The fast-food giant trades at less than half the warehouse club operator's earnings multiple and pays more than four times the dividend yield. But is it really the better buy?
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The fast-food giant trades at less than half the warehouse club operator's earnings multiple and pays more than four times the dividend yield. But is it really the better buy?
Krispy Kreme announced earnings on Thursday, May 7, coinciding with the launch of its newest limited-time offering. It's a pivotal time for the doughnut brand, which saw its stock price free-fall in early 2025 after poor earnings and shifting customer trends. Krispy Kreme operated 235 of its ...
Moby summary of McDonald's Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call
Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Domination to discuss how fast food companies are handling the cautious consumer.

<body><p>STORY: McDonald's was among the companies on Thursday that said higher gas prices linked to the Iran war were disproportionately hurting low‑income consumers, as the burger chain warned of a weak start to its second quarter.</p><p>"The lower end seems to be really struggling at this point," Buchanan said. "And this earnings season really has highlighted that. From Whirlpool to McDonald's, we've seen some of these names and corporations really communicate [that] in a very direct way."</p><p>"The tipping point is an inflection in labor," Buchanan continued. "If we have a labor blip where jobs aren't as plentiful... we really feel like there's a lot of stress that could emanate throughout our marketplace" that could pressure U.S. stock prices.</p></body>
Christopher Kempczinski: Good morning, everyone, and thank you for joining us. In a challenging environment, our system stayed focused on what we can control, delivering on the things that matter most to our customers, compelling value that brings customers in the door, breakthrough marketing that gives people a reason to choose McDonald's and great tasting menu innovation that keeps us relevant and gives customers more of what they want.
SHAK is trading at its lowest level in two years
CEO Josh Charlesworth said the Artemis doughnut launch had to be extended because of high demand
McDonald's topped revenue and earnings estimates, but warned weaker consumer sentiment could pressure second-quarter results.
Consumers keep turning to affordable menu options

<body><p>STORY: Shares of Shake Shack plunged as much as 30% on Thursday and were heading for their worst day ever after the restaurant chain reported a quarterly profit loss and missed Wall Street's revenue estimates.</p><p>Shake Shack said it was hurt by rising commodity costs, including beef, and weak consumer spending.</p><p>And it's not the only fast‑food chain seeing consumers tighten their belts.</p><p>McDonald's, Domino's and Papa John's all reported weaker quarterly sales growth, signaling pressure on consumer spending from rising gas prices driven by the U.S. war in Iran.</p><p>Companies like Chipotle and Restaurant Brands International have also flagged rising beef prices, which have set records due to dwindling U.S. cattle supplies.</p><p>Shake Shack executives said on a post-earnings call that the company's short-term results will continue to be impacted by the ongoing war in the Middle East.</p></body>

Game on, Egg McMuffin.
Shake Shack (SHAK) shares plummeted Thursday after the fast food chain operator's first-quarter resu
“Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said.
The burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.
Jobless Claims Increased Less Than Expected
By Daniella Parra Krispy Kreme, Inc. (Nasdaq: DNUT) said adjusted EBITDA rose 38 percent in the first quarter to $33.1 million from a year earlier amid a company turnaround. Net revenue fell 2.2 percent to $367 million, it said, adding that the company is seeing wider adoption of its capital-light international franchise model. “The first […]

Burger King went on a listening tour and said it took customers' feedback to heart.
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) reported first quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, supported by steady international demand and continued strength in loyalty-driven sales, even as the company described a “challenging” consumer environment. For the quarter, adjusted...
Value meals are doing what value meals are supposed to do while premium burgers… less so
Worried about being able to get a free refill as McDonald's phases out self-serve drink machines? According to one McDonald's executive, you should still be able to go back for more.

The burger wars are heating up. Burger King (QSR) is taking a slightly different approach, focusing on consumer input and evaluating the brand staples rather than launching new products. Tom Curtis, Burger King President US & Canada, joins Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi to discuss what’s new with the Whopper, the operational improvements driving the brand’s turnaround, and why he believes Burger King is outperforming rivals—including McDonald’s (MCD), which is signaling a potential slowdown next quarter.
The CBOE Volatility Index (VIX) slipped about 1.2% Thursday morning to hover just above the 17 level, extending a steady drift lower from the 31.05 peak set on March 27. The fear gauge is down 28% over the past month and squarely inside the 15 to 20 normal band. With stocks perched near records, the ... VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers Engaged
Q1 earnings results are setting records, riding the AI trade to new heights.
Investor confidence in Shake Shack is, er, shaken. Shares in the burger chain plummeted after the company posted disappointing quarterly sales and earnings, growing beef and development costs and uneven footfall.
McDonald’s (MCD) topped Q1 estimates after four straight quarters of same-store sales growth, but CEO Chris Kempczinski warns business could slow next quarter. Yahoo Finance’s Julie Hyman and Head of News Myles Udland break down why McDonald’s may be a stronger consumer story than an investor story.

<body><p>STORY: McDonald's missed its U.S. sales growth target in the first quarter.</p><p>The world's biggest burger chain posted U.S. same‑store sales growth of 3.9% - below Wall Street estimates.</p><p>Thursday's update showed low-price meal deals and limited-time offers struggled to draw diners.</p><p>Consumers have recently pulled back on spending due to higher fuel and grocery costs.</p><p>CEO Chris Kempczinski said the operating environment was still "challenging."</p><p>That was depsite McDonald's beating quarterly estimates for revenue and profit.</p><p>Several U.S. restaurant chains like Wingstop and Domino's have reported weaker quarterly sales growth.</p><p>They cited a hit to customer spending from soaring gasoline prices caused by the Iran war.</p><p>Wall Street analysts also argue lower-income consumers have turned more selective.</p><p>It's seen buyers trade down to simpler, single‑item orders rather than full meals.</p><p>Data from Placer.ai showed U.S. traffic was uneven at McDonald's through the first quarter.</p><p>Same-store visits fell 1.3% in January due to winter storms.</p><p>Traffic bounced back just under 4% in February on pent‑up demand, but slipped again in March.</p><p>On a global scale, McDonald's found comparable sales rose 3.8% - slightly behind analyst forecasts.</p><p>Although it was an improvement on last year's numbers.</p><p>The firm's total revenue of $6.52 billion beat estimates.</p></body>
The stock market opened a touch higher on Thursday even though chip stocks finally lost some steam after Arm’s earnings. The Dow was flat. Just like yesterday, it lost steam after crossing 50,000. It hasn't closed above that level since Feb.
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, pushing shares approximately 3.