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Yum China Holdings (YUMC) exec exercises rights and sells shares

Yum China Holdings executive Jeff Kuai, General Manager of Pizza Hut, exercised stock appreciation rights for 23,390 shares on August 12, 2026, at exercise prices of $26.98 and $26.56. He subsequently sold or disposed of a net of 14,586 shares at prices ranging from …

1 Russell 2000 Stock on Our Watchlist and 2 That Underwhelm

Small-cap stocks in the Russell 2000 (^RUT) can be a goldmine for investors looking beyond the usual large-cap names. But with less stability and fewer resources than their bigger counterparts, these companies face steeper challenges in scaling their businesses. Picking the right small caps …

Restaurant Brands International Inc. stock rises Thursday, outperforms market

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR) stock increased by 2.09% to C$106.68 on Thursday, outperforming the S&P/TSX Composite Index which rose 0.26%. The company's stock closed 4.4% below its 52-week high of C$111.63, achieved on May 6th. This positive performance occurred during an overall favorable …

Cheesecake Factory is crushing Chipotle in a restaurant rotation not seen in a decade: Chart of the Day

Wall Street is rewriting the restaurant pecking order. This time, established chains are beating the growth stars. Over the past 60 trading, roughly three months, Darden (DRI), Texas Roadhouse (TXRH), Brinker (EAT), Cheesecake Factory (CAKE), and BJ's Restaurants (BJRI) have gained roughly 62% at …

Brinker International, Inc. $EAT Shares Sold by Wedge Capital Management L L P NC

Wedge Capital Management L L P NC reduced its stake in Brinker International (NYSE:EAT) by 21.4% in the second quarter, selling 7,644 shares and retaining 28,122 shares valued at $4.7 million. Despite this, Brinker International reported strong fourth-quarter revenue and optimistic fiscal 2027 guidance, …

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From El Pollo Loco’s Q2 Earnings Call

Resilient Starbucks stock trades near a fresh 52-week high as earnings and guidance support the rall

Starbucks stock is trading near a new 52-week high following stronger-than-expected fiscal third-quarter results and reaffirmed 2026 earnings guidance. The company reported adjusted earnings of $0.85 per share and revenue of $9.32 billion, surpassing analyst estimates. Despite a negative return on equity, operational improvements …

Starbucks Korea Suffers First Loss in 27 Years on PR Debacle

(Bloomberg) -- Starbucks Korea posted its first quarterly loss since it started operations 27 years ago after a marketing debacle triggered a boycott, criticism from President Lee Jae Myung, and a police raid of its corporate offices. Most Read from Bloomberg Walter Sells Lakers, …

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. $LOCO Position Boosted by Assenagon Asset Management S.A.

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. significantly increased its stake in El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ:LOCO) by 97.4% in Q2 2026, bringing its total holdings to 301,505 shares valued at $5.1 million. This move comes as institutional investors collectively own a substantial 81.28% of the …

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. Raises Stock Position in Domino's Pizza Inc $DPZ

Assenagon Asset Management S.A. increased its stake in Domino's Pizza Inc. (NASDAQ:DPZ) by 50.9% in the second quarter, bringing its total holdings to 13,878 shares valued at $4.108 million. Other institutional investors have also adjusted their positions in DPZ, with various firms either increasing …

Starbucks Korea posts 18.4 billion won second quarter loss as sales drop 6 percent

Starbucks Korea, operated by SCK Company, reported an operating loss of 18.4 billion won in the second quarter of 2026, a sharp reversal from a 40.3 billion won profit a year prior, with sales dropping 6.1 percent to 747.3 billion won. While consumer backlash …

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) Receives Average Rating of "Moderate Buy" from Analysts

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) has received a consensus "Moderate Buy" rating from 33 analysts, with an average 12-month price target of $44.16, exceeding its current share price of $32.62. The company recently reported strong Q2 earnings, with EPS of $0.33 against an estimated $0.32 …

Red Robin outlines 2026 adjusted EBITDA guidance of $70M-$73M while advancing $96M refranchising proceeds

Earnings Call Insights: Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) Q2 2026 MANAGEMENT VIEW * "I'm pleased to report that our momentum continued in the second quarter with significant progress across the business as we execute against our priorities under the First Choice plan." (President, CEO …

Jack In The Box Inc (JACK) (Q3 2026) Earnings Call Highlights: Strategic Refinancing and Philly ...

This article first appeared on GuruFocus. Same-Store Sales: Jack in the Box same-store sales decreased 1.1% in Q3, with franchise restaurants down 1.2% and company-owned down 0.9%. Restaurant-Level Margin: Decreased to 17.6% from 17.9% in the prior year. Food and Packaging Costs: 29.3% of …

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From McDonald's’s Q2 Earnings Call

5 Insightful Analyst Questions From McDonald's's Q2 Earnings Call McDonald's second quarter results landed in line with Wall Street's revenue expectations, with earnings slightly above consensus. Management attributed the quarter's muted U.S. performance to inconsistent execution of value menus and operational complexity at the …

Cheesecake factory president sells $3.5m in stock following exercise

David M. Gordon, President of The Cheesecake Factory Inc. (NASDAQ:CAKE), sold approximately $3.52 million worth of company stock on August 10, 2026, following the exercise of employee stock options. The transactions occurred while CAKE's stock was near its 52-week high, having gained 84% over …

BJ's Restaurants Inc (BJRI) Stock Up 3.2% but GF Value Says Overvalued -- GF Score: 64/100

BJ's Restaurants Inc (BJRI) stock recently rose 3.2% to $69.70, but GuruFocus's GF Value estimates it as 73.0% overvalued with an intrinsic value of $40.29. Despite an above-average GF Score of 64/100, driven by strong profitability, its low growth rank and significant insider selling …

Wendy's (WEN) Faces Take Private Bid As Consortium Offer Nears

Find winning stocks in any market cycle. Join 7 million investors using Simply Wall St's investing ideas for FREE. Wendy's (NasdaqGS: WEN) is reportedly the focus of an advanced take-private bid led by its largest shareholder, Trian Fund Management. Trian is said to be …

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Q2 Earnings Call Highlights

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers reported Q2 2026 comparable sales growth and improved restaurant-level margins, driven by its "First Choice" plan. Despite a decline in total revenue due to restaurant closures, the company saw increased traffic and average check, outperforming industry trends in traffic. Red …

Insider Selling: Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Director Sells 3,000 Shares of Stock

Cheesecake Factory Director Edie Ames sold 3,000 shares of CAKE stock for $320,850, reducing her direct ownership by 23.08% to 10,000 shares. This transaction occurred on August 10th and was disclosed in an SEC filing. The sale comes as CAKE shares rose 3.7% to …

McDonald's serving up new kind of energy boost on menus nationwide

McDonald's is expanding its beverage menu nationwide by adding Red Bull, starting with the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer on August 17th. This move aims to boost customer traffic after slower-than-expected sales growth in the second quarter. The company is also enhancing its lineup with …

Why Is Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) Bringing Back Chipotle IQ For Loyalty Members?

Chipotle Mexican Grill has relaunched its Chipotle IQ trivia campaign for loyalty members in the U.S. and Canada, adding new reward mechanics, physical game sweepstakes, and daily streak features. This initiative aims to boost customer engagement and loyalty, aligning with Chipotle's strategy of using …

David Gordon Sells 31,950 Shares of Cheesecake Factory (NASDAQ:CAKE) Stock

Portillo's (PTLO) Q2 2026 Earnings Call Transcript

Image source: The Motley Fool. DATE Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2026 at 4:30 p.m. ET CALL PARTICIPANTS Vice President of Investor Relations - Chris BrandonPresident and Chief Executive Officer - Brett A. Pattersoninterim chief financial officer - Pamela Smith TAKEAWAYS Revenue -- $199 million, representing …

(SG) Movement as an Input in Quant Signal Sets

This article analyzes Sweetgreen Inc. Class A (NYSE: SG) using AI models to generate trading strategies. It highlights weak near and mid-term sentiment but a neutral long-term outlook, identifying an exceptional 193.0:1 risk-reward setup. The analysis provides specific entry, target, and stop-loss zones for …

Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) director reports 3,000-share sale and past purchase fix

Cheesecake Factory director Edie A. Ames reported insider activity, with a trust associated with her selling 3,000 shares of common stock at $106.95 per share on August 10, 2026. The filing also corrected a previously omitted purchase of 500 shares at $49.51 per share …

BJ's Restaurants (NASDAQ:BJRI) Director Sells 7,535 Shares of Stock

BJ's Restaurants Director Noah Elbogen sold 7,535 shares of BJRI stock for approximately $528,505, reducing his direct ownership by 9.52%. Despite the insider sale, the company's shares rose 3.2% to $69.70, near its 12-month high, after exceeding quarterly earnings and revenue expectations. Analyst sentiment …

Restaurant Brands International (QSR) Stock May Be 14% Undervalued Despite Q2 Earnings Beat

Earnings call transcript: Jack in the Box posts Q3 2026 EPS beat as sales miss

Jack in the Box reported mixed Q3 2026 results, beating EPS estimates with $0.96 per share against a $0.90 forecast, but missing revenue targets at $257.66 million versus $264.7 million expected. Despite a 1.1% decline in same-store sales, the stock rose over 9% as …

McDonald's (MCD) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Split On US Execution

Track your investments for FREE with Simply Wall St, the portfolio command center trusted by over 7 million individual investors worldwide. Recent price target moves for McDonald's span from the high US$280s to the mid US$300s, reflecting a wide range of views on where …

Capital World Investors (SBUX) reports 8.2% beneficial stake in Starbucks common stock

Capital World Investors has filed an amended Schedule 13G/A, reporting a beneficial ownership of 92,900,338 shares, or 8.2%, of Starbucks Corp. common stock as of June 30, 2026. The firm holds sole voting power over 91,982,147 shares and sole dispositive power over all 92,900,338 …

Papa John’s rating cut by S&P on weak sales performance

S&P Global Ratings has downgraded Papa John's International Inc. to B+ from BB- due to weaker-than-expected operating performance and a revised 2026 guidance. The rating agency expects the company's adjusted leverage to remain above 4x through 2027, driven by declining North American comparable sales …

Cracker Barrel (CBRL) CEO David Deno granted RSUs and 7,434 stock options

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. (CBRL) CEO David J. Deno was granted 3,565 time-based restricted stock units (RSUs) and 7,434 stock options on August 10, 2026. Both awards are employment-related and will vest on August 10, 2029, contingent on his continued employment. The …

Restaurant Brands (QSR) holder 3G details 21.3% stake and 2026 unit exchange

3G Restaurant Brands Holdings GP Ltd. and 3G Restaurant Brands Holdings LP have updated their Schedule 13D filing for Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), detailing recent exchanges of Exchangeable Units. The filing indicates that 3G RBH transferred 4,784,732 Exchangeable Units on August 10, 2026, …

Restaurant Brands (QSR) major holder moves 4.78M exchangeable units in cash exchange

3G Restaurant Brands Holdings LP, a major shareholder in Restaurant Brands International Inc. (QSR), reported transactions involving 4,784,732 exchangeable units. This included an exchange notice for 2,784,549 units to be repurchased for cash by RBI LP, and an additional transfer of 2,000,183 units for …

BJ’s restaurants director Elbogen reports $528,504 stock sale

Noah A. Elbogen, a director at BJ’s Restaurants Inc. (NASDAQ:BJRI), sold 7,535 shares of common stock for $528,504 on August 10, 2026. This transaction occurred after the company reported strong Q2 revenue and comparable restaurant sales, leading to positive analyst responses and increased price …