(MCD) McDonalds Rated BUY as Earnings Season Rolls On – ValuEngine.com
So far this week we have provided data on Apple, United Technologies, and US Airways ahead of the earnings reports. Today we finish off our earnings week coverage with our data on fast food giant...
View Article(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza Beats The Street on Higher Sales
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) reported second quarter 2011 earnings of 40 cents per share, which outpaced the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 4 cents and the year-ago quarter’s adjusted earnings by 7 cents....
View Article(MCD) Ugly U.S. Jobs Report in Depth Part 2
This month’s employment report was just plain ugly. There were, on balance, NO new jobs created in August, according to the establishment survey. Also, the job creation totals for July were cut to...
View Article(MCD) McDonald’s Reports Weak August Comps
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) has posted global comparable sales (comps) growth of 3.5% in August on the back of strong beverage sales as well as core menu products. However, the fast-food chain operator...
View Article(CBRL) Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Beats Estimates
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc. (CBRL) reported fourth quarter 2011 adjusted earnings of 99 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 90 cents. Quarterly earnings exclude a charge...
View Article(BNHN) Benihana Sales Increase After Being Hurt by Hurricane Irene
Benihana Inc (BNHN), the largest operator of Japanese restaurants in the U.S, posted restaurant sales of $24.9 million in the four-week period ending September 11, 2012, up 5.6% from $23.5 million...
View Article(YUM) Yum! Cuts Off Two Brands
Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) has finally found the right candidate for the sale of its brands –– Long John Silver’s and A&W. The company recently inked definitive agreements with two separate buyers led...
View Article(CAKE) The Cheesecake Factory Expands in California
The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE), which currently operates 168 restaurants, recently announced the opening of a new unit in San Mateo, California. This is the fifth of the company’s targeted 7 new...
View Article(RRGB) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers 2011 Growth on Track
Colorado-based Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Inc. (RRGB), which currently operates more than 450 restaurants across the United States and Canada, is set to open a new restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland on...
View Article(MCD) A Smart Play in Down Markets – Multinational Stocks
by Jason Jenkins, Investment U Research Thursday, October 6, 2011 What do you do in a bear market? Most people would tell you to run and get out. Thousands of investors are flocking to the perceived...
View Article(TXRH) Texas Roadhouse Beats The Street – Outlook Up
Texas Roadhouse Inc (TXRH) recently posted third quarter 2011 earnings of 22 cents, which exceeded the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 19 cents and grew 15% year over year. The higher-than-expected results...
View Article(YUM) Yum! Brands Announces Board Approves Share Buyback
Louisville, Kentucky-based Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM) recently announced that its board has approved the share repurchase of an additional $750 million. The company has been consistently enhancing...
View Article(KONA) Kona Grill to Begin Share Buyback Program
After swinging back to profit in the third quarter of 2011, Kona Grill Inc (KONA) is set to boost investors’ wealth by initiating a share buyback program. The board of directors of Kona, the owner and...
View Article(MCD) McDonald’s Analyst Shares Rated Stable at Neutral
We remain Neutral on McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) with solid comparable sales (comps) momentum, expansion and accelerated remodeling on the one side, and commodity inflation, increased selling, general and...
View Article(KKD) Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Beats Earnings Expectations – Ups Outlook
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) posted third quarter 2012 earnings of 7 cents per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate by a penny. Quarterly earnings more than doubled from the year-ago level...
View Article(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Although Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) registered improving blended comparable restaurant sales for the last few quarters, recent woes at Olive Garden continue to nag the company. Stiff competition...
View Article(DRI) Darden Restaurants Incorporated – Bear of the Day
Although Darden Restaurants, Inc. (DRI) registered improving blended comparable restaurant sales for the last few quarters, recent woes at Olive Garden continue to nag the company. Stiff competition...
View Article(BJRI) BJ’s Restaurants – Bull of the Day
BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI) remains well positioned to sustain its growth momentum, while generating improved earnings on the heels of efficient operations and innovative offerings. These also help the...
View Article(RRGB) Red Robin Gourmet Burgers – Bull of the Day
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) reported another solid quarter with fourth-quarter 2011 earnings surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate as it experienced upside in revenue and margin. The company is...
View Article(KKD) Krispy Kreme Doughnuts COO Steps Down
Winston-Salem, North Carolina-based Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. (KKD) recently announced that its President and Chief Operating Officer (COO) Kenneth A. May has stepped down from his position citing...
View Article(BWLD) Buffalo Wild Wings Beat Earnings Again
Restaurant operator Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.(BWLD), recently reported first quarter 2012 earnings of 98 cents per share, surpassing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 95 cents per share and also jumping...
View Article(MCD) European Anxieties Persist
Europe is again in the news this morning, with Spain-centric fears reminding investors that the region’s problems are far from settled. With yields on Spanish government bonds reaching Euro-era highs,...
View Article(MCD) McDonald’s Corporation – Bear of the Day
McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) enjoyed increased global same-store sales and moderate growth prospects with its exposure to faster-growing international markets, a strong balance sheet and consistent earnings....
View Article(CAKE) The Cheesecake Factory Makes its Overseas Debut
The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE) opened a Cheesecake Factory restaurant at The Dubai Mall on August 16. The new 13,851 square feet Dubai restaurant can accommodate 300 guests. This new unit, opened...
View Article(EAT) Brinker International Raises Dividend by 25%
Brinker International Inc. (EAT) recently hiked its quarterly dividend payout by 4 cents to 20 cents per share, reflecting a 25.0% increase from the prior dividend payout. This equates to an annual...
View Article(CAKE) The Cheesecake Factory in Expansion Mode
In order to boost its national presence, The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (CAKE) recently opened its new outlet at Quaker Bridge Mall situated in Lawrence Township, New Jersey. The company plans to open...
View Article(MCD) McDonald’s Hikes Dividend 10%
Oak Brook, Illinois-based McDonald’s Corp. (MCD) recently increased its quarterly dividend by 10% from 70 cents per share paid previously. This equates to an annual pay out of $3.08 per share. The...
View Article(MCD) Restaurant Industry Stock Outlook – October 2012 – Industry Outlook
Despite beginning the year on a relatively positive note, sales momentum in the U.S. restaurant industry appears to have slackened in the second quarter of 2012, mostly reflecting macroeconomic issues....
View Article(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza’s Store Count Reaches Milestone
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ), a leading pizza company, has continued to be on a growth trajectory with the opening of its 10,000th store. The company took 53 years, since it opened its first store in 1960...
View Article(DAVE) Famous Dave’s of America Makes Executive Changes
Yesterday, Famous Dave’s of America Inc. (DAVE) revealed that it has appointed John Gilbert III as the chief executive officer (CEO) with immediate effect. Gilbert replaced Christopher O’Donnell, who...
View Article(EAT) Burger King Worldwide Partners Beboca
To further strengthen its global footprint, Burger King Worldwide (BKW) recently inked a joint venture deal with Beboca Ltd in Central America. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Per...
View Article(KKD) Krispy Creme Upgraded to Strong Buy
On January 19, Zacks Investment Research upgraded Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc.(KKD) to a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) backed by its international expansion. Why the Upgrade? Strong momentum in the...
View Article(MCD) McDonald’s Beats Forecasts on Top and Bottom Lines
McDonald’s Corporation’s (MCD) fourth quarter 2012 earnings of $1.38 per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as the year-ago earnings of $1.33 per share. Improvement in top-line coupled...
View Article(TXRH) Texas Roadhouse Earnings Beat The Street Overall
Texas Roadhouse Inc.’s (TXRH) fourth-quarter 2012 earnings of 19 cents per share surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate as well as prior-year earnings by 11.76%. Increased revenues along with efficient...
View Article(EAT) Brinker International Revises Fiscal 2013 Guidance and Long-term Outlook
Brinker International Inc. (EAT) recently revised its guidance for fiscal 2013 and also updated its long-term outlook. Revised Fiscal 2013 Guidance The company now expects that its adjusted earnings...
View Article(KKD) Dunkin’ Brands Group Strengthens Foothold in Ohio
In a bid to expand its presence in Ohio., Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc.’s ( DNKN) subsidiary Dunkin Donuts and Gilligan Oil Company LLC. has recently entered into a multi-unit store development contract....
View Article(WEN) Wendy’s Shares Stay Neutral
We maintain our Neutral recommendation on the restaurateur The Wendy’s Co. (WEN). While we prefer the company’s multi-year turnaround plan to improve its restaurant operating margins, reinvigorate...
View Article(YUM) YUM! Brand’s China Sales Tumble Again
It seems that the Chinese division of Yum! Brands Inc. (YUM), which is also the largest contributor to its revenue stream, is going through a bad phase. In a recent SEC filing, Yum! Brands stated that...
View Article(RRGB) Burger King Worldwide Issues First Quarter 2013 Guidance
Miami, FL-based hamburger restaurant chain Burger King Worldwide, Inc. (BKW) recently provided guidance for the first quarter of 2013. Burger King projects that adjusted earnings will grow nearly 25%...
View Article(BWLD) Buffalo Wild Wings Stays Neutral
We maintain our Neutral recommendation on casual dining restaurants chain Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD). While we prefer the company’s strong brand potential and ongoing expansion strategy, an...
View Article(KONA) Kona Grill First Quarter Earnings Beat – Revenues Miss
Kona Grill Inc.’s (KONA) first-quarter 2013 earnings of 12 cents per share beat the Zacks Consensus Estimate by 9.1% but were 7.7% lower than the year-ago earnings of 13 cents. A choppy sales...
View Article(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza First Quarter Earnings Impress
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) reported first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 59 cents per share, outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents by 5.4% and that of the year-ago quarter by 25.5%....
View Article(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza’s First Quarter Earnings Impress
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) reported first-quarter 2013 adjusted earnings of 59 cents per share, outperforming the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 56 cents by 5.4% and that of the year-ago quarter by 25.5%....
View Article(JACK) Jack in the Box Lags Earnings and Revenue Estimates
Jack in the Box Inc. (JACK) recently posted second-quarter fiscal 2013 adjusted earnings of 30 cents per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents by 3.2% and comparable year-ago...
View Article(BWLD) Buffalo Wild Wings Earns Negative Investment Interest Rating
Texas (September 1, 2013) Wax Ink has issued a Negative Investment Interest opinion for Buffalo Wild Wings, Inc. (Nasdaq: BWLD) based on a recent baseline equity review which placed fair value between...
View Article(EAT) Brinker International Builds Up in Canada
Brinker International Inc. (EAT) is set to buy 11 of its franchised Chili’s restaurants based in Alberta, Canada from Speedy Creek Ltd., which has long been one of its franchisees. The acquisition,...
View Article(DPZ) Domino’s Pizza Dishes out Pizza in New Orleans
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (DPZ) is set to launch its new restaurant in Metairie, New Orleans in association with its franchisee owner, Glenn Mueller, on May 28, 2013. The opening will mark the debut of the...
View Article(EAT) Brinker International – Value Alert
Texas (June 9, 2013) Wax Ink has issued a Loss of Investment Interest rating for Brinker International, Inc. (NYSE: EAT) based on a recent baseline equity review which placed fair value between...
View Article(CAKE) Study Showing Oreos to Be Addictive as Cocaine Is Bunk-But It’s Hardly...
Last week, Connecticut College made the headlines by comparing Oreo cookies to cocaine. Neuroscientist Joseph Schroeder, who led the study, reported: “Our research supports the theory that high-fat and...
View Article(MCD) Three Predictions for the New Year
Every year around this time we make promises to ourselves or our loved ones – that despite our best intentions are difficult to keep. We start sneaking chocolate around January 15. We stop going to the...
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