Companies that consistently increase their sales, margins, or returns on capital are usually rewarded with the best returns,
and those that can do all three for years on end are almost always the legendary stocks that return 100 times your money.
Under the decisive leadership of CEO Brian Niccol, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) has reached a pivotal milestone in its multi-year "Back to Starbucks" transformation. As of February 2026, the Seattle-based coffee giant is reporting its first sustained period of domestic traffic growth in two years, a feat attributed to its "National
Coffee chain Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) reported Q4 CY2025 results exceeding the market’s revenue expectations, with sales up 29.4% year on year to $443.6 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.02 billion at the midpoint came in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 73.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Coffee chain Dutch Bros (NYSE:BROS) reported revenue ahead of Wall Street’s expectations in Q4 CY2025, with sales up 29.4% year on year to $443.6 million. On the other hand, the company’s full-year revenue guidance of $2.02 billion at the midpoint came in 1% below analysts’ estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.17 per share was 73.9% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
As of February 11, 2026, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) has once again asserted its dominance in the global Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) sector. Following a blockbuster Q4 2025 earnings report released this morning, the company’s stock has surged to an all-time high, driven by a record-breaking expansion of its digital ecosystem and the successful global [...]
Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment.
Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.
In a pivotal moment for the world’s largest coffeehouse chain, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares surged nearly 10% on Wednesday, January 28, 2026, following the release of its fiscal first-quarter earnings. Despite a slight miss on the bottom line, investors ignored the earnings per share (EPS) shortfall, instead fixating on
The following research feature analyzes Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) as of January 28, 2026, following the release of its first-quarter fiscal 2026 results. Introduction On this Tuesday, January 28, 2026, Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) finds itself at a pivotal crossroads. After several years of navigating leadership transitions, cooling consumer sentiment, and a hyper-competitive landscape in [...]
Looking back on traditional fast food stocks’ Q3 earnings, we examine this quarter’s best and worst performers, including Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and its peers.
Let’s dig into the relative performance of Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ:DNUT) and its peers as we unravel the now-completed Q3 traditional fast food earnings season.
