same-store sales News & Analysis
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McDonald's (MCD) Earnings Beat Estimates with $6.52 Billion Revenue
McDonald's (MCD) reported first-quarter earnings with adjusted EPS of $2.83, surpassing expectations of $2.74. Revenue reached $6.52 billion, exceeding the forecast of $6.47 billion, marking a 9% increase. The fast-food chain's net income rose to $1.98 billion, or $2.78 per share, up from $1.87 billion and $2.60 per share a year earlier. Same-store sales grew by 3.8% overall and 3.9% in the U.S., which aligns closely with analyst estimates. This performance indicates resilience despite a challenging environment marked by rising fuel prices.
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Restaurant Brands (Q1) earnings beat expectations with $2.26B revenue
Restaurant Brands International (QSR) reported Q1 earnings of $338 million, or 97 cents per share, up from $159 million, or 49 cents per share, a year earlier. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) were 86 cents, beating expectations of 82 cents, while revenue reached $2.26 billion, exceeding the forecast of $2.24 billion. Same-store sales increased 3.2%, driven by 5.8% growth at Burger King, surpassing estimates of 3.5%. However, challenges such as high beef costs and competitive pressures at Popeyes, which saw a 6.5% decline in same-store sales, were noted as potential risks for the company.
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Chipotle (CMG) to Report Q1 Earnings with EPS of 24 Cents
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) is set to announce its Q1 earnings, with analysts projecting earnings per share of 24 cents and revenue of $3.07 billion. Over the last year, CMG shares have decreased by 35%, reflecting ongoing challenges with same-store sales, which are expected to decline by 0.7% this quarter. For 2026, the company is anticipating flat same-store sales, indicating that current struggles may persist. The broader economic context, including rising fuel prices from geopolitical tensions, could further impact consumer spending and sales performance.
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Chipotle (CMG) Q1 Earnings Expected to Show Revenue Growth
Chipotle (CMG) is set to report Q1 earnings with revenue anticipated at $3.07 billion, a 7% year-over-year increase. However, same-store sales are projected to have declined by 0.9%. Adjusted earnings per share are expected to drop to $0.24, down from $0.29 in the same quarter last year. The company's stock has decreased by 11% in 2023, reflecting challenges in customer traffic due to economic pressures.
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