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McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported Friday yet another "thesis-affirming quarter" in which the fast-food giant showed both tangible and accelerating metrics in its second-quarter results. The Analysts Wells Fargo's Jon Tower maintains an Outperform rating on McDonald's with a...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) shares are soaring one day after reporting a third-quarter earnings beat. Stephens: Starbucks Maintaining Full Valuation  Starbucks' third quarter came in ahead of what he considers a bullish view after posting 7% U.S. comps growth and Chinese...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported better-than-expected second-quarter results highlighted by strong growth in digital sales. Here is a summary of how some of the Street's top analysts reacted to the print. The Analysts BMO Capital Markets' Andrew Strelzik maintains an...

Pizza chain Papa John's Int'l, Inc. (NASDAQ: PZZA) said Wednesday that it will invest an additional $80 million in royalty relief, marketing campaigns and brand initiatives. The Analyst Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintained an Overweight rating on Papa John's with...

Adobe Inc (NASDAQ: ADBE) reported second-quarter results Tuesday that prompted Stephens to adopt a bullish stance on the software maker.  The Analyst James Rutherford upgraded Adobe from Equal-Weight to Overweight with a price target lifted from $288 to $327. The Thesis Adobe reported a "...

Roku Inc (NASDAQ: ROKU) continues to boast a favorable long-term outlook as it addresses a "vital layer" of the streaming video ecosystem, however, a combination of valuation and near-term earnings concerns has Stephens moving to the sidelines. The Analyst Stephens analyst Kyle Evans...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported first-quarter results, which came in better than expected but management's commentary of higher expenses has the Street debating the company's upside potential. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Overweight rating on McDonald's...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported first-quarter results Wednesday highlighted by a top- and bottom-line beat and 9.9-percent growth in comparable sales.  The Analysts  Wedbush's Nick Setyan maintained a Neutral rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a price...

Tyson Foods, Inc. (NYSE: TSN) boasts a diversified portfolio of proteins that will help the company navigate through any volatility within any one food group, according to Stephens. The Analyst Stephens' Ben Bienvenu initiated coverage of Tyson Foods with an Overweight rating and $78 price...

Steakhouse chain Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ: TXRH) reported fourth-quarter results Tuesday that were "somewhat mixed" despite a top-and-bottom-line beat, according to Stephens. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Equal-weight rating on Texas Roadhouse stock...

GrubHub, Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) went on a wild ride Thursday after the company reported a seemingly disappointing quarter, including an earnings miss and below-consensus guidance. After a huge initial sell-off, the stock recovered most of its losses and was trading higher Friday morning. Investors may...

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) hosted analysts for an investor day presentation where management discussed its position in the restaurant market and its outlook. Here is a summary of what some of the Street's top analysts said after the event. The Analysts UBS' Dennis Geiger...

It’s high-risk and “not for the faint of heart,” but CBS Corporation (NYSE: CBS) could emerge from a tumultuous 2018 as a high-reward investment in the new year, according to some sell-side analysts.  The media company is likely to find a new CEO early in the year,...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) reported its fiscal second-quarter adjusted EPS above estimates, despite a higher-than-expected tax rate. The Analyst Stephens’ Will Slabaugh maintained an Overweight rating on Darden Restaurants, with an unchanged $135 price target. The Thesis Darden...