CapEx
Restaurant Brands International CapEx decreased by 43.1% to $58.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric declined by 9.4%, from $64.00M to $58.00M. Over 4 years (FY 2021 to FY 2025), CapEx shows an upward trend with a 25.7% CAGR.
Analysis
How to read this metric
An increase often signals growth initiatives and capacity expansion, while a decrease may suggest cost-cutting or a shift toward asset-light strategies.
Detailed definition
This metric measures the cash outflows used to acquire, upgrade, and maintain physical assets such as property, building...
Peer comparison
Commonly compared as a percentage of revenue; capital-intensive firms like Abbott require consistent investment to remain competitive in medical technology.
capital_expendituresHistorical Data
| Q2 '21 | Q3 '21 | Q4 '21 | Q1 '22 | Q2 '22 | Q3 '22 | Q4 '22 | Q1 '23 | Q2 '23 | Q3 '23 | Q4 '23 | Q1 '24 | Q2 '24 | Q3 '24 | Q4 '24 | Q1 '25 | Q2 '25 | Q3 '25 | Q4 '25 | Q1 '26 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | $31.00M | $24.00M | $36.00M | $10.00M | $18.00M | $24.00M | $48.00M | $18.00M | $30.00M | $25.00M | $47.00M | $26.00M | $43.00M | $55.00M | $77.00M | $64.00M | $38.00M | $61.00M | $102.00M | $58.00M |
| QoQ Change | — | -22.6% | +50.0% | -72.2% | +80.0% | +33.3% | +100.0% | -62.5% | +66.7% | -16.7% | +88.0% | -44.7% | +65.4% | +27.9% | +40.0% | -16.9% | -40.6% | +60.5% | +67.2% | -43.1% |
| YoY Change | — | — | — | — | -41.9% | +0.0% | +33.3% | +80.0% | +66.7% | +4.2% | -2.1% | +44.4% | +43.3% | +120.0% | +63.8% | +146.2% | -11.6% | +10.9% | +32.5% | -9.4% |
Business Segments
| Segment | FY'21 | FY'22 |
|---|---|---|
| Burger King brand | $34.00M | $63.00M |
| Tim Hortons brand | $61.00M | $30.00M |
| Popeyes brand | $11.00M | $6.00M |
| FHS segment | $0.00 | $1.00M |
| Total | $106.00M | $100.00M |
All segment values are derived from annual filings.
Burger King brand, FHS segment, INTL segment, Popeyes brand, Tim Hortons brand were previously reported and have since been discontinued or reclassified. Only currently active segments are shown in the chart.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Restaurant Brands International's capex?
- Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported capex of $58.00M in Q1 2026.
- How has Restaurant Brands International's capex changed year-over-year?
- Restaurant Brands International's capex decreased by 9.4% year-over-year, from $64.00M to $58.00M.
- What is the long-term trend for Restaurant Brands International's capex?
- Over 4 years (2021 to 2025), Restaurant Brands International's capex has grown at a 25.7% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), from $106.00M to $265.00M.
- What does capex mean?
- Cash spent on purchasing or maintaining physical assets like machinery and facilities.