Goldman Sachs flags ongoing risks for U.S. restaurants in 2025, with macro uncertainty, weak consumer sentiment, and tariff pressures weighing on growth.
The end of the earnings season is always a good time to take a step back and see who shined (and who not so much). Let’s take a look at how traditional fast food stocks fared in Q4, starting with Domino's (NASDAQ:DPZ).
Commodity trends shifted in Q1, with deflation in grains but a spike in coffee prices. Restaurant stocks lag historic EPS multiples, and investors now eye April demand and potential tariff impacts.
Chart currently trades at $127 per share and has shown little upside over the past six months, posting a middling return of 1%. However, the stock is beating the S&P 500’s 10.7% decline during that period.
Stock market expert Jon Erlichman recently shared a review of stock returns during the last six U.S. recessions, highlighting those that have performed well in difficult times.
The end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Arcos Dorados (NYSE:ARCO) and the rest of the traditional fast food stocks fared in Q4.
McDonald's leverages its global reach, impressive digital engagement, and consistent dividends to maintain investor appeal despite evolving market dynamics.
KO stock may leave short-term investors wanting more, but if you have a long time horizon, the current market environment may offer an enticing entry point
XLY slipped Thursday as investors took profits following Wednesday's tariff-driven consumer stock rally. Cooling inflation supported sentiment, but Amazon, Tesla, and others retreated after sharp previous gains.
While the Dow Jones represents industry leaders, not every stock in the index is a safe bet.
Some are facing headwinds like declining demand, rising costs, or disruptive new competitors.
