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Is McDonald’s a ‘Buy’ Ahead of Its Q2 Earnings?
McDonald’s is set to report its second-quarter earnings before the market opens on July 28. Let’s look at analysts’ expectations for the quarter.
Is Starbucks a ‘Buy’ After Wells Fargo’s Overweight Rating?
On Monday, Wells Fargo initiated its coverage on Starbucks with an “overweight” rating. Wells Fargo also assigned a 12-month target price of $92.
Will Chipotle’s Q2 Earnings Boost Its Stock Price?
So far this year, Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) has outperformed its peers and the broader equity markets. The company has delivered strong returns of 34.9%.
Chipotle Opens 100th Chipotlane, Plans to Hire 10,000 More Employees
On Wednesday, Chipotle stock rose to a high of $1,135.66 before closing at 1,133.65. The stock rose 2.8% from the previous day’s closing price.
Chipotle Has Risen 160% from Its March Lows, Looking Ahead
Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) has bounced back strongly from its March lows by rising 168.8%. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $1145.63 on July 7.
Shake Shack Stock Falls after Disappointing Business Update
Today, Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) provided a business update. The company reported that its total revenue for the second quarter was $91.8 million.
McDonald’s Delays Reopening Dining Rooms, COVID-19 Cases Spike
Amid the recent surge in COVID-19 infections, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) management decided to delay reopening its dine-in restaurants for 21 days.
Shake Shack Announces Expansion Plans in China, Stock Rises
Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) has big plans in China. The company announced that it will open 55 franchised restaurants in Mainland China by 2030.
McDonald’s or Starbucks, Which Is a Better Buy?
So far this year, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) and Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) have lost 9.0% and 18.6% of their respective stock values.
Why Did Beyond Meat Stock Fall on Thursday?
On Thursday, Beyond Meat stock fell to a low of $136 before closing at $145.35—a decline of 4% from the previous day’s closing price.
Darden Reports Lower-than-Expected Losses, Stock Rises
Darden reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2020. The company reported an adjusted loss of $1.24 per share on revenues of $1.27 billion.
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.
Starbucks Partners with Impossible Foods for Breakfast Sandwich
Today, CNBC reported that Starbucks will start selling a new breakfast sandwich. The sandwich will have plant-based sausage from Impossible Foods.
Why Atlantic Equities Is Optimistic about Starbucks
On Monday, Atlantic Equities initiated coverage of Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) stock with an “overweight” rating and a target price of $95.
Is Starbucks a ‘Sell’ after Yesterday’s Update?
Investors weren’t impressed by Starbuck’s update. On Wednesday, the stock fell to a low of $78.20 before closing at $79.01.
Is Beyond Meat a ‘Buy’ after Its Recent Pullback?
Beyond Meat continues to focus on product innovation. The company has forged new partnerships and expanded its distribution points.
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.
Is It Time for Investors to Sell Domino’s Pizza?
Domino’s Pizza could face completion from the entry of other big players, like Chipotle Mexican Grill and McDonald’s, into the delivery space.
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.
Why Did McDonald’s Stock Fall after Its Q1 Results?
Today, McDonald’s reported its first-quarter earnings results. For the quarter, the company reported a diluted EPS of $1.47 on revenues of $4.71 billion.
What to Expect from Dunkin’ Brands’s Q1 Earnings
The global sell-off amid COVID-19 dragged Dunkin’ Brands (DNKN) stock to a low of $38.51 on March 19. Since then, the stock has made a significant recovery.
Beyond Meat Stock Rises despite UBS’s Downgrade
Amid COVID-19, Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) stock declined to a low of $48.18. Since then, the stock has increased by 125.8% to $108.78.
Starbucks Partners with Sequoia Capital to Invest in Tech Businesses
Starbucks will partner with Sequoia Capital China to invest in developing next-generation technologies for the food and retail business.
Why McDonald’s Is a ‘Buy’ before Its Q1 Earnings
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) stock declined to a low of $124.23 on March 18. Since then, the company has made a significant recovery.
Is There More Upside to Chipotle’s Stock Price?
Earlier this week, Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) reported an impressive first-quarter performance. The company beat analysts’ EPS expectation.
Hershey Posts Lower Q1 Earnings, Remains Optimistic
Hershey (NYSE:HSY) stock has fallen during today’s trading session. The company announced its first-quarter results before the opening bell.
Why Starbucks Is a ‘Hold’ before Its Q2 Earnings
Amid the global sell-off due to COVID-19, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) fell to a low of $50.02 on March 18. Since then, the stock price has recovered.
Chipotle Stock Rises Due to Strong Q1 Performance
Chipotle reported its first-quarter earnings on Tuesday after the market closed. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $3.08 on revenues of $1.41 billion.
Beyond Meat Enters China through Starbucks Partnership
On April 20, Starbucks announced that it will expand its plant-based offerings in China in collaboration with Beyond Meat, Omnipork, and Oatly.
Shake Shack to Return $10 Million Support Loan amid Criticism
Shake Shack stock rose during Monday’s trading session. The stock rose after the company announced that it will return the government support loan.
Why Jim Cramer Recommends a ‘Buy’ for Chipotle
Chipotle Mexico Grill (NYSE:CMG) will report its first-quarter earnings today after the market closes. Jim Cramer recommends a “buy” for the stock.
Domino’s Pizza’s Q1 Results Might Drive Its Stock Price
The COVID-19 outbreak has created a meltdown in the global financial markets. However, Domino’s Pizza (NYSE:DPZ) has continued its impressive performance.
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.
Will Chipotle Meet Analysts’ Q1 Expectations?
For the first quarter, analysts expect Chipotle to report revenue of $1.42 billion—growth of 8.9% from $1.31 billion in the first quarter of 2019.
Dunkin’ Brands Stock Falls despite Credit Suisse’s Upgrade
On Monday, Dunkin’ Brands got a double upgrade from Credit Suisse. The firm upgraded the stock from “underperform” to “outperform.”
McDonald’s Reports Q1 Comparable Sales, Withdraws 2020 Guidance
The COVID-19 outbreak had a significant impact on McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) SSSG. The company’s global SSSG rose 7.2% in the first two months of 2020.
Is There More Upside to Chipotle’s Stock Price?
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock fell to a low of $415 on March 15. Since then, the stock has increased by 69.7% to $704.3 as of April 7.
Starbucks Stock Rose despite JPMorgan’s Downgrade
On Monday, JPMorgan Chase downgraded Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) from “overweight” to “neutral.” The firm assigned a 12-month target price of $55.
How’s Shake Shack Coping amid COVID-19?
So far this year, Shake Shack has lost 44.8% of its stock value. The company has underperformed its peers and the broader equity markets in 2020.
Chipotle’s CFO Is Confident despite COVID-19 Storm
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) is in the middle of the COVID-19 storm. However, CFO Jack Hartung is confident about weathering the storm.
Beyond Meat Stock: Goldman Sachs Turns Bearish
Beyond Meat (NASDAQ:BYND) stock fell 2.6% on March 26. Goldman Sachs downgraded its rating for the alternative-meat maker.
Should You Consider Buying McDonald’s Right Now?
McDonald’s stock price is showing a sharp pullback. As of Wednesday, McDonald’s was trading at $162.98—a rise of 31.2% from March 18.
JD Stock Gains on Buyback News amid Coronavirus Fear
JD.com stock rose 8.83% on March 17 after the China-based retailer announced a new share buyback program. The stock closed the trading day at $38.35.
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.
Has Starbucks’s Stock Price Bottomed Out?
As of Monday, Starbucks was trading at $70.83—a fall of 19.4% since the beginning of this year. The company has underperformed the broader equity markets.
Inside Scoop: Is McDonald’s a ‘Buy’ in March?
So far in 2020, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) has outperformed its peers and the broader equity market. As of March 6, the stock has returned 0.6%.
Chipotle Stock Has Fallen, Expect a Rebound in 2020
Analysts expect Chipotle (NYSE:CMG) to report revenue of $6.32 billion in fiscal 2020—a rise of 13.2% from $5.59 billion in 2019.
Facebook Stock Fell, Don’t Forget What Libra Could Do
Last week was tough for Facebook (NASDAQ:FB) stock despite recent gains in the Libra project. The stock fell 3.78% on February 27.
Beyond Meat Stock Falls Due to Lower Q4 Earnings
Beyond Meat stock fell over 10% in the after-market trading hours on Thursday. The lower fourth-quarter earnings dragged the stock down.
Has Shake Shack Stock Bottomed Out?
As of Thursday, Shake Shack (NYSE:SHAK) was trading at $61.67—a fall of 16.2% since it reported its fourth-quarter earnings.
Did the Coronavirus Outbreak Make PayPal Stock More Attractive?
Recently, PayPal became the first foreign financial services company to secure a license to provide digital payment services in China.
Domino’s Pizza Stock Rose Due to Earnings Beat
Today, Domino’s Pizza reported its fourth-quarter earnings. The company reported revenues of $1.15 billion, which beat analysts’ estimates of $1.13 billion.
China Coronavirus Outbreak Takes a Toll on Apple
Apple warned that its revenue for the second quarter of fiscal 2020 will likely miss the revenue guidance due to the coronavirus outbreak in China.
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.
Is There More Upside to Chipotle’s Stock Price?
On Tuesday, Chipotle hit a new 52-week high of $899 before closing the day at $890.95. The stock price has increased by 106.3% since the beginning of 2019.
What Drove Chipotle’s Earnings in Q4?
Yesterday, Chipotle reported its Q4 earnings after the market closed. The company reported an adjusted EPS of $2.86 on revenues of $1.44 billion.
What to Expect from Chipotle Mexican Grill in Q4
Chipotle will report its fourth-quarter earnings after the market closes on February 4. Analysts expect Chipotle to report revenue of $1.40 billion.
McDonald’s Beats Analysts’ Q4 Estimates
Today, McDonald’s reported its earnings for the fourth quarter of 2019. For the quarter, the company reported revenue of $5.35 billion.
What to Expect from McDonald’s Q4 Earnings
McDonald’s will report its fourth-quarter earnings tomorrow before the market opens. Analysts expect McDonald’s to report revenue of $5.31 billion.
Can Starbucks Deliver Double-Digit EPS Growth in Q1?
Starbucks will report its first-quarter earnings after the market closes on Tuesday. Analysts expect the company to report double-digit EPS growth.
Will Starbucks Stock Sustain Its Momentum in 2020?
Analysts’ activity indicates that Starbucks stock could continue to grow in 2020. The stock increased by 36.5% in 2019 and outgrew its peers.
These Consumer Stocks Rose More than 65% in 2019
Consumer stocks had a truly phenomenal 2019. Let’s take a look at five consumer stocks that delivered more than 65% growth in the year.
Will McDonald’s Strategic Initiatives Fuel Higher Sales?
McDonald’s has been lagging behind its peers this year. Can faster delivery, new technology, and modernized restaurants help sales?
An In-Depth Overview of Panera Bread
Panera Bread is a limited-service fast-casual restaurant company. In July 2017, JAB acquired Panera in a $7.5 billion deal and took it private.
An Investor’s Guide to Chipotle and Its Customers
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) operates more than 1,700 fast-casual restaurants. Here’s everything you need to know about the business.
How to Make Money with Dividend Investing
If you’re an income investor, I’ve got a strategy for you. Dividend investing is a time-tested way to grow your account over the long haul.
Retirement Investing: Yes, You Can Do It Yourself
Investing for retirement has its own unique characteristics. Your priorities change, and so should your investing strategies.
Beyond Meat: UBS Is Cautious about Rising Competition
Favoring Beyond Meat’s first-mover advantage in the plant-based meat market, UBS initiated coverage with a “neutral” rating and a price target of $85.
Is It Time to Go Long on McDonald’s Stock?
McDonald’s (MCD) stock has underperformed the broader markets as well as most of its peers so far this year. MCD stock is up about 9.6% so far this year.
Technology Drives Guest Satisfaction, Restaurant Stocks
A Cornell study found that a 1% increase in customer satisfaction can boost restaurant sales by $1.3 million. Technology plays a big role in this trend.
Why Chipotle Stock Could Continue to Rise
So far this year, Chipotle stock has outperformed the broader markets by a wide margin. The stock has risen nearly 89% YTD.
Stock Valuation: Using Fundamental Analysis in Equities
When it comes to equity investments, stock valuation is a crucial part of the process. Let’s look at valuation techniques using fundamental analysis.
Must-Know: What Is PEG Ratio and How Is It Used?
Investors use a bunch of metrics to determine if a stock is attractive. One such metric is the PEG or the price-to-earnings-to-growth ratio.
Beyond Meat: What’s behind Berenberg’s Bullish Outlook?
Beyond Meat stock rose 1.8% on November 14 after Berenberg initiated coverage on it with a “buy” rating. Berenberg gave it a price target of $100.
How McDonald’s Wages and Major Costs Stack Up
McDonald’s performance is sensitive to any changes in price levels—be it food, labor, or rent. So how much does it cost for McDonald’s to generate revenue?
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.
McDonald’s Risks, Strengths, and Weaknesses
The restaurant industry is susceptible to a wide array of risks of macro and micro factors. As a huge global brand, McDonald’s faces several risks.
McDonald’s Supply Chain: A Must-Know for Investors
With over 38,000 restaurants, McDonald’s doesn’t make any of its products. Instead, it contracts with suppliers to meet its massive requirements.
McDonald’s Global Presence and the Three-Legged Stool
McDonald’s, the world’s largest fast food chain, has over 38,000 restaurants across 120 countries. In 2018, it had approximately $21.0 billion in sales.
McDonald’s Menu Struggles to Shed Its Junk Food Rep
Despite health-related controversies, fast food companies such as McDonald’s maintain that they provide consumers with choice and convenience.
McDonald’s Overview: Segments, Buybacks, Valuation
Based on its November 8 closing price, McDonald’s (MCD) stock is up 9% in 2019. The fast food titan’s dividend yield is around 2.5%.
Why Is Shake Shack Stock Erasing Its Gains?
Wall Street has an average target price of $77.62 on Shake Shack stock, which implies a potential upside of 22.6% based on its closing price on Tuesday.
Analyzing McDonald’s Franchise Agreement and Structure
McDonald’s usually offers 20-year franchise license agreements. McDonald’s franchise model has led to years of profitability, growth, and risk mitigation.
BYND Leads Alt-Meat Market, Faces New Competitors
On Friday, investment bank UBS started coverage on Beyond Meat Stock (BYND). At 10:08 AM ET today, the stock was trading 4.4% lower at $76.5.
Beyond Meat Sees China As a Gateway to the Asian Market
Beyond Meat (BYND) is booming in the US. The company’s executive chairman, Seth Goldman, sees China as the gateway to the Asian continent.
Kraft Heinz Stock: Glimmer of Hope, or Dead Cat Bounce?
To call Kraft Heinz stock (KHC) “unloved” in 2019 would be the understatement of the year. But is a turnaround in the cards?
Wendy’s Stock Rose Due to Q3 Beat, Unlike Peers
Wendy’s (WEN) stock was trading more than 4% higher in the pre-market session. Today, the company posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter results.
McDonald’s Stock: Analysts Worry after CEO Exit
McDonald’s (MCD) stock fell 2.7% on Monday. Notably, the company’s board fired president and CEO Steve Easterbrook on Sunday.
Why Shake Shack Stock Plunged Post Q3 Earnings
Shake Shack (SHAK) sustained its momentum in the third quarter and posted stellar sales growth yesterday. However, SHAK fell more than 16% after hours.
Wendy’s Stock: Lower Q3 Earnings Could Hurt
Wendy’s (WEN) will announce its third-quarter earnings on Wednesday. We think that Wendy’s stock could take a hit due to lower third-quarter earnings.
McDonald’s: Will CEO Easterbrook’s Oust Hurt Its Stock?
McDonald’s (MCD) announced yesterday that its board members had voted out president and CEO Steve Easterbrook due to a consensual relationship he had with an employee.
Shake Shack Stock Could Rise after Q3, Unlike Chipotle
Shake Shack will report its third-quarter earnings after the markets close today. Adding new stores could continue to drive the revenues and stock.
Starbucks Soars on Solid Q4 Earnings and Comps Growth
Starbucks (SBUX) stock gained 3% during yesterday’s extended trading session. Starbucks’ Q4 earnings were surprising as it grew 13% YoY.
Is Beyond Meat Stock Losing Its Muscles after 3Q Earnings?
On Tuesday, Beyond Meat stock opened more than 20% lower and ended the day 1 cent below $82, which translates to a 22.2% decline in a single day.
How Apple Earnings will Affect the Dow Jones
The Dow Jones Industrial Average continues to march higher, and it’s just a percent away from an all-time high. Will Thursday’s Apple earnings move the Dow?
Why Has GrubHub Stock Fallen 40% Today?
GrubHub (GRUB) shares have fallen almost 40% at the time of this writing. The company announced its third-quarter earnings today.
Beyond Meat Stock Plunged despite Strong Q3 Results
Beyond Meat (BYND) stock fell 10.2% in after-market trading hours on October 28, even as the company reported better-than-expected third-quarter results.
Get Real: Third-Quarter Roller Coaster
In today’s Get Real, we saw that several third-quarter results are out and all over the board. We also have recommendations for stocks to watch going forward.
Chipotle Crushed Q3 Earnings: Stock a ‘Buy’ on Dips?
Chipotle posted stronger-than-expected third-quarter earnings after the markets closed on Tuesday. The company’s revenues and earnings continued to grow.