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Diners have always turned to fast-food chains for wallet-friendly options, but as the affordability crisis continues, value menus have become increasingly important to consumers. Value menus are the top factor diners look for when deciding where to eat, a recent YouGov report found. Some 66% of ...
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<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>
By Karen Roman Shake Shack Inc. (NYSE: SHAK) said total revenue increased 14.3 percent in the first quarter to $366.7 million compared to the year prior. Shake Shack appointed Michelle Hook as Chief Financial Officer effective May 11, and opened 17 new company-owned locations and five new licensed stores, it said. “Our performance demonstrates the […]
Fast casual restaurants’ rally will depend on whether the companies can prove their growth stories are durable.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwrite explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi that giving customers larger portions when they ask for it is part of the company’s ethos.
Zacks.com users have recently been watching Chipotle (CMG) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.
For the second time in as many years, Chipotle leadership is telling customers to simply ask for larger portions. But they internet isn't buying it.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) just reported Q1 2026 results, with revenue of US$3.09b, positive comparable sales and transaction growth, and a plan for up to 370 new restaurant openings this year. See our latest analysis for Chipotle Mexican Grill. Despite the upbeat Q1 revenue and the plan for hundreds of new restaurants, the recent 1 day share price return of 3.03% decline and year to date share price return of 14.70% decline suggest momentum has cooled. Meanwhile, the 1 year total...
Argus has stepped up with a Buy rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) stock, upgrading the burrito chain from Hold on May 5. The firm’s thesis is straightforward: management is sandbagging, and cautious 2026 guidance will likely be surpassed as comparable sales accelerate through the rest of the year. For long-term investors, the call lands ... Argus Upgrades Chipotle to Buy: Wall Street Bets the Cautious Guidance Will Be Crushed
Chipotle saw its same-store sales turn positive in Q1.
For investors wondering whether Chipotle Mexican Grill at around US$31.98 is now a bargain or still pricing in high expectations, this article walks through what the current share price could imply about value. The stock has had a tough run, with returns of a 4.9% decline over 7 days, a 3.6% decline over 30 days, a 14.7% decline year to date and a 36.1% decline over the past year. The 3-year return sits at a 21.3% decline and the 5-year return at a 14.9% gain. Recent headlines have focused...
Consumers are still spending, but the consumer discretionary sector has fallen to a new multi-year low versus the S&P 500.
After a brutal year for shareholders, Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) just delivered its first quarter of positive transaction growth in over a year. With the stock down 34.46% over the past 12 months and trading near multi-year lows, I think the setup looks compelling. Our 24/7 Wall St. price target for Chipotle is $43.34, implying ... Chipotle Stock Is Just Getting Started As Sales Rebound In Q1
Chipotle charts its next three quarters and beyond.
A daily Starbucks run and a couple of weekly DoorDash orders are two of the easiest line items to silently drain a household budget. Americans are still spending heavily on prepared food: food services spending hit $1.5 billion in March. That category, restaurants and delivery, has been climbing while grocery spending stays flat. George Kamel ... Ditch Starbucks and DoorDash, George Kamel Says. How Cheap Appliances Can Replace Your Takeout Budget
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how preserving real ingredients remains essential to scaling the brand without compromise.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright explains to Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi how preserving real ingredients remains essential to scaling the brand without compromise.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi discuss how the company is using AI.
Chipotle CEO Scott Boatwright and Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi discuss how the company is using AI.
Chipotle, like many of its peers in the fast-food industry, is experimenting with new tactics to attract price-conscious customers. As it battles slow sales growth, it is offering $2 million worth of freebies to two key groups of customers. In the first quarter of 2026, Chipotle’s comparable ...
More protein? Consumers seem to be buying in.
The return of risk-on sentiment helped push the fast-casual stock higher.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is often seen as a benchmark for strong businesses, but that doesn’t mean every stock is worth owning. Some companies face significant challenges, whether it’s stagnating growth, heavy debt, or disruptive new competitors.
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