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7. Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR)

Duquesne Capital’s Stake: $82 Million   

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) first appeared in the 13F portfolio of Duquesne Capital in the first quarter of 2015. This position comprised over 500,000 shares and was sold off by the next quarter. The stock then reappeared in the Duquesne portfolio in the second quarter of 2025. This holding comprised nearly 750,000 shares. In the third quarter of 2025, the fund upped this stake by over 50%, climbing share ownership to over 1.1 million. Filings for the fourth quarter of 2025 show that the fund has improved this holding by 7% more and owns more than 1.2 million shares in the firm.

In recent months, Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) has made an aggressive commitment to returning cash to shareholders. This is a major driver for hedge fund interest in the stock. In February 2026, RBI management officially announced that it was resuming buybacks with a $500 million target for 2026 alone. It also set a total capital return goal of $1.6 billion for the year, supported by a long-term target to increase the dividend payout ratio to 60%. The firm also announced a roadmap to achieve an investment-grade credit rating by 2028, which would lower interest expenses and boost net income.