Equity

Share Repurchase Authorization Limit

Restaurant Brands International Share Repurchase Authorization Limit increased by 93.2% to $966.00M in Q1 2026 compared to the prior quarter. Year-over-year, this metric grew by 93.2%, from $500.00M to $966.00M. This is a positive signal — higher values indicate stronger performance for this metric.

Analysis

StatementBalance Sheet Statement
SectionEquity
CategoryCapital Allocation
SignalHigher is better
VolatilityModerate
First reportedQ4 2016
Last reportedQ4 2024

How to read this metric

Higher limits suggest strong cash flow and management's belief that the stock is undervalued.

Detailed definition

This is the maximum dollar value or share count authorized by the Board of Directors for the repurchase of the company's...

Peer comparison

Common among mature, cash-generative companies seeking to optimize their capital structure.

Metric ID: share_repurchase_authorization_limit

Historical Data

12 periods
 Q3 '21Q1 '22Q2 '22Q3 '22Q3 '23Q1 '24Q2 '24Q3 '24Q1 '25Q2 '25Q3 '25Q1 '26
Value$1.00B$288.00M$123.00M$123.00M$858.00M$500.00M$500.00M$500.00M$500.00M$500.00M$500.00M$966.00M
QoQ Change-71.2%-57.3%+0.0%+597.6%-41.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+93.2%
YoY Change-87.7%+597.6%-41.7%+0.0%+0.0%+0.0%+93.2%
Range$123.00M$1.00B
CAGR-1.2%
Avg YoY Growth+80.2%
Median YoY Growth+0.0%
Current Streak6 quarters growth

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Restaurant Brands International's share repurchase authorization limit?
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported share repurchase authorization limit of $966.00M in Q1 2026.
How has Restaurant Brands International's share repurchase authorization limit changed year-over-year?
Restaurant Brands International's share repurchase authorization limit increased by 93.2% year-over-year, from $500.00M to $966.00M.
What does share repurchase authorization limit mean?
The maximum amount the company is allowed to spend on buying back its own stock.