Top Stock Reports for McDonald's, 3M & Stryker

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 26,2017

Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, including McDonald's (MCD), 3M (MMM), and Stryker (SYK).

• SYK Quick QuoteSYKPositive Net Change
• MMM Quick QuoteMMMPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Restaurant Roundup: McDonald's (MCD) Beats, Domino's (DPZ) Slumps

by Ryan McQueeney Published on July 25,2017

It's been an interesting morning in the restaurant space as several of the industry's major players, including McDonald's (MCD) and Domino's (DPZ), reported their latest earnings results.

• DPZ Quick QuoteDPZNegative Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

McDonald's (MCD) Tops Q2 Earnings on Solid Comps Growth

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 25,2017

Positive guest counts across all the segments drove global comps at McDonald's Corp. (MCD) in second-quarter 2017.

• YUM Quick QuoteYUMNegative Net Change
• BJRI Quick QuoteBJRIPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• DNKN Quick QuoteDNKNPositive Net Change

McDonald's (MCD) Tops Q2 Earnings & Revenue Estimates

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 25,2017

McDonald's Corp. (MCD) beats on earnings as our consensus earnings estimate called for earnings per share of $1.62, and the company reported earnings of $1.73 per share

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Sizing Up the Q2 Earning Season

by Sheraz Mian Published on July 25,2017

We discuss the Q2 earnings scorecard and evolving expectations for the second half of the year.

• ORCL Quick QuoteORCLPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• ADBE Quick QuoteADBEPositive Net Change

Buffalo Wild Wings (BWLD) Q2 Earnings: Stock to Disappoint?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 24,2017

Increased cost of traditional chicken wings coupled with higher promotional activity as well as labor and operating expenses might dent Buffalo Wild Wings Inc.'s (BWLD) profits in the second quarter.

• YUM Quick QuoteYUMNegative Net Change
• BWLD Quick QuoteBWLDNo Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• TXRH Quick QuoteTXRHNegative Net Change

Restaurant Stocks' Q2 Earnings Due on Jul 25: MCD, CMG, DPZ

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 24,2017

Though the overall scenario of the restaurant industry is still bordering on the negative, it is set to witness improvement in Q2 over the recent quarters on the back of improving economic indicators

• CMG Quick QuoteCMGPositive Net Change
• DPZ Quick QuoteDPZNegative Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 24,2017

• GOOGL Quick QuoteGOOGLPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• CAT Quick QuoteCATPositive Net Change

Why Earnings Season Could Be Great for McDonald's (MCD)

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 24,2017

McDonald's (MCD) is seeing favorable earnings estimate revision activity and has a positive Zacks Earnings ESP heading into earnings season.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Bear of the Day: Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)

by Eric Dutram Published on July 24,2017

This might be a half-baked stock idea for investors thanks to sluggish estimates and a poor trend right now.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• CAKE Quick QuoteCAKEPositive Net Change

McDonald's (MCD) Buckles Up for Q2 Earnings: A Beat in Store?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 21,2017

Various strategic efforts undertaken by McDonald's Corp. (MCD) to improve guest count is likely to drive revenues in the second quarter.

• PCLN Quick QuotePCLNNegative Net Change
• YUM Quick QuoteYUMNegative Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Four Takeaways from the Q2 Earnings Season

by Sheraz Mian Published on July 21,2017

The results thus far provide a positive and reassuring view of corporate earnings.

• INTC Quick QuoteINTCNegative Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• SBUX Quick QuoteSBUXPositive Net Change

Chipotle (CMG) to Report Q2 Earnings: Will it Disappoint?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 20,2017

Higher expenses related to marketing and promotional activities, food costs as well as a soft industry backdrop might hamper Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s (CMG) performance in the second quarter.

• YUM Quick QuoteYUMNegative Net Change
• CMG Quick QuoteCMGPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• WING Quick QuoteWINGPositive Net Change

Will AB InBev (BUD) Turn Around Earnings Performance in Q2?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 20,2017

Anheuser-Busch InBev SA/NV (BUD), alias AB InBev, is slated to release second-quarter 2017 results on Jul 27.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• BUD Quick QuoteBUDPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Will Dark Clouds Marr Tractor Supply's (TSCO) Q2 Earnings?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 19,2017

Tractor Supply Company (TSCO) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2017 results on Jul 26, after the market closes.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• TSCO Quick QuoteTSCOPositive Net Change

Ruby Tuesday (RT) to Report Q4 Earnings: What's in Store?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 18,2017

Higher labor costs and other expenses related to initiatives are expected to impact Ruby Tuesday, Inc.'s (RT) profits in the to-be-reported quarter.

• AMZN Quick QuoteAMZNPositive Net Change
• RT Quick QuoteRTPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change

Will Colgate (CL) Retain Positive Earnings Streak in Q2?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 17,2017

Consumer goods behemoth, Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL) is scheduled to report second-quarter 2017 results on Jul 21, 2017, before the opening bell.

• CAT Quick QuoteCATPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• WFM Quick QuoteWFMPositive Net Change

Buffalo Wild Wings Stock Continues to Lose Value: Here's Why

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 14,2017

Buffalo Wild Wings Inc. (BWLD) has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell) and we fear that the company might continue to disappoint in the near term.

• BWLD Quick QuoteBWLDNo Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change

Fastenal (FAST) Tops Q2 Earnings & Revenues, Margins Improve

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 12,2017

Fastenal Company's (FAST) earnings of 52 cents per share in the second quarter of 2017 surpassed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 50 cents by 4%.

• HD Quick QuoteHDPositive Net Change
• FAST Quick QuoteFASTPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change

Red Robin Set to Launch Outlet in Florida, Expand Footprint

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 11,2017

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (RRGB) plans to open a new Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brew restaurant at Jacksonville, FL, on Jul 24.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• SAUC Quick QuoteSAUCPositive Net Change

Winning Stock Picks from the Top 4 Industries with the Biggest Job Growth

by Kevin Matras Published on July 11,2017

Kevin Matras goes over how to find winning stock-picking ideas in the government's 'boring' economic reports. Highlighted stocks include ANTM, MAN, MCD and LKFN.

• MAN Quick QuoteMANPositive Net Change
• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• ANTM Quick QuoteANTMPositive Net Change
• LKFN Quick QuoteLKFNPositive Net Change

McDonald's Hits a 52-Week High: What's Driving the Stock?

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 10,2017

Shares of McDonald's Corporation (MCD) hit a 52-week high of $156.56 on Jul 7.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• SAUC Quick QuoteSAUCPositive Net Change

Why Investors Should Avoid El Pollo Loco Stock at the Moment

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 10,2017

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) has a number of aspects that make it an unattractive investment option at this point.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• LOCO Quick QuoteLOCONegative Net Change

Here's Why You Should Steer Clear of Potbelly (PBPB) Stock

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 07,2017

Here are some factors that suggest why it would be a wise decision to drop the stock from your portfolio now.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• PBPB Quick QuotePBPBPositive Net Change

4 Reasons to Avoid Habit Restaurants (HABT) Stock Right Now

by Zacks Equity Research Published on July 06,2017

The Habit Restaurants, Inc. (HABT) has been disappointing investors, of late.

• MCD Quick QuoteMCDPositive Net Change
• RRGB Quick QuoteRRGBNegative Net Change
• PLAY Quick QuotePLAYPositive Net Change
• HABT Quick QuoteHABTPositive Net Change