Restaurant stocks

The fourth quarter is shaping up to be a difficult one for casual dining stocks, and one Wall Street analyst issued a wave of downgrades Monday in response to the latest industry data. The Analyst BMO Capital Markets analyst Andrew Strelzik made the following rating and target changes: Bloomin...

Shares of Applebee’s and IHOP parent Dine Brands Global, Inc. (NYSE: DIN) have surged roughly 30 percent in the past month, leading Raymond James to adjust its stance on the stock.  The Analyst Raymond James analyst Brian Vaccaro downgraded Dine Brands from Strong Buy to Outperform...

Earnings season is kicking off and restaurant stocks are on deck to report. Heading into the sector's prints, Stifel offered a cheat sheet for what investors should expect. The Analyst Stifel's Chris O'Cull. The Thesis O'Cull felt it prudent to survey consumer-focused investors...

Shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) were trading lower by around 4 percent early Tuesday morning after the company reported its fiscal first-quarter earnings report. The restaurant operator reported that it earned 99 cents per share in the quarter, which was in-line with the $1.00 per...

The shock waves from Hurricane Harvey — which has caused a diaspora of great magnitude and the deaths of at least 30 people — are continuing to reverberate in the market. Oil refineries have halted operations, prompting surges in national gas prices. Vehicles are underwater and...

Investing in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)'s stock in the hopes of a recovery in sales is "risky, especially if expectations are optimistic," analysts at Deutsche Bank commented in a research report. The firm's Brett Levy maintains a Sell rating on Chipotle's stock...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)'s reputation and ongoing initiatives to improve its brand image may take a hit following more reports that several customers reported symptoms of norovirus after eating at their stores. This event is reason enough for Wells Fargo's Jeff Farmer to...

Shares of Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) were trading higher by more than 3 percent early Tuesday morning after the company reported its fiscal fourth-quarter results and issued guidance for the coming year. Darden Restaurants, the parent company of Olive Garden and other restaurant chains,...

Shares of McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) are up more than 25 percent since the start of 2017 and even hit a new all-time high of $155.28 on Tuesday. As such, many investors are wondering if now is a time to cash in on profits or if the popular fast food restaurant chain's stock has further...

BMO Capital Markets' Andrew Strelzik initiated coverage of restaurant giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) with an Outperform rating and $153 price target for three main reasons. 1. Early Stages Of A Turnaround Strelzik expects McDonald's to achieve its 2019 objectives, as the company is still...

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) is holding its first ever appreciation event for loyalty members. Domino's loyalty program offers members 10 points for every online order of $10 or more. After 60 points, members are entitled to a free medium two-topping pizza. The program was launched in 2015, and...

After much speculation on Monday, JAB Holdings and Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA) agreed to merge in a $7.5 billion deal in which Panera's shareholders will receive $315 per share in cash. Here is how the deal stacks up against other notable restaurant M&As.  Panera-JAB: The Second...

For the first time ever, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) customers can place an order and pay for a Big Mac or any other meal through their mobile device. According to a CNBC report, McDonald's will begin testing a mobile order and payment app in 80 stores across Northern California and...

It shouldn't be a surprise global fast food chains offer different menu items in different countries to cater to local preferences. Here's a list of some of the menu items found in other countries that American fast food lovers might love to eat at home. Singapore: KFC's Fried Chicken...