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McDonald's and Shake Shack Are Fighting Different Burger WarsValue meals are doing what value meals are supposed to do while premium burgers… less so
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Yahoo Finance90d agoneutral
McDonald's will 'probably' continue offering free refills as self-serve soda machines disappearWorried 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.
Yahoo Finance Video90d agobullishVIDEO
BK Pres. on burger wars: 'We're outperforming the industry right now'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.
24/7 Wall St.90d agobullish
VIX Stands Firm as Fear Drains, Stocks Chase Records and Earnings Keep Dip-Buyers EngagedThe 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
Zacks90d agoneutral
Jobless Claims, Productivity, Earnings Keep Pre-Markets BuoyantQ1 earnings results are setting records, riding the AI trade to new heights.
The Wall Street Journal90d agobearish
Shake Shack Stock Plunges After Burger Chain Unveils Litany of ChallengesInvestor 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.
Yahoo Finance Video90d agoneutralVIDEO
Why McDonald's may be a better consumer story than an investment playMcDonald’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.
Reuters Videos90d agobearishVIDEO
McDonald's misses US sales growth target as consumer spending tightens<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>
Barrons.com90d agoneutral
Dow Gives Back Gains After Topping 50,000The 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.
InvestorsHub90d agobullish
McDonald’s (MCD) tops quarterly expectations as comparable sales strengthen worldwideMcDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded Wall Street expectations, pushing shares approximately 3.
24/7 Wall St.90d agobearish
S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to OptimismThe S&P 500 (^GSPC) punched to a fresh record Wednesday, with the broader market index now perched above 7,300. With a 7.6% YTD gain in the S&P 500 (^GSPC), bulls are back in control, citing a roughly 15% rally off the March low as AI earnings, easing Iran tensions, and softer crude combine to push ... S&P 500 Gains Unleashed on Chip Stock Strength, Falling Oil and Return to Optimism
MT Newswires90d agoneutral
McDonald's First-Quarter Results Top Street Views Despite 'Challenging' EnvironmentMcDonald's (MCD) reported better-than-expected first-quarter results on Thursday, while comparable s
Zacks90d agoneutral
McDonald's (MCD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top EstimatesMcDonald's (MCD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +3.22% and +0.49%, respectively, for the quarter ended March 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Investopedia90d agoneutral
5 Things to Know Before the Stock Market OpensNews of the day for May 7, 2026
MT Newswires90d agoneutral
Peace Agreement Hopes, Strong Earnings Nudge US Equity Futures Higher Pre-BellUS equity futures were marginally higher pre-bell Thursday as hopes for a finalized peace deal betwe
StockStory90d agobullish
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) Q1 CY2026 Sales Beat EstimatesFast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) reported Q1 CY2026 results topping the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 9.4% year on year to $6.52 billion. Its GAAP profit of $2.78 per share was 1.6% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Investing.com90d agobullish
McDonald’s beats estimates as comparable sales riseInvesting.com -- McDonald’s Corp (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter results that exceeded analyst expectations, sending shares around 3.5% higher premarket on Thursday.
The Wall Street Journal90d agoneutral
McDonald’s Value Machine Is Generating Higher SalesThe burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.
Quartz90d agobullish
McDonald's Q1 2026 earnings beat on value meals, Big Arch burgerThe fast-food chain's global comparable sales rose 3.8% and revenue climbed 9% to $6.52 billion in the first quarter
Associated Press90d agoneutral
McDonald's focus on value and a big new burger drive sales in the first quarterMcDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the first quarter as a new burger — and a continuing emphasis on value — brought in customers. McDonald's shares rose nearly 3% before the opening bell Thursday. The limited-time Big Arch burger —- a 1,610-calorie behemoth that went on sale in the U.S. last month — became a viral sensation after McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski posted a video of himself taking a nibble from one.
Nation's Restaurant News90d agoneutral
McDonald’s sales rose last quarter, thanks to value and marketingThe fast-food giant’s U.S. same-store sales rose 3.9% in the first quarter, as the company cited its value, menu innovation and marketing
The Wall Street Journal90d agoneutral
McDonald’s Value Machine Is Generating Higher SalesThe burger giant’s quarterly profit increased despite tough economic conditions. Revenue outpaced analysts’ forecasts.
The Wall Street Journal90d agoneutral
Stocks to Watch: Whirlpool, Snap, Arm, McDonald’s↘️ Whirlpool (WHR): The Michigan-based maker of refrigerators and washing machines roughly halved its full-year earnings guidance and suspeneded its dividend. The stock fell 15% in premarket trading. ↘️ Shell (UK:SHEL): The British energy giant said first-quarter earnings more than doubled, but warned of lower gas production due to the war with Iran.
Reuters90d agoneutral
India's Westlife Foodworld posts quarterly profit rise on steady demandMay 7 (Reuters) - Westlife Foodworld, which operates McDonald's restaurants in west and south India, reported a 56% rise in fourth-quarter profit on Thursday on steady demand for discounted meals.
The Wall Street Journal91d agoneutral
Jobs Report, Earnings: What to Watch for the Rest of the WeekEarnings season marches on as investors will hear from big companies including McDonald's and CoreWeave. Data on the U.S. jobs market will also be watched closely, culminating in April nonfarm payroll numbers Friday.
Barrons.com91d agobullish
McDonald’s Leaned on Value Meals. Earnings Will Show Whether It Worked.For the three months ended in March, analysts polled by FactSet expect the company to report net revenue of $6.47 billion, up 8.4% from the year-ago quarter.
Investopedia91d agoneutral
Here's How Much McDonald's Stock Is Expected to Move After EarningsMcDonald's is set to report earnings ahead of markets opening Thursday, with the stock seen potentially hitting its lowest point in nearly two years following the results.
Yahoo Finance91d agobullish
McDonald's beats Q1 earnings estimates despite challenging environment with value meals and new menu itemsWall Street is looking for McDonald's promotions to help it offset expected consumer weakness.