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Yahoo Finance1h agoneutral

McDonald's is taking away your fountain machine. Burger King not so much.

BK takes another stand against McDonald's.

Insider Monkey12h agoneutral

Baird Revises McDonald’s (MCD) Outlook after Earnings Update

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 8, Baird lowered its price recommendation on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $305 from $330. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results, saying optimism around the company’s internal growth drivers […]

TheStreet13h agoneutral

McDonald's CEO issues bold expansion outlook despite margin pressure

There is a version of McDonald's that exists in the imagination of most Americans. Cheap, fast, reliable, everywhere. The golden arches are a kind of economic constant: always open, always affordable. The reality heading into 2026 is more complicated. McDonald's (MCD) delivered a solid first ...

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Zacks15h agoneutral

Did McDonald's Q1 Results Reinforce Its Case as a Portfolio Cornerstone?

McDonald's is standing out in what it calls a challenging macroeconomic environment, as consumers, especially lower-income households, are pulling back on discretionary spending.

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MT Newswires19h agoneutral

McDonald's Q1 Comps In Line but Macro Headwinds Pressure Outlook, RBC Says

McDonald's (MCD) Q1 comps were in line and the company gained share in top international operated ma

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The Wall Street Journal19h agoneutral

How Much Do You Know About McDonald’s, Chipotle and Other Chains?

Franchises are a ubiquitous part of the country’s retail landscape. Take this quiz to test your knowledge about them.

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MT Newswires20h agoneutral

McDonald's Results Show Fast-Food Giant Not Immune to Macro Challenges, RBC Says

McDonald's (MCD) delivered strong first-quarter results against a low bar, though there were signs t

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Zacks21h agoneutral

Can Chipotle's High-Efficiency Equipment Rollout Lift Comps?

CMG is rolling out high-efficiency kitchen gear to boost throughput, with early installs showing 200-400 bps comp lift and better satisfaction.

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24/7 Wall St.21h agobearish

KeyBanc Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

KeyBanc analyst Eric Gonzalez lowered his price target on McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) to $330 from $345 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The price target cut follows McDonald’s Q1 2026 earnings and reflects April softness that the firm characterized as “likely transitory” due largely to a tough year-over-year (YoY) comparison. For prudent investors, this analyst downgrade reads ... KeyBanc Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

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Nation's Restaurant News22h agoneutral

Wendy’s sales fell again last quarter, but the company sees progress in international

The fast-food chain’s same-store sales fell 7.8% in the first quarter, but it also reached a deal for 1,000 locations in China

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24/7 Wall St.1d agobullish

An Iran Peace Deal Could Be Getting Close — and Here’s the Case for Another Bullish Trump Rally

Broad markets got a nice boost going into the midweek as hopes for an Iran-U.S. peace deal spiked. Undoubtedly, things could go either way as the U.S. awaits Iran’s response to its one-page proposal. While much of the market has already moved on from the conflict, I do think that a peaceful resolution would probably ... An Iran Peace Deal Could Be Getting Close — and Here’s the Case for Another Bullish Trump Rally

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Investor's Business Daily1d agoneutral

Stock Market Today: Dow Rises Ahead Of Jobs Report; Coinbase, Cloudflare Dive On Earnings (Live Coverage)

Stock Market Today: The Dow Jones index rose Friday ahead of the April jobs report. Coinbase and Cloudflare dived on earnings.

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Restaurant Dive1d agoneutral

Wendy’s bets order accuracy and clean stores will revive sales

A 7.8% drop in comparable sales is pressuring the chain to draw consumers back, as Burger King and McDonald’s have seen gains in recent quarters.

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Verdict Food Service1d agoneutral

McDonald’s Q1 2026 net income increases by 6% to $1.98bn

In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $6.51bn, a 9% increase from $5.95bn in the same period last year.

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Simply Wall St.1d agobullish

McDonald’s Value Menu and Loyalty Fueled Q1 Beat Could Be A Game Changer For McDonald's (MCD)

McDonald's reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 7, with revenue rising to US$6,517 million and net income to US$1,983 million, while diluted EPS increased to US$2.78 from US$2.60 a year earlier. Growth in comparable sales, driven by value-focused menus, digital loyalty spending, and new items like the viral Big Arch burger and specialty drinks, underpinned the stronger quarter despite management flagging a tougher consumer backdrop ahead. We’ll now examine how this earnings beat,...

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Benzinga1d agoneutral

How To Earn $500 A Month From McDonald's Stock Ahead Of Q1 Earnings

McDonald’s Corporation will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, May 7. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $2.74 per share, up from $2.67 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus...

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Motley Fool1d agobullish

Costco vs. McDonald's: Which Dividend Stock Is a Better Buy?

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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TheStreet1d agoneutral

Krispy Kreme announces new limited-time offer at a pivotal time

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 ...

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Moby1d agoneutral

McDonald's Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call Summary

Moby summary of McDonald's Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call

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Yahoo Finance Video1d agoneutralVIDEO

Fast food chains brace for wary consumers

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Domination to discuss how fast food companies are handling the cautious consumer.

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Reuters Videos1d agoneutralVIDEO

Recent earnings signal strain on low-income consumers, expert says

<body>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."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.""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.</body>

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Motley Fool1d agoneutral

McDonald's (MCD) Q1 2026 Earnings Transcript

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.

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Schaeffer's Investment Research1d agoneutral

Options Traders Eyeing 2 Burger Giants After Earnings

SHAK is trading at its lowest level in two years

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Nation's Restaurant News1d agoneutral

Krispy Kreme outsources delivery logistics as turnaround gains speed

CEO Josh Charlesworth said the Artemis doughnut launch had to be extended because of high demand

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GuruFocus.com1d agobullish

McDonald's Warns Of Deceleration Despite $6.5 Billion Revenue Beat

McDonald's topped revenue and earnings estimates, but warned weaker consumer sentiment could pressure second-quarter results.

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GuruFocus.com1d agobullish

McDonald's Beats Q1 As Value Meals Drive Sales

Consumers keep turning to affordable menu options

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Reuters Videos1d agobearishVIDEO

Shake Shack stumbles as fast‑food demand softens; shares plunge

<body>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.Shake Shack said it was hurt by rising commodity costs, including beef, and weak consumer spending.And it's not the only fast‑food chain seeing consumers tighten their belts.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.Companies like Chipotle and Restaurant Brands International have also flagged rising beef prices, which have set records due to dwindling U.S. cattle supplies.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.</body>

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MT Newswires1d agobearish

Shake Shack Stock Plunges as Inclement Weather Hurts First-Quarter Performance

Shake Shack (SHAK) shares plummeted Thursday after the fast food chain operator's first-quarter resu

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MT Newswires1d agobullish

Top Midday Stories: Citi CEO Fraser Gives New ROTCE Targets; Datadog Shares Soar After Strong Earnings, Bullish Guidance

The Dow Jones Industrial Average was down, while the S&P 500 Index and the Nasdaq Composite were up

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