David Palmer

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ: WEN) with a Sector Perform rating and $8.50 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “Wendy's challenge as a mature concept will be to stay relevant in the eyes...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Texas Roadhouse (NASDAQ: TXRH) with an Outperform rating and $32.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We believe Texas Roadhouse delivers a combination of employee incentives, high...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) with an Outperform rating and $90.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “Starbucks's stock has revalued in recent quarters as its SSS growth...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Noodles & Co. (NASDAQ: NDLS) with a Sector Perform rating and $45.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We see many reasons to feel confident in long-term EPS growth of ~25%....

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) with a Sector Perform rating and $100.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “McDonald's brand position, format (e.g. drive-thru), scale and rent/...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Dunkin' Brands Group (NASDAQ: DNKN) with an Outperform rating and $57.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We believe the launch of digital loyalty in 1Q14, together with ongoing...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Darden Restaurants (NYSE: DRI) with a Sector Perform rating and $55.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We see modest upside in Darden's stock. While there is reason to expect...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) with an Outperform rating and $620.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We believe Chipotle's combination of high incremental returns and...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Burger King Worldwide (NYSE: BKW) with a Sector Perform rating and $22.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “Burger King's 100% franchised business model offers stability and...

In a report published Friday, RBC Capital Markets analyst David Palmer initiated coverage on Brinker International (NYSE: EAT) with an Outperform rating and $50.00 price target. In the report, RBC Capital Markets noted, “We believe more relevant menu innovation and increased media weight will...

Yum Brands (NYSE: YUM) has released impressive quarterly results. Yum Brands is the parent company of Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and KFC. In an interview with CNBC, David Palmer, UBS senior restaurant analyst shared his views about the stock. He said, “We like the stock, particularly in the second half...

Analysts David Palmer and Jeffrey Birnbaum at UBS (NYSE: UBS) have released a report reviewing the fourth-quarter at Kraft Foods, Inc. (NYSE: KFT). The company has reported results for the fourth-quarter today. The company managed to surpass EPS expectations. However, analysts believe that...

McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) reported better-than-expected earnings last week when it beat the market expectation of $5.94 billion in Q4 revenue. It registered $5.97 billion revenue for the quarter. Talking with CNBC, UBS senior restaurant analyst David Palmer gave a ‘buy’ rating for the stock....