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Is McDonald’s a ‘Buy’ at These Levels?
Optimism about reopening the economy, fiscal stimulus packages, and progress in COVID-19 treatment led to a rise in McDonald’s stock price.
What to Expect from Jack in the Box’s Q2 Earnings
For the second quarter, analysts expect Jack in the Box to report revenue of $211.1 million—a fall of 2.1% from the second quarter of 2019.
Should You Avoid Shake Shack before Its Q1 Earnings?
As of April 30, Shake Shack was trading at $54.51. Despite the recent surge, the company is still trading 48.5% lower than its 52-week high of $105.84.
JACK Stock Soars after Company’s Operational Update
On Wednesday, Jack in the Box (NASDAQ:JACK) provided an update for its preliminary performance in the second quarter of fiscal 2020, which ended on April 12.
Has Shake Shack Reached Buying Levels for Investors?
Along with the global sell-off, the weak fourth-quarter sales and lower-than-expected 2020 guidance led to a fall in Shake Shack’s stock price.
What to Expect from Shake Shack’s Q4 Earnings
Shake Shack will report its fourth-quarter earnings on February 24. For the quarter, analysts expect the company’s revenue to rise in the double-digits.
Must-Know: McDonald’s Has Got Tough Competition
McDonald’s (MCD) competition includes large international and national food chains as well as regional and local retailers of food products.
The Restaurant Industry: An Overview
More Americans are eating out, and they’re eating out more often. The restaurant industry’s share of the food dollar is 51%, up from 25% in 1955.
Wendy’s: Analysts Expect Its Revenues to Rise in 2019
For 2019, analysts expect Wendy’s (WEN) to report revenues of $1.70 billion—a rise of 7.0% from $1.59 billion in 2018.
Does Wendy’s Valuation Multiple Still Look Attractive?
As of June 26, Wendy’s was trading at a forward PE ratio of 28.2x compared to 27.7x before the announcement of its first-quarter earnings.
Did Jack in the Box’s EPS Outperform Analysts’ Estimate in Q2?
Analysts expect Jack in the Box (JACK) to post adjusted EPS of $0.93, which represents a rise of 16.3% from $0.80 in the corresponding quarter of fiscal 2018.
What Drove Jack in the Box’s Revenue in Q2?
In the second quarter, analysts expect Jack in the Box (JACK) to post revenue of $217.7 million.
Can Jack in the Box’s Q2 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Jack in the Box (JACK) is scheduled to report its earnings results for the second quarter of fiscal 2019 after the market closes on May 15.
What to Expect from McDonald’s in 2019
Analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to report revenues of $20.95 billion in 2019—a fall of 0.4% from $21.03 billion in 2018.
McDonald’s Beat Analysts’ Q1 Expectations
McDonald’s (MCD) posted its first-quarter earnings on April 30. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $1.78 on revenues of $4.96 billion.
What Are Analysts Expecting from Shake Shack’s EPS in Q1?
For the first quarter of 2019, analysts are expecting Shake Shack (SHAK) to post adjusted EPS of $0.13, which represents a fall of 13.3% from $0.15 in the corresponding quarter of 2018.
Unit Growth to Drive Shake Shack’s Revenue in the First Quarter
For the first quarter of 2019, analysts expect Shake Shack (SHAK) to post revenue of $126.9 million.
Can Shake Shack Maintain Upward Momentum with Strong Q1 Results?
Shake Shack (SHAK) is scheduled to report its first-quarter earnings after the market closes on May 2.
Analysts Favor ‘Buy’ for McDonald’s
Of the 29 analysts covering (MCD), 79.3% recommend “buy,” 20.7% recommend “hold,” and none recommend “sell.”
Analysts Expect McDonald’s Revenue to Fall in Q1 2019
In the first quarter of 2019, analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) revenue to fall 4.1% YoY (year-over-year) to $4.93 billion from $5.14 billion, likely due to its company-owned restaurant count falling.
Could McDonald’s First-Quarter Results Boost Its Stock?
McDonald’s (MCD) is set to report its first-quarter earnings before the market opens on April 30.
Longbow Research Downgrades Shake Shack to ‘Neutral’
Today, Longbow Research downgraded Shake Shack (SHAK) to “neutral” from “buy” on concerns about its high valuation.
Cowen Initiates Coverage on Wendy’s with an ‘Outperform’ Rating
On April 10, Cowen initiated coverage on Wendy’s (WEN) with an “outperform” recommendation and a price target of $21.0.
Jack in the Box Stock Rose on Strong First-Quarter Earnings
Jack in the Box (JACK) posted its first-quarter earnings after the market closed on February 20.
McDonald’s Stock Up after Stephens Upgrade
Today, Stephens upgraded McDonald’s from “equal weight” to “overweight,” stating that lower expectations for McDonald’s in 2019 provided room for positive surprises.
Why Investors Are Optimistic about Wendy’s Q4 Results
Wendy’s (WEN) is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter earnings results before the market opens on February 21.
McDonald’s Q4 EPS Beat Analysts’ Expectations
For the fourth quarter, McDonald’s posted an EPS of $1.82. Removing one-time or special items, the company’s adjusted EPS was $1.97.
McDonald’s Fourth-Quarter EBIT Margins Expanded
For the fourth quarter, McDonald’s (MCD) posted an EBIT margin of 43.1%—compared to 40.2% in the fourth quarter of 2017.
What Drove McDonald’s Revenues in Q4?
In the fourth quarter, McDonald’s (MCD) posted revenues of $5.163 billion—slightly better than analysts’ expectation of $5.162 billion.
McDonald’s Stock Fell Due to Weak US Same-Store Sales Growth
On January 30, McDonald’s posted its fourth-quarter earnings. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $1.97 on revenues of $5.16 billion.
McDonald’s: Analysts Favor a ‘Buy’ Rating
Among the 32 analysts covering McDonald’s (MCD), 78.1% recommend a “buy,” while 21.9% recommend a “hold.”
McDonald’s Q4 Earnings: Investors Are Optimistic
McDonald’s (MCD) is scheduled to post its fourth-quarter earnings before the market opens on January 30.
What Analysts Expect from McDonald’s Revenue in 2019
In the first three quarters of 2018, McDonald’s (MCD) revenue fell 9.3% to $15.86 billion.
Why Analysts Continue to Favor ‘Buy’ Ratings for McDonald’s
Of the 32 analysts that cover McDonald’s (MCD), 78.1% have given the stock “buy” ratings, while the remaining 21.9% have given it “holds.”
What’s Driving Jack in the Box Stock Today?
As of December 14, Jack in the Box stock has declined by 18.1% since the beginning of this year.
Jack in the Box Posts Mixed Fourth-Quarter Earnings
After the market closed on November 19, Jack in the Box posted its fourth-quarter earnings. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $0.77.
Jack in the Box: Analysts Favor a ‘Hold’ Rating
Of the 17 analysts following Jack in the Box (JACK), 47.1% favor a “buy” as of November 14, while 52.9% favor a “hold.”
Refranchising Could Lower Jack in the Box’s Revenues
Analysts expect Jack in the Box (JACK) to post revenues of $176.0 million in Q4 2018—a fall of 24.2% from $232.13 million in Q4 2017.
Will Jack in the Box’s Q4 2018 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
Jack in the Box (JACK) is scheduled to report its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on November 19.
Analysts Expect McDonald’s EPS to Rise in Next Four Quarters
For the next four quarters, analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to post adjusted EPS of $8.01.
Analysts Favor ‘Buy’ Ratings on Wendy’s ahead of Its Q3 Results
Of the 26 analysts that cover Wendy’s (WEN), 61.5% have given it “buys,” and 38.5% have given it “holds.” No analysts have given it “sell” recommendations.
What Analysts Expect from Wendy’s Revenue in Q3 2018
Analysts expect Wendy’s (WEN) to post revenue of $405.6 million in the third quarter, which represents a rise of 31.7% year-over-year.
What Drove McDonald’s Revenue in the Third Quarter?
In the third quarter, McDonald’s (MCD) posted revenue of $5.37 billion, outperforming analysts’ expectation of $5.32 billion.
McDonald’s Stock Rallies on Strong Q3 2018 Earnings
McDonald’s (MCD) posted its third-quarter earnings on October 23. It reported adjusted EPS of $2.10 on revenues of $5.37 billion.
What to Expect from McDonald’s Revenue in the Next Four Quarters
For the next four quarters, analysts are expecting McDonald’s (MCD) to post revenue of $20.75 billion, which is a 3.9% fall year-over-year.
Can McDonald’s Stock Continue Its Upward Momentum?
At the end of October 5, McDonald’s (MCD) was trading at $166.57, a 4.8% rise since its second-quarter earnings on July 26.
Dave & Buster’s Stock Rose 7.9% on Second-Quarter Results
On September 14, Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) stock rose 7.9% in response to the company’s robust fiscal second-quarter results.
How Dave & Buster’s Stock Performed in 2018
As of September 5, Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) stock has risen 4.5% YTD (year-to-date).
Analysts Favor a ‘Hold’ Rating for Jack in the Box
Of the 17 analysts that follow Jack in the Box (JACK), 47.1% favored a “buy,” while 52.9% favored a “hold” recommendation on August 9.
Strong Earnings Drove Jack in the Box’s Valuation Multiple
As of August 9, Jack in the Box was trading at a forward PE multiple of 19.3x—compared to 17.9x before the announcement of its third fiscal quarter earnings.
Jack in the Box Outperformed Analysts’ Earnings Expectations
Jack in the Box (JACK) posted an EPS of $1.70. The company’s adjusted EPS was at $1.0 and outperformed analysts’ expectation of $0.88.
What Drove Jack in the Box’s Same-Store Sales Growth?
To drive the SSSG, Jack in the Box is focusing on menu innovations, expanding the delivery service, and enhancing customers’ experience.
Jack in the Box Stock Rose after Its Third Fiscal Quarter Results
Jack in the Box (JACK) posted its third fiscal quarter earnings after the market closed on August 8. The company posted an adjusted EPS of $1.0.
Analysts Favor ‘Buy’ for Restaurant Brands
Yesterday, Restaurant Brands International (QSR) was trading at $63.91. Analysts’ average target price of $70 implies a 9.5% return based on that price.
What Are Analysts Expecting from McDonald’s Revenue in Q2 2018?
Wall Street analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to post revenue of $5.34 billion in the second quarter.
Dave & Buster’s Q1 Earnings Improve despite Rise in Costs
Dave & Buster’s Entertainment (PLAY) reported fiscal first-quarter results on June 11.
Dave & Buster’s Stock Gets a Boost from Better-than-Expected Q1
Dave & Buster’s has been focused on enhancing its games portfolio with special emphasis on VR (virtual reality) games to attract more customers.
Analysts Raise Target Prices for Dave & Buster’s after Q1 Results
Since the announcement of its first-quarter results on June 11, several analysts have raised their price targets for Dave & Buster’s stock.
Why Did Kalinowski Upgrade McDonald’s?
On June 7, Kalinowski Equity Research upgraded McDonald’s (MCD) from “neutral” to “buy.” The firm set a price target of $191 for MCD stock.
Where Dave & Buster’s Stock Could Be Headed in 2018
Dave & Buster’s expects its fiscal 2018 revenues to increase $1.20 billion–$1.24 billion, representing 5.0%–9.0% YoY growth.
Analysts Bullish on Dave & Buster’s before Fiscal Q1 Results
On June 11, Dave & Buster’s is expected to report fiscal Q1 revenues of $322.1 million, representing 5.9% growth on a year-over-year basis.
Jack in the Box Stock Falls on Weak Fiscal Q2 Earnings
Jack in the Box (JACK) posted its fiscal second-quarter earnings after the market closed on May 16, and then the stock fell 3%.
Wendy’s Earnings per Share Outperform Analyst Estimates in 1Q18
Wendy’s (WEN) posted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.08 in 1Q18. However, removing special items, the adjusted EPS stood at $0.11, versus analysts’ expectation of $0.10.
What Drove Wendy’s Revenue in 1Q18?
Wendy’s (WEN) posted revenue of $380.6 million in 1Q18, which represents a rise of 33.1% from $285.2 million in 1Q17.
Shake Shack’s Valuation Multiple Rose on Strong 1Q18 Earnings
As Shake Shack (SHAK) is still in the growth phase of its business cycle, its operating expenses should be high, and earnings per share can’t be considered for its valuation.
What Drove McDonald’s Earnings Margin in 1Q18?
In 1Q18, McDonald’s (MCD) posted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of $2.3 billion, which represents an EBIT margin of 41.7%.
What Analysts Recommend for Shake Shack ahead of 1Q18 Earnings
As of April 24, 2018, Shake Shack (SHAK) was trading at $42.98. Analysts are expecting the stock to reach $42.10 in the next 12 months.
What Wall Street Expects from McDonald’s 1Q18 Earnings per Share
Analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to post adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.67, which represents growth of 13.7% from $1.47 in 1Q17.
Will McDonald’s 1Q18 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
McDonald’s is scheduled to announce its 1Q18 earnings before the market opens on April 30.
Why Stephens Downgraded McDonald’s
On April 16, 2018, Stephens downgraded McDonald’s (MCD) from “overweight” to “equal weight.”
What’s Dave & Buster’s Valuation?
As of April 3, 2018, Dave & Buster’s (PLAY) was trading at a 12-month forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple of 14.6x.
Key Factors that Drove McDonald’s Earnings in 2018
In 2017, McDonald’s (MCD) posted adjusted earning per share of $6.66, which represents a rise of 16.6% from $5.71 in 2016.
Why McDonald’s EBIT Margin Expanded in 2018
McDonald’s (MCD) has posted EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) of ~$8.9 billion, which represents an EBIT margin of 38.8%.
Why McDonald’s Revenues Declined in 2017
In 2017, McDonald’s (MCD) posted revenues of ~$22.8 billion, which represents a fall of 7.3% from ~$24.6 billion in 2016.
How Shake Shack’s Valuation Compares with Peers
As of March 19, 2018, Shake Shack was trading at a forward EV-to-sales multiple of 3.1x compared to 3.6x at the beginning of 2017.
What Drove Shake Shack’s Revenue in 2017?
In 2017, Shake Shack (SHAK) posted revenues of $358.81 million, which represents growth of 33.6% from $268.5 million in 2016.
What Analysts Recommend for McDonald’s
Target price As of March 9, 2018, McDonald’s (MCD) was trading at $157.24. On the same day, analysts were expecting the company’s stock price to reach $187.11 in the next 12 months, which represents a return potential of 19.0%. The fear of customers opting for cheaper menu options with the introduction of McDonald’s new $1 $2 […]
Could McDonald’s Earnings Rise in 2018?
Expectations for 2018 Analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to post adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $7.58 in 2018, which represents 13.6% growth from its EPS of $6.67 in 2017. EBIT (earnings before interest and tax) margin expansion, a lower effective tax rate, and share repurchases are expected to drive the company’s EPS in 2018. In 2018, […]
What Analysts Expect for McDonald’s Revenue in 2018
Revenue expectations In 2018, analysts expect McDonald’s (MCD) to post revenue of $21.1 billion, which represents a fall of 7.7% from its revenue of $22.8 billion in 2017. As part of its optimizing strategy, McDonald’s has been refranchising its company-owned restaurants. The refranchising is expected to lower the company’s revenue in 2018. However, some of […]
Has McDonald’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ revenue and earnings estimates for McDonald’s in the next four quarters.
Analyst Recommendations for Wendy’s after Its 4Q17 Earnings
As of February 23, 2018, Wendy’s (WEN) was trading at $16.88.
How Wendy’s Valuation Multiple Compares to Its Peers
The initiatives taken by Wendy’s management to drive SSSG appear to have led to a rise in WEN stock and a higher valuation multiple.
Why Wendy’s Missed Analysts’ Earnings Estimate in 4Q17
In 4Q17, Wendy’s (WEN) posted EPS of $0.64. After removing one-time or special items, its adjusted EPS was $0.11.
Why Wendy’s Earnings Margin Expanded in 4Q17
In 4Q17, Wendy’s (WEN) posted EBIT of $70.6 million, which represents an EBIT margin of 22.8%.
What Drove Wendy’s Same-Store Sales Growth in 4Q17?
Wendy’s (WEN) posted SSSG (same-store sales growth) of 1.3% in the North American region compared to 0.8% in 4Q16.
Wendy’s Revenue and Analysts’ Estimate for 4Q17
In 4Q17, Wendy’s (WEN) posted revenue of $309.3 million, which represents a fall of 0.2% from $309.9 million in 4Q16.
Why Wendy’s Stock Rose after 4Q17 Earnings Release
Wendy’s (WEN) posted its 4Q17 earnings on February 21, with adjusted EPS of $0.11and revenues of $309.3 million.
How Shake Shack’s Valuation Multiple Compares with Its Peers
On February 16, 2018, Shake Shack was trading at a forward-EV-to-sales multiple of ~2.9x.
What Will Drive Shake Shack’s Revenue in 4Q17?
In 4Q17, analysts expect Shake Shack (SHAK) to post revenue of $92.9 million, a rise of 26.8% from its revenue of $73.3 million in 4Q16.
What Wall Street Recommends for McDonald’s
As of January 30, McDonald’s (MCD) was trading at $172.48. On the same day, analysts were expecting the company’s stock price to reach $189.32 in the next 12 months, which represents a return potential of 9.8%.
Why McDonald’s Valuation Multiple Declined after 4Q17 Earnings
Valuation multiples help investors compare companies with similar business models. For our analysis, we’ve opted for the forward PE (price-to-earnings) multiple due to the high visibility of McDonald’s (MCD) earnings.
What Drove McDonald’s Earnings per Share in 4Q17
McDonald’s (MCD) posted EPS (earnings per share) of $0.87 in 4Q17. However, removing special items, the company’s adjusted EPS stood at $1.71, which represents growth of 18.8% from $1.44 in 4Q16.
What Drove McDonald’s Revenue in 4Q17?
During the quarter, McDonald’s (MCD) posted revenue of $5.34 billion, which represents a decline in revenue of 11.4% from $6.03 billion in 4Q16. Analysts were expecting the company to post revenue of $5.23 billion.
Why McDonald’s Stock Fell after 4Q17 Earnings
McDonald’s (MCD) posted its 4Q17 earnings before the market opened on January 30. The company posted adjusted EPS (earnings per share) of $1.71 on revenues of $5.34 billion.
How Does McDonald’s Valuation Multiple Compare with Its Peers?
As of January 22, 2018, McDonald’s was trading at a forward PE multiple of 24.5x, compared with 19.7x at the beginning of 2017.
How Jack in the Box Stock Reacted to Upgrade from Goldman Sachs
Goldman Sachs’s upgrade of Jack in the Box (JACK) appears to have increased investor confidence, leading to a rise in the company’s stock price.
What’s Driving Wendy’s Stock Price
In this series, we’ll look at analysts’ earnings and revenue estimates for the next four quarters. We’ll also review Wendy’s valuation and analysts’ recommendations.
Why Nomura and BTIG Raised Their Target Price for McDonald’s
With McDonald’s (MCD) set to launch its new Dollar Menu on January 4, 2018, Mark Kalinowski of Nomura-Instinet raised the target price.
Shake Shack Stock Falls on Downgrade from Jefferies
The downgrade of Shake Shack (SHAK) to “underperform” by Jefferies appears to have made investors skeptical of the company’s future earnings, leading to a fall in its stock price.
Comparing the Valuation Multiples of Fast Food Restaurants
Wendy’s (WEN) is trading above its peers’ valuation multiples. Arby’s acquisition of Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) increased WEN stock, raising its forward PE multiple.