MT Newswires89d agoneutral
McDonald's Results Show Fast-Food Giant Not Immune to Macro Challenges, RBC SaysMcDonald's (MCD) delivered strong first-quarter results against a low bar, though there were signs t
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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.
24/7 Wall St.89d agobearish
KeyBanc Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery ThesisKeyBanc 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
Nation's Restaurant News89d agoneutral
Wendy’s sales fell again last quarter, but the company sees progress in internationalThe 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
24/7 Wall St.89d agobullish
An Iran Peace Deal Could Be Getting Close — and Here’s the Case for Another Bullish Trump RallyBroad 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
Investor's Business Daily89d 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.
Restaurant Dive89d agoneutral
Wendy’s bets order accuracy and clean stores will revive salesA 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.
Verdict Food Service89d agoneutral
McDonald’s Q1 2026 net income increases by 6% to $1.98bnIn Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $6.51bn, a 9% increase from $5.95bn in the same period last year.
Simply Wall St.90d 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,...
Benzinga90d agoneutral
How To Earn $500 A Month From McDonald's Stock Ahead Of Q1 EarningsMcDonald’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...
Motley Fool90d 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?
TheStreet90d agoneutral
Krispy Kreme announces new limited-time offer at a pivotal timeKrispy 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 ...
Moby90d agoneutral
McDonald's Corporation Q1 2026 Earnings Call SummaryMoby summary of McDonald's Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call
Yahoo Finance Video90d agoneutralVIDEO
Fast food chains brace for wary consumersYahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Domination to discuss how fast food companies are handling the cautious consumer.
Reuters Videos90d agoneutralVIDEO
Recent earnings signal strain on low-income consumers, expert says<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>
Motley Fool90d agoneutral
McDonald's (MCD) Q1 2026 Earnings TranscriptChristopher 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.
Schaeffer's Investment Research90d agoneutral
Options Traders Eyeing 2 Burger Giants After EarningsSHAK is trading at its lowest level in two years
Nation's Restaurant News90d agoneutral
Krispy Kreme outsources delivery logistics as turnaround gains speedCEO Josh Charlesworth said the Artemis doughnut launch had to be extended because of high demand
GuruFocus.com90d agobullish
McDonald's Warns Of Deceleration Despite $6.5 Billion Revenue BeatMcDonald's topped revenue and earnings estimates, but warned weaker consumer sentiment could pressure second-quarter results.
GuruFocus.com90d agobullish
McDonald's Beats Q1 As Value Meals Drive SalesConsumers keep turning to affordable menu options
Reuters Videos90d agobearishVIDEO
Shake Shack stumbles as fast‑food demand softens; shares plunge<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>
Yahoo Finance90d agoneutral
After a big win in the burger showdown, Burger King eyes taking on McDonald's Egg McMuffinGame on, Egg McMuffin.
MT Newswires90d agobearish
Shake Shack Stock Plunges as Inclement Weather Hurts First-Quarter PerformanceShake Shack (SHAK) shares plummeted Thursday after the fast food chain operator's first-quarter resu
Fortune90d agoneutral
McDonald’s posts better-than-expected first quarter sales. But higher gas prices threaten demand“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 Wall Street Journal90d agoneutral
McDonald’s Presses Ahead in Fast Food’s Value-Menu WarsThe burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.
Zacks90d agoneutral
Jobless Claims Increased Less Than ExpectedJobless Claims Increased Less Than Expected
Exec Edge90d agobullish
Krispy Kreme 1Q Adjusted EBITDA Jumps 38% Amid TurnaroundBy 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 […]
Yahoo Finance90d agoneutral
Burger King president says fast food is 'a zero-sum game' — and BK is winningBurger King went on a listening tour and said it took customers' feedback to heart.
Proactive90d agoneutral
McDonald’s Q1 earnings top estimates, driven by global growth and higher check sizesMcDonald'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...