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McDonald's (MCD) delivered strong first-quarter results against a low bar, though there were signs t
CMG is rolling out high-efficiency kitchen gear to boost throughput, with early installs showing 200-400 bps comp lift and better satisfaction.
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
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
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
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.
In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $6.51bn, a 9% increase from $5.95bn in the same period last year.
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,...
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...
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.