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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 …

Is Texas Roadhouse (TXRH) Fairly Valued After New Openings, Dividends, And Earnings?

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) Stock Up 4.0% but GF Value Says Overvalued

Darden Restaurants Inc (DRI) shares recently rose 4.0% to $227.68, significantly above its 52-week low. However, GuruFocus's GF Value indicates the stock is 8.1% overvalued at this price, despite having a strong GF Score of 87/100 due to solid profitability and growth. Insider activity …

Red Robin (RRGB) Misses Q2 Earnings Estimates

Red Robin (RRGB) came out with quarterly earnings of $0.12 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $0.28 per share. This compares to earnings of $0.26 per share a year ago. These figures are adjusted for non-recurring items. This quarterly report represents an …

Brinker International (EAT) Shares Skyrocket, What You Need To Know

Brinker International's shares jumped 12.3% after reporting mixed fiscal fourth-quarter results but issuing a strong outlook for its 2027 financial year, with revenue and earnings per share projected above market expectations. Despite narrowly missing adjusted earnings estimates for the latest quarter, the company's revenue …

Earnings call transcript: Red Robin tops Q2 2026 estimates as traffic improves

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) exceeded Q2 2026 earnings and revenue estimates, reporting adjusted EPS of $0.12 against an expected $0.02 and revenue of $277.6 million versus $270.11 million. The company saw improved traffic, wider restaurant margins, and reaffirmed its full-year guidance, leading to …

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers Announces Retreat In Q2 Profit

(RTTNews) - Red Robin Gourmet Burgers (RRGB) revealed a profit for second quarter that Drops, from the same period last year The company's earnings came in at $0.386 million, or $0.02 per share. This compares with $3.993 million, or $0.21 per share, last year. …

Wendy's Shares Rise As Nelson Peltz's Trian Prepares Takeover Bid

(RTTNews) - Shares of The Wendy's Company (WEN) jumped as much as 15 percent on Wednesday after reports that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a proposal to take the struggling burger chain private. Trading in the stock was temporarily halted due to …

Wendy's Shares Jump As Nelson Peltz's Trian Prepares Takeover Bid

(RTTNews) - Shares of The Wendy's Company (WEN) jumped as much as 15 percent on Wednesday after reports that Nelson Peltz's Trian Fund Management is preparing a proposal to take the struggling burger chain private. Trading in the stock was temporarily halted due to …

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (CMG) rose 2.00% to $32.64 on Wednesday, outperforming the mixed stock market which saw the S&P 500 Index rise and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fall. This gain ended a four-day losing streak for the company's stock.

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Cisco, Jack in the Box, Cerebras, StubHub & more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves after the bell: Jack in the Box — The fast food chain gained more than 1% on better-than-expected earnings for the company's fiscal third quarter. Jack in the Box earned 96 cents per share, topping a …

The Cheesecake Factory Named to the ‘PEOPLE Companies That Care’ List for Sixth Consecutive Year

The Cheesecake Factory has been named to the 2026 PEOPLE Companies That Care list for the sixth consecutive year, ranking 30th. This recognition is based on a confidential employee survey measuring company culture and commitment to employees, their families, and communities. The company highlights …

Capital Research Global Investors (CAVA) discloses 1.2% beneficial stake in CAVA

Capital Research Global Investors has filed an amended ownership report for CAVA Group, Inc. common stock, disclosing a beneficial ownership of 1,444,258 shares, which represents 1.2% of CAVA's outstanding shares. The firm exercises sole voting power over 1,438,018 shares and sole dispositive power over …

JACK IN THE BOX INC 3Q 2026: Revenue $257.7M, EPS $1.03— 10-Q Summary

Jack in the Box Inc. reported a decline in third-quarter 2026 results, with revenue at $257.7 million and diluted EPS at $1.03, both down from the previous year. The company faced challenges including lower transactions, rising input costs, and declining same-store sales. Strategic actions …

Jack in the Box (NASDAQ: JACK) posts profit as Del Taco losses shrink

Jack in the Box Inc. (NASDAQ: JACK) reported a return to overall profitability in Q3 2026, primarily due to significantly reduced losses from its discontinued Del Taco operations, despite softer sales and a decline in same-store sales. The company achieved net earnings of $20.1 …

Starbucks Corp. stock outperforms competitors on strong trading day

Starbucks Corp. (SBUX) shares rose 1.72% to $108.49 on Wednesday, outperforming competitors and marking its second consecutive day of gains. This occurred on a mixed trading day where the S&P 500 Index increased by 0.26% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average fell by 0.04%.

Cannae : Investor Presentation – Summer 2026

Cannae Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNNE) released its Investor Presentation for Summer 2026, outlining its strategy to transition its portfolio towards sports and entertainment-related assets. The presentation highlights Cannae's investment in global football through Black Knight Football Club, its recent acquisition of Exeter Rugby Group, …

Portillo's Inc. (PTLO) director-linked trust acquires 65,355 shares in open-market buy

Portillo's Inc. director Eugene I. Lee Jr. indirectly acquired 65,355 shares of Class A common stock through a Family Trust on August 12, 2026. The shares were purchased in an open-market transaction at a weighted average price of $4.59 per share. Following this acquisition, …

Red Robin (RRGB) posts Q2 2026 results with 1.3% comp growth and $96M refranchising plan

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. reported mixed Q2 2026 results, with comparable restaurant revenue increasing by 1.3% but total revenues and net income declining year-over-year. The company announced three refranchising agreements for 116 restaurants, expected to generate $96 million in gross proceeds to strengthen …

Cava (CAVA) Reports Q2 Earnings: What Key Metrics Have to Say

Cava Group (CAVA) reported $368.44 million in revenue for the quarter ended June 2026, representing a year-over-year increase of 31.3%. EPS of $0.19 for the same period compares to $0.16 a year ago. The reported revenue compares to the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $353.31 …

This Chain's Pepperoni Pizza Outshines Papa Johns And Pizza Hut With Better Sauce And Consistency

The article highlights Domino's pepperoni pizza as superior to offerings from Papa Johns and Pizza Hut. The author praises Domino's for its light, fluffy crust with unique garlic salt seasoning, well-balanced sauce, cheese, and pepperoni ratio, and perfectly textured pepperoni cups. Customer reviews also …

Black Rock Coffee Bar (NASDAQ:BRCB) Given New $10.00 Price Target at DA Davidson

Sector Update: Consumer Stocks Mixed Late Afternoon

Consumer stocks were mixed late Wednesday afternoon with the State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) rising 0.4% and the State Street Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLY) shedding 1%.In corporate news, Brinker International (EAT) shares jumped Silver Upgrade to read …

Managed Account Advisors (PZZA) discloses 6.6% beneficial stake in Papa Johns

Managed Account Advisors LLC has disclosed a 6.6% beneficial ownership stake in Papa Johns International Inc., amounting to 2,158,609 shares. The filing, a Schedule 13G, indicates that the firm has no voting power but holds sole dispositive power over 2,087,919 shares and shared dispositive …