60% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 3.80% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | $0.6200 | — | 3.66% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2025 | $0.6200 | ↑ +6.9% | 3.52% | Apr 4, 2025 |
| Dec 20, 2024 | $0.5800 | — | 3.47% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Sep 20, 2024 | $0.5800 | — | 3.26% | Oct 4, 2024 |
QSR Dividend vs Peers
Comparable companies in the same industry
#4 yield in peer group
Div Yield
3.3%
#4 of 8
Safety
Sustainable
1.4% payout
Streak
11Y
3.6% 5Y CAGR
Total Shareholder
3.3%
#6 of 8
| Company | Mkt Cap | Yield | Payout | Streak | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QSRRestaurant Brands In… | $25.4B | 3.3% | 1.4% | 11 | Sustainable |
 MCDMcDonald's Corporati… | $198.0B | 2.6% | 59.7% | 17 | Sustainable |
 YUMYum! Brands, Inc. | $42.0B | 1.9% | 50.6% | 8 | Sustainable |
1st  WENThe Wendy's Company | $1.3B | 9.8% | 78.5% | 0 | Watch |
2nd  JACKJack in the Box Inc. | $244M | 6.8% | — | 0 | Unknown |
 SBUXStarbucks Corporatio… | $114.7B | 2.4% | 1.5% | 16 | Sustainable |
 DPZDomino's Pizza, Inc. | $10.5B | 2.2% | 39.4% | 12 | Sustainable |
3rd  PZZAPapa John's Internat… | $1.2B | 5.1% | 2.0% | 0 | Sustainable |
QSR Annual Dividend History (2012–2026)
15 years of dividend data
GrowthDecline
| Year | DPS | YoY | Pmts | EPS | Payout | Coverage | YOC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | $1.30 | — | 2 | — | — | — | 2.2% |
| 2025 | $2.48 | 6.9% | 4 | $2.35 | 105.5% | 0.95x | 4.2% |
| 2024 | $2.32 | 5.5% | 4 | $3.18 | 73.0% | 1.37x | 3.9% |
| 2023 | $2.20 | 1.9% | 4 | $3.76 | 58.5% | 1.71x | 3.7% |
| 2022 | $2.16 | 1.9% | 4 | $3.25 | 66.5% | 1.50x | 3.6% |
| 2021 | $2.12 | 1.9% | 4 | $2.69 | 78.8% | 1.27x | 3.6% |
| 2020 | $2.08 | 4.0% | 4 | $1.60 | 130.0% | 0.77x | 3.5% |
| 2019 | $2.00 | 11.1% | 4 | $2.37 | 84.4% | 1.19x | 3.4% |
| 2018 | $1.80 | 130.8% | 4 | $2.42 | 74.4% | 1.34x | 3.0% |
| 2017 | $0.78 | 25.8% | 4 | $2.54 | 30.7% | 3.26x | 1.3% |
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QSR — Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about buying QSR stock.
How much dividend does QSR pay per share?
Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) pays a trailing 12-month dividend of $2.42 per share, with a current dividend yield of +3.3%. Payments are made Semi-Annual.
When is QSR's next ex-dividend date?
QSR's most recent ex-dividend date is N/A. You must own shares before the ex-dividend date to receive the next payment. QSR typically pays dividends Semi-Annual.
Is QSR's dividend safe?
QSR's dividend safety is rated "Sustainable" based on an earnings payout ratio of +1.4% and FCF payout ratio of +55.5%. With 11 consecutive years of dividend growth, the track record supports sustainability.
Is QSR a Dividend Achiever?
Yes, Restaurant Brands International Inc. is classified as a Dividend Achiever with 11 consecutive years of dividend increases. The 5-year dividend CAGR is +3.6%, demonstrating modest dividend growth.
How often does QSR pay dividends?
Restaurant Brands International Inc. pays dividends Semi-Annual. The trailing 12-month total is $2.42 per share. Dividend data on this page covers 11+ years from 2015 to 2026.
How much would $10,000 invested in QSR grow with dividend reinvestment?
With dividends reinvested (DRIP), $10,000 invested in QSR five years ago would be worth approximately $12,818 today. This includes both price appreciation and compounded dividend reinvestment. Use the DRIP calculator above for other time periods.
What is QSR's yield on cost for long-term holders?
QSR's yield on cost — the current dividend divided by the original purchase price — is +4.2% for a 5-year holding period. This means long-term holders earn a higher effective yield than today's +3.3% market yield, thanks to consistent dividend growth.