Which is the better buy, Marriott International or Restaurant Brands International?

Marriott International (MAR) is a Hold at 54/100, read on Jun 20, 2026; Restaurant Brands International (QSR) is a Hold at 47/100, read on Jun 21, 2026. By Tickerday's read, Marriott International is the stronger call. The company has strong price momentum, with the stock trading near its 52-week high after a strong year.

Which has more upside, MAR or QSR?

Over a year, Restaurant Brands International's target is $78 (+6.2%) and Marriott International's is $385 (−2.8%), each from the price on the day it was read. Restaurant Brands International has more room to its target.

Is Marriott International or Restaurant Brands International stock cheaper?

Tickerday scores Marriott International's valuation 25/100 and Restaurant Brands International's 30/100, where higher means better value for the price. Their P/E ratios are 40.4 and 35.1. By that measure, Restaurant Brands International is the better value.

Which is the safer stock, MAR or QSR?

Tickerday scores Marriott International's financial health 15/100 and Restaurant Brands International's 25/100. By that measure, Restaurant Brands International stands on the firmer balance sheet. Their betas are 1.10 and 0.52: the higher the beta, the more a stock tends to swing with the market.

Should I own both Marriott International and Restaurant Brands International?

That depends on what you own already and why. Tickerday gives each its own call and its reasons, so you can weigh them side by side: both are a Hold right now. Save both to your Almanac and you'll hear when either call changes.

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MAR vs QSR

Marriott International vs Restaurant Brands International stock: which is the better buy?

Tickerday reads Marriott International as a Hold at 54 and Restaurant Brands International as a Hold at 47. Today, Marriott International is the stronger call.

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MAR

Marriott International

Hold54/100

Partly cloudy, with 50% confidence

A year from now: $385 (−2.8%)

Read on Jun 20, 2026Full forecast

Stronger call

QSR

Restaurant Brands International

Hold47/100

Partly cloudy, with 55% confidence

A year from now: $78 (+6.2%)

Read on Jun 21, 2026Full forecast

Under the hood

Factor by factor

The six things Tickerday weighs, each scored 0 to 100. The higher of each pair is in its call's color.

Marriott International

Restaurant Brands International

Overall score

MAR

QSR

Valuation

MAR

QSR

Growth

MAR

QSR

Profitability

MAR

QSR

Momentum

MAR

QSR

Financial Health

MAR

QSR

Sentiment

MAR

QSR

Where they're headed

Price targets

Each target is measured from the price on the day its stock was read.

Marriott International

Restaurant Brands International

Price when read

MAR$396.24 · Jun 20, 2026

QSR$73.46 · Jun 21, 2026

Next week

MAR$395 (−0.3%)

QSR$73.10 (−0.5%)

Next month

MAR$400 (+0.9%)

QSR$74 (+0.7%)

Next year

MAR$385 (−2.8%)

QSR$78 (+6.2%)

The numbers

Key numbers

Marriott International

Restaurant Brands International

Market Cap

MAR$104.5B

QSR$33.5B

P / E Ratio

MAR40.4

QSR35.1

Rev. Growth

MAR+4.7%

QSR+9.3%

Net Margin

MAR+9.7%

QSR+10.0%

Debt / Equity

MAR76.12

QSR3.62

Dividend Yield

MAR0.7%

QSR3.4%

Beta

MAR1.10

QSR0.52

52-Wk Range

MAR$254 – $411

QSR$61 – $82

The argument

The case for and against

Every call has a case against it. Here are both sides, for each stock.

Marriott International MAR

The case for

The company has strong price momentum, with the stock trading near its 52-week high after a strong year.
Marriott is solidly profitable, with a net margin of 9.7%.

The case against

The company's balance sheet shows a very high level of debt, which adds financial risk.
With a Price-to-Earnings ratio over 40, the stock appears expensive compared to its current earnings.

Restaurant Brands International QSR

The case for

Steady revenue growth of 9.3% from its well-known fast-food brands.
Offers an attractive dividend yield of 3.4%, providing income to investors.

The case against

A high Price-to-Earnings ratio of 35.1 suggests the stock is expensive.
Carries a significant debt load, with a Debt-to-Equity ratio of 3.62.

Tickerday's reads are educational analysis, the same for everyone, not financial advice. Marriott International was read on Jun 20, 2026 and Restaurant Brands International on Jun 21, 2026; each one's page has the full forecast.

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Marriott International vs Restaurant Brands International stock: which is the better buy?

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