{"ticker": {"uuid": "cc50b797-37a5-43e3-acd0-066ce1821d3e", "symbol": "MCD", "name": "McDonald\u2019s Corporation", "exchange": "NYSE", "country": "US", "sector": "Consumer Cyclical", "industry": "Restaurants"}, "articles": [{"title": "5 Insightful Analyst Questions From McDonald's\u2019s Q2 Earnings Call", "summary": "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 restaurant level. CEO Chris Kempczinski stated, \"We simply didn't execute at the level we needed to in the second quarter,\" highlighting that U.S. restaurant teams struggled with too many simultaneous deployments and underwhelming marketing programs. Internationally, me", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/5-insightful-analyst-questions-mcdonalds-050100440.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-13T05:01:00+00:00", "published_display": "13 Aug 2026 05:01", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.516, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Franchise Alignment", "Operational Improvements", "Value Marketing"]}, {"title": "McDonald's (MCD) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Split On US Execution", "summary": "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 the stock should trade. Analysts lifting targets toward the mid US$300s point to potential upside from U.S. same store sales catalysts, while those trimming targets into the high US$280s to low US$300s flag softer U.S. execution, mixed quarters, and questions around the new McDonald's NEXT strategy. As you read on, you will see ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-mcd-stock-gets-fair-221044356.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T22:10:44+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 22:10", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.491, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Fast Food", "Price Target", "Price Target", "Ratings", "Revenue Growth"]}, {"title": "Brinker Issues Upbeat Outlook Amid Chili's Growth Momentum; Shares Surge", "summary": "Brinker International (EAT) shares jumped Wednesday after the company provided an upbeat fiscal 2027 PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/brinker-issues-upbeat-outlook-amid-174338084.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T17:43:38+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 17:43", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.57, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": []}, {"title": "LW Stock Gains 13.1% in a Month as Volume Growth Supports Momentum", "summary": "Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW shares have gained 13.1% in the past four weeks, bringing the durability of that advance into focus. The move comes as operating trends improve, especially in North America. Investors still have to weigh better volume, customer execution and cost savings against persistent price/mix pressure, subdued restaurant traffic and weakness in the International segment. LW's 13.1% Gain Puts Operating Progress in Focus The advance follows six consecutive quarters of sales-volume growth. Consolidated volume increased 7% in fiscal fourth-quarter 2026, while North America volu", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lw-stock-gains-13-1-153300926.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T15:33:00+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 15:33", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 85, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.468, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Cost Savings", "Earnings", "Foodservice", "Fourth Quarter", "International Weakness", "Restaurant Traffic"]}, {"title": "Yuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services", "summary": "Yuno Yuno Series BYuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services The round, led by Global PayTech Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, QuantumLight Capital, Monashees, Kaszek, Rasmal Ventures, GrowthX Capital, and Further Ventures, is funding Yuno's path to profitability. The raise answers growing customer demand and funds continued product expansion, from agentic commerce to accelerating momentum in the banking sector. The Colombia-founded company is on a trajectory to process $100 billion in a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/yuno-raises-45-million-series-140900289.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T14:09:00+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 14:09", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 81, "event_type": "macro", "event_label": "Macro sensitivity", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.301, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["AI", "Financial Infrastructure", "Funding", "Global Expansion", "Payments"]}, {"title": "Why fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are going all in on energy drinks", "summary": "Fast food chains in search of a sales pick-me-up are back to rolling out energy drinks. The research New research from Citi restaurant analyst Jon Tower on Wednesday easily explains the energy drink push by fast food giants. Here are a few key findings from his survey of 2,400 US consumers: 60% of energy beverage consumption at restaurants/coffee shops is incremental. 49% of respondents suggested an energy drink purchased at a restaurant would replace one purchased elsewhere. 74% of total respondents are very or somewhat interested in purchasing energy drinks from a restaurant or coffeeshop, i", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/why-fast-food-chains-like-mcdonalds-and-starbucks-are-going-all-in-on-energy-drinks-140403330.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T14:04:03+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 14:04", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 79, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.37, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Beverages", "Energy Drinks", "Fast Food", "Market Trends", "Sales"]}, {"title": "Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...'", "summary": "Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Economist Robert Reich's analysis, arguing that McDonald's Corporation issues are not due to structural inequality but rather competition from rivals like Burger King, whose parent company is Restaurant Brands International Inc.. Bessent's post on X on Monday was a response to Reich highlighting the existence of a two-tier economy and widening income inequality in the U.S. Bessent also took a swipe at Reich, claiming that former President Bill Clinton", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/scott-bessent-tells-robert-reich-100108620.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T10:01:08+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 10:01", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 35, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.45, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Competition", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Revenue"]}, {"title": "McDonald's still a tasty pick for investors, market expert says", "summary": "View Comments", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/video/mcdonalds-still-tasty-pick-investors-195030182.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T19:50:30+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 19:50", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.248, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Automotive", "Earnings", "Tech"]}, {"title": "Burger King is back because of the Whopper \u2014 but its next big opportunity isn't food-related", "summary": "Restaurant Brands International-owned (QSR) Burger King has come alive this year because of a revamp to how it makes its iconic Whopper. But the next big sales opportunity for Burger King may not have anything to do with crispier fries or more indulgent breakfast items. It stems from making the restaurants look more visually appealing and less like dilapidated eyesores along a main road. In turn, people are more likely to come in and place an order or submit a mobile order. \"As much as we've made progress on image, we still have a lot of restaurants out there that aren't [in our] modern image,", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/burger-king-is-back-because-of-the-whopper--but-its-next-big-opportunity-isnt-food-related-165137985.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T16:51:37+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 16:51", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.397, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Growth", "Marketing", "Restaurant"]}, {"title": "Krispy Kreme\u2019s Turnaround Sees Many Wins", "summary": "This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Krispy Kreme has opened 450 fresh doors year-to-date. Krispy Kreme is beginning to show what its business is capable of. The doughnut chain spent much of 2025 unwinding costly expansion, closing thousands of underperforming fresh-delivery points, and ending its nationwide McDonald's partnership. Now, CEO Josh Charlesworth sees evidence that the work is producing a healthier growth engine. Krispy Kreme's second-quarter net revenue fell 13 percent to $331 million, a decline tie", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/krispy-kreme-turnaround-sees-many-160812664.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T16:08:12+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 16:08", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 80, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.395, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Growth Strategy", "Restructuring", "Retail"]}, {"title": "McDonald's Pushes 50,000-Store Goal to 2028: Is It Slowing Growth?", "summary": "McDonald's Corporation MCD is taking a slightly more measured approach to restaurant expansion, pushing its goal of reaching 50,000 locations globally to 2028 from the end of 2027. The shift may raise concerns that growth is losing momentum, but management characterized the move as a disciplined adjustment rather than a change in its long-term expansion strategy. Management said cumulative inflation in development costs and a more pressured consumer environment prompted a review of the restaurant pipeline. The company is prioritizing attractive returns and quality of new locations over simply ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-pushes-50-000-store-144100878.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T14:41:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 14:41", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "macro", "event_label": "Macro sensitivity", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.254, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Beverages", "Fast Food", "Inflation", "Restaurant Expansion", "US Sales"]}, {"title": "McDonald's (MCD) Faces Fresh US Growth Questions As Valuation Debate Heats Up", "summary": "Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. McDonald's (MCD) just reported second quarter results that kept revenue and earnings growing, while also revealing slower US comparable sales and rising competitive pressure from Burger King. At the same time, management is reshaping leadership and execution. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. Against that backdrop, McDonald's share price has softened, with the year to date share price return down 9.7% even though the stock has seen a 27.4% total shareholder return over ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-mcd-faces-fresh-us-131342220.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T13:13:42+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 13:13", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.387, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Dividends", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Price Target", "Profitability", "Share Price"]}, {"title": "The Dow Is Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2026. 3 Unstoppable Dow Stocks to Buy in August.", "summary": "When the Dow is quietly beating the S&P and Nasdaq over stretches of 2026, it's usually not because of some obscure industrial stock. It's because a handful of large, consumer\u2011facing companies keep grinding out earnings and dividends in a way that looks unstoppable, even when tech gets choppy. Three of those names still look compelling to me in August: Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a \"Double Down\" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/dow-outperforming-p-500-nasdaq-095000218.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T09:50:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 09:50", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 78, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.378, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Consumer Staples", "Dividends", "Earnings", "Home Improvement", "Loyalty Programs"]}, {"title": "Business Chief Opens Speaker Applications for CXO Summit 2026", "summary": "BizClik Media Limited London, 11 August 2026 - Business Chief, a BizClik Media brand, has opened speaker applications for the CXO Summit 2026, inviting Chief HR Officers, People & Culture Leaders, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Finance Officers and CEOs to join its flagship executive event. The summit, which brings together C-suite leaders to address critical challenges facing modern enterprises, from AI disruption to economic uncertainty. The event has already secured an impressive lineup of speakers from global organisations including McDonald's, Radisson Hotel Group, Wise, Siemens, WPP and", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/business-chief-opens-speaker-applications-090000144.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T09:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 09:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 59, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.244, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["AI Integration", "Leadership Strategy", "Workforce Transformation"]}, {"title": "Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'", "summary": "Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers. Bessent said in a CNBC \"Squawk Box\" interview last week that the \"K-shaped\" economy is over and that a \"C-economy\" is emerging, with lower-income workers beginning to regain ground. Bessent Makes His Case The K-shaped economy refers to a widening gap between higher- and lower-income Americans, with th", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/scott-bessent-says-americas-k-233102162.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T23:31:02+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 23:31", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 33, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.35, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Consumer Spending", "Inflation", "K Shaped Economy", "Retail", "Split", "Wage Growth"]}, {"title": "Wendy's has a massive problem: It's closing restaurants left and right", "summary": "Wendy's (WEN) nearly two years of struggles competing with the likes of behemoths McDonald's (MCD) and Yum! Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell, plus upstarts such as Shake Shack, are creating one big problem. Franchisees are closing their locations and heading for the hills. The reality Buried inside Wendy's brutal second quarter earnings call last week was a mention that 289 locations closed in the US during the first half of the year. There are about 5,700 Wendy's in the US. It doesn't sound like US closures will be abating. \"Understand that the health of franchisees certainly is pressured right now be", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/wendys-has-a-massive-problem-its-closing-restaurants-left-and-right-171131528.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T17:11:31+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 17:11", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 21, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.335, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Executive Turnover", "Fast Food", "Franchise"]}, {"title": "Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald\u2019s", "summary": "For years, Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) was the No. 2 fast-food hamburger chain in the US. Burger King was No. 3. Recent earnings show that those positions have reversed, and the leader, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), has a rival that is growing faster than it is. Earnings show that Wendy's same-store sales have dropped six quarters in a row. At the same time, Burger King's sales have risen for five quarters. (Burger King is part of Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR).)icosha / Shutterstock.com Burger King's increase in same-store sales in the second quarter was 8.3%. Wendy's dropped 7% for the peri", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stronger-burger-king-goes-mcdonald-163313366.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T16:33:13+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 16:33", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 46, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.204, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Fast Food", "Market Share", "Net Income"]}, {"title": "Is McDonald's Still a Good Stock to Buy in 2026?", "summary": "Key Points McDonald's reported comparable sales growth of just 1.3% in Q2. The business has grown modestly in recent years. It continues to offer an attractive dividend, which pays more than double the S&P 500 average.10 stocks we like better than McDonald's \u203a McDonald's(NYSE: MCD) is a leader in the fast-food industry, and it's an iconic brand all over the world. The challenge, however, is that when a business reaches a massive size, it becomes much harder for it to grow quickly. And the company's recent results highlight that, as they were fairly modest. Can McDonald's still be a top stock t", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mcdonalds-still-good-stock-buy-2026", "source_name": "nasdaq.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T16:01:52+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 16:01", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.332, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Dividends", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Growth Rate", "Income Investing", "Markets"]}, {"title": "Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.", "summary": "Key Points Consistency beats chasing yield when building long-term passive income. These three companies prove that. All three are consumer brands that generate the cash flow needed to keep dividends growing. Dividend growth and resilient businesses can be more powerful than a high starting yield.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola \u203a If you want passive income from stocks, you don't need to chase the highest yields. You need businesses that keep finding ways to grow, protect their brands, and raise payouts without stressing the balance sheet. To me, three consumer-facing companies stand ou", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/looking-generate-passive-income-stocks-3-unstoppable-dividend-stocks-buy-now", "source_name": "nasdaq.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T11:50:00+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 11:50", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 85, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.322, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Balance Sheet", "Consumer Goods", "Dividends", "Earnings Growth", "Markets", "Passive Income"]}, {"title": "Airbnb vs. McDonald's: Which Consumer Stock Is a Better Buy in 2026?", "summary": "Key Points Airbnb maintains an asset-light marketplace model with over 9 million active listings across 220 countries and regions. McDonald's leverages a global franchise network that generates high net margins and consistent free cash flow. Which of these consumer discretionary giants is the better fit for your investment portfolio in 2026?10 stocks we like better than Airbnb \u203a As global travel trends evolve and consumer spending remains in focus, choosing between a high-growth disruptor like Airbnb(NASDAQ:ABNB) and a defensive staple like McDonald's(NYSE:MCD) is a difficult decision. Airbnb ", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/airbnb-vs-mcdonalds-which-consumer-stock-better-buy-2026", "source_name": "nasdaq.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T00:15:01+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 00:15", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 68, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.296, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Balance Sheet", "Consumer Discretionary", "Dividends", "Earnings", "Free Cash Flow", "Markets"]}, {"title": "Does McDonald's (MCD) Have A US Menu Problem After Weak Same Store Sales?", "summary": "Never miss an important update on your stock portfolio and cut through the noise. Over 7 million investors trust Simply Wall St to stay informed where it matters for FREE. McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is facing fresh questions in its core US market after Burger King's US business significantly outpaced it in same-store sales growth. Burger King's focus on quality and marketing produced much stronger US sales growth than McDonald's recent value menus and specialty items. McDonald's newer menu efforts did not produce the traffic lift many investors expected, in contrast to Burger King's US results. The", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/does-mcdonalds-mcd-us-menu-002025685.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-09T00:20:25+00:00", "published_display": "09 Aug 2026 00:20", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 76, "event_type": "capital_return", "event_label": "Capital return", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.237, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Competition", "Earnings", "Quick Service Restaurants", "Share Buyback", "US Market"]}, {"title": "McDonald's says it alienated its most loyal customers", "summary": "Earlier this year, I reported on McDonald's launch of a $3 or less meal deal in an effort to win back its value status, targeting budget-conscious customers. McDonald's new \"McValue 2.0\" meals included: The $4 meal deal: Consumers can order breakfast options with a McMuffin, hash browns and coffee. The $3 and less: Customers will also find cheaper menus with items like a sausage biscuit or a 4-piece chicken McNuggets. This replaces the buy-one-add-one-for-a-dollar menu launched in 2025. After years of price increases, last year the fast food giant started pushing on new value deals as a means ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/mcdonalds-says-alienated-most-loyal-141700213.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-08T14:17:00+00:00", "published_display": "08 Aug 2026 14:17", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.232, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Customer Loyalty", "Earnings", "Earnings Per Share", "Earnings Report", "Fast Food", "Financial Results"]}, {"title": "Earnings Scoreboard: 86% of S&P 500 reporting firms top EPS estimates as 79% post Y/Y profit growth", "summary": "[Rolled newspaper with the headline Quarterly Results] Zerbor S&P 500 earnings activity accelerated this week, with more than 130 index members reporting quarterly results that provided key insights into corporate margin health, spending trends, and overall macroeconomic strength. EARNINGS ROUNDUP: * BOTTOM LINE (EPS): Out of 133 reporting companies, 114 topped consensus estimates, 15 fell short, and 4 met expectations, with 105 firms posting year-over-year earnings growth. * TOP LINE (REVENUE): Sales performance remained robust, with 97 companies beating revenue projections and 36 missing, wh", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4628903-earnings-scoreboard-86-of-sp-500-reporting-firms-top-eps-estimates-as-79-post-yy-profit-growth?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "source_name": "seekingalpha.com", "published_at": "2026-08-08T13:30:44+00:00", "published_display": "08 Aug 2026 13:30", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 85, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.231, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Earnings Growth", "Earnings News", "Financial Results", "Free Cash Flow", "Guidance"]}, {"title": "One Whopper of a win: Burger King takes market share from McDonald's", "summary": "[Logo of Burger King, BK, an American fast food chain headquartered in Miami, Florida, founded by James McLamore and David Edgerton.] Manuel Milan One of the biggest rivalries in the fast food sector just had a decisive round based on recent earnings reports and industry data. Restaurant Brand International's (QSR [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/QSR]) Burger King stunned with a comparable sales gain of 8.5% in the U.S. during its second quarter to easily outdistance the +0.8% mark for a roughly overlapping period for McDonald's (MCD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MCD]). While the chain also", "url": "https://seekingalpha.com/news/4629476-one-whopper-of-a-win-burger-king-takes-market-share-from-mcdonalds?amp%3Butm_medium=referral&amp%3Bfeed_item_type=news", "source_name": "seekingalpha.com", "published_at": "2026-08-08T11:00:43+00:00", "published_display": "08 Aug 2026 11:00", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 80, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.226, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Fast Food", "Marketing", "Product Launch"]}, {"title": "Bear of the Day: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)", "summary": "Krispy Kreme (DNUT), the iconic doughnut chain, has been a major disappointment since returning to the public markets in 2021. Shares have lost the vast majority of their value as weak unit economics, slowing US growth and an increasingly burdensome debt load overwhelmed what initially looked like an attractive expansion story. The failed McDonald's rollout only added to those problems. Krispy Kreme had hoped its hub-and-spoke distribution network could dramatically expand product availability, but the strategy proved costly to operate and many delivery locations failed to generate sufficient ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/bear-day-krispy-kreme-dnut-083000550.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-08T08:30:00+00:00", "published_display": "08 Aug 2026 08:30", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 40, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.178, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Analyst Downgrade", "Consensus Estimate", "Debt Reduction", "Earnings", "Earnings Growth", "Estimate Revisions"]}], "by_tier": {"direct": [{"title": "5 Insightful Analyst Questions From McDonald's\u2019s Q2 Earnings Call", "summary": "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 restaurant level. CEO Chris Kempczinski stated, \"We simply didn't execute at the level we needed to in the second quarter,\" highlighting that U.S. restaurant teams struggled with too many simultaneous deployments and underwhelming marketing programs. Internationally, me", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/5-insightful-analyst-questions-mcdonalds-050100440.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-13T05:01:00+00:00", "published_display": "13 Aug 2026 05:01", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.516, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Franchise Alignment", "Operational Improvements", "Value Marketing"]}, {"title": "McDonald's (MCD) Stock Gets Fair Value Trim As Analysts Split On US Execution", "summary": "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 the stock should trade. Analysts lifting targets toward the mid US$300s point to potential upside from U.S. same store sales catalysts, while those trimming targets into the high US$280s to low US$300s flag softer U.S. execution, mixed quarters, and questions around the new McDonald's NEXT strategy. As you read on, you will see ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-mcd-stock-gets-fair-221044356.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T22:10:44+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 22:10", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 71, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.491, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Fast Food", "Price Target", "Price Target", "Ratings", "Revenue Growth"]}, {"title": "Brinker Issues Upbeat Outlook Amid Chili's Growth Momentum; Shares Surge", "summary": "Brinker International (EAT) shares jumped Wednesday after the company provided an upbeat fiscal 2027 PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a subscription? Sign in", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/brinker-issues-upbeat-outlook-amid-174338084.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T17:43:38+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 17:43", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 82, "event_type": "guidance", "event_label": "Guidance", "event_confidence": 77, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.57, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": []}, {"title": "LW Stock Gains 13.1% in a Month as Volume Growth Supports Momentum", "summary": "Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc. LW shares have gained 13.1% in the past four weeks, bringing the durability of that advance into focus. The move comes as operating trends improve, especially in North America. Investors still have to weigh better volume, customer execution and cost savings against persistent price/mix pressure, subdued restaurant traffic and weakness in the International segment. LW's 13.1% Gain Puts Operating Progress in Focus The advance follows six consecutive quarters of sales-volume growth. Consolidated volume increased 7% in fiscal fourth-quarter 2026, while North America volu", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/lw-stock-gains-13-1-153300926.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T15:33:00+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 15:33", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 85, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.468, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Cost Savings", "Earnings", "Foodservice", "Fourth Quarter", "International Weakness", "Restaurant Traffic"]}, {"title": "Yuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services", "summary": "Yuno Yuno Series BYuno Raises $45 Million Series B to Scale the AI-Native Operating System of Global Payments and Financial Services The round, led by Global PayTech Ventures, with participation from Andreessen Horowitz, Tiger Global, QuantumLight Capital, Monashees, Kaszek, Rasmal Ventures, GrowthX Capital, and Further Ventures, is funding Yuno's path to profitability. The raise answers growing customer demand and funds continued product expansion, from agentic commerce to accelerating momentum in the banking sector. The Colombia-founded company is on a trajectory to process $100 billion in a", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/yuno-raises-45-million-series-140900289.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T14:09:00+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 14:09", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 81, "event_type": "macro", "event_label": "Macro sensitivity", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.301, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["AI", "Financial Infrastructure", "Funding", "Global Expansion", "Payments"]}, {"title": "Why fast food chains like McDonald's and Starbucks are going all in on energy drinks", "summary": "Fast food chains in search of a sales pick-me-up are back to rolling out energy drinks. The research New research from Citi restaurant analyst Jon Tower on Wednesday easily explains the energy drink push by fast food giants. Here are a few key findings from his survey of 2,400 US consumers: 60% of energy beverage consumption at restaurants/coffee shops is incremental. 49% of respondents suggested an energy drink purchased at a restaurant would replace one purchased elsewhere. 74% of total respondents are very or somewhat interested in purchasing energy drinks from a restaurant or coffeeshop, i", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/why-fast-food-chains-like-mcdonalds-and-starbucks-are-going-all-in-on-energy-drinks-140403330.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T14:04:03+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 14:04", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 79, "event_type": "analyst", "event_label": "Analyst action", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.37, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Beverages", "Energy Drinks", "Fast Food", "Market Trends", "Sales"]}, {"title": "Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...'", "summary": "Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Economist Robert Reich's analysis, arguing that McDonald's Corporation issues are not due to structural inequality but rather competition from rivals like Burger King, whose parent company is Restaurant Brands International Inc.. Bessent's post on X on Monday was a response to Reich highlighting the existence of a two-tier economy and widening income inequality in the U.S. Bessent also took a swipe at Reich, claiming that former President Bill Clinton", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/scott-bessent-tells-robert-reich-100108620.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-12T10:01:08+00:00", "published_display": "12 Aug 2026 10:01", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 35, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.45, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Competition", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Revenue"]}, {"title": "McDonald's still a tasty pick for investors, market expert says", "summary": "View Comments", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/video/mcdonalds-still-tasty-pick-investors-195030182.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T19:50:30+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 19:50", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 50, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.248, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Automotive", "Earnings", "Tech"]}, {"title": "Burger King is back because of the Whopper \u2014 but its next big opportunity isn't food-related", "summary": "Restaurant Brands International-owned (QSR) Burger King has come alive this year because of a revamp to how it makes its iconic Whopper. But the next big sales opportunity for Burger King may not have anything to do with crispier fries or more indulgent breakfast items. It stems from making the restaurants look more visually appealing and less like dilapidated eyesores along a main road. In turn, people are more likely to come in and place an order or submit a mobile order. \"As much as we've made progress on image, we still have a lot of restaurants out there that aren't [in our] modern image,", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/article/burger-king-is-back-because-of-the-whopper--but-its-next-big-opportunity-isnt-food-related-165137985.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T16:51:37+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 16:51", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 74, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.397, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Growth", "Marketing", "Restaurant"]}, {"title": "Krispy Kreme\u2019s Turnaround Sees Many Wins", "summary": "This story was originally published on QSR. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily QSR AM Jolt.Krispy Kreme has opened 450 fresh doors year-to-date. Krispy Kreme is beginning to show what its business is capable of. The doughnut chain spent much of 2025 unwinding costly expansion, closing thousands of underperforming fresh-delivery points, and ending its nationwide McDonald's partnership. Now, CEO Josh Charlesworth sees evidence that the work is producing a healthier growth engine. Krispy Kreme's second-quarter net revenue fell 13 percent to $331 million, a decline tie", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/krispy-kreme-turnaround-sees-many-160812664.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T16:08:12+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 16:08", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 80, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.395, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Growth Strategy", "Restructuring", "Retail"]}, {"title": "McDonald's Pushes 50,000-Store Goal to 2028: Is It Slowing Growth?", "summary": "McDonald's Corporation MCD is taking a slightly more measured approach to restaurant expansion, pushing its goal of reaching 50,000 locations globally to 2028 from the end of 2027. The shift may raise concerns that growth is losing momentum, but management characterized the move as a disciplined adjustment rather than a change in its long-term expansion strategy. Management said cumulative inflation in development costs and a more pressured consumer environment prompted a review of the restaurant pipeline. The company is prioritizing attractive returns and quality of new locations over simply ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-pushes-50-000-store-144100878.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T14:41:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 14:41", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 67, "event_type": "macro", "event_label": "Macro sensitivity", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.254, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Beverages", "Fast Food", "Inflation", "Restaurant Expansion", "US Sales"]}, {"title": "McDonald's (MCD) Faces Fresh US Growth Questions As Valuation Debate Heats Up", "summary": "Get insights on thousands of stocks from the global community of over 7 million individual investors at Simply Wall St. McDonald's (MCD) just reported second quarter results that kept revenue and earnings growing, while also revealing slower US comparable sales and rising competitive pressure from Burger King. At the same time, management is reshaping leadership and execution. See our latest analysis for McDonald's. Against that backdrop, McDonald's share price has softened, with the year to date share price return down 9.7% even though the stock has seen a 27.4% total shareholder return over ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/mcdonalds-mcd-faces-fresh-us-131342220.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T13:13:42+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 13:13", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 63, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 69, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.387, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Dividends", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Price Target", "Profitability", "Share Price"]}, {"title": "The Dow Is Outperforming the S&P 500 and Nasdaq in 2026. 3 Unstoppable Dow Stocks to Buy in August.", "summary": "When the Dow is quietly beating the S&P and Nasdaq over stretches of 2026, it's usually not because of some obscure industrial stock. It's because a handful of large, consumer\u2011facing companies keep grinding out earnings and dividends in a way that looks unstoppable, even when tech gets choppy. Three of those names still look compelling to me in August: Procter & Gamble (NYSE: PG), McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), and Home Depot (NYSE: HD). Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a \"Double Down\" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in ", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/dow-outperforming-p-500-nasdaq-095000218.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T09:50:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 09:50", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 78, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.378, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Consumer Staples", "Dividends", "Earnings", "Home Improvement", "Loyalty Programs"]}, {"title": "Business Chief Opens Speaker Applications for CXO Summit 2026", "summary": "BizClik Media Limited London, 11 August 2026 - Business Chief, a BizClik Media brand, has opened speaker applications for the CXO Summit 2026, inviting Chief HR Officers, People & Culture Leaders, Chief Marketing Officers, Chief Finance Officers and CEOs to join its flagship executive event. The summit, which brings together C-suite leaders to address critical challenges facing modern enterprises, from AI disruption to economic uncertainty. The event has already secured an impressive lineup of speakers from global organisations including McDonald's, Radisson Hotel Group, Wise, Siemens, WPP and", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/technology/ai/articles/business-chief-opens-speaker-applications-090000144.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-11T09:00:00+00:00", "published_display": "11 Aug 2026 09:00", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 59, "event_type": "general", "event_label": "Market update", "event_confidence": 35, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.244, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["AI Integration", "Leadership Strategy", "Workforce Transformation"]}, {"title": "Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem'", "summary": "Benzinga and Yahoo Finance LLC may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers. Bessent said in a CNBC \"Squawk Box\" interview last week that the \"K-shaped\" economy is over and that a \"C-economy\" is emerging, with lower-income workers beginning to regain ground. Bessent Makes His Case The K-shaped economy refers to a widening gap between higher- and lower-income Americans, with th", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/economy/articles/scott-bessent-says-americas-k-233102162.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T23:31:02+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 23:31", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 33, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 53, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.35, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Consumer Spending", "Inflation", "K Shaped Economy", "Retail", "Split", "Wage Growth"]}, {"title": "Wendy's has a massive problem: It's closing restaurants left and right", "summary": "Wendy's (WEN) nearly two years of struggles competing with the likes of behemoths McDonald's (MCD) and Yum! Brands' (YUM) Taco Bell, plus upstarts such as Shake Shack, are creating one big problem. Franchisees are closing their locations and heading for the hills. The reality Buried inside Wendy's brutal second quarter earnings call last week was a mention that 289 locations closed in the US during the first half of the year. There are about 5,700 Wendy's in the US. It doesn't sound like US closures will be abating. \"Understand that the health of franchisees certainly is pressured right now be", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/article/wendys-has-a-massive-problem-its-closing-restaurants-left-and-right-171131528.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T17:11:31+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 17:11", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "negative", "sentiment_pct": 21, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.335, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Executive Turnover", "Fast Food", "Franchise"]}, {"title": "Stronger Burger King Goes After McDonald\u2019s", "summary": "For years, Wendy's (NASDAQ: WEN) was the No. 2 fast-food hamburger chain in the US. Burger King was No. 3. Recent earnings show that those positions have reversed, and the leader, McDonald's (NYSE: MCD), has a rival that is growing faster than it is. Earnings show that Wendy's same-store sales have dropped six quarters in a row. At the same time, Burger King's sales have risen for five quarters. (Burger King is part of Restaurant Brands International (NYSE: QSR).)icosha / Shutterstock.com Burger King's increase in same-store sales in the second quarter was 8.3%. Wendy's dropped 7% for the peri", "url": "https://finance.yahoo.com/markets/stocks/articles/stronger-burger-king-goes-mcdonald-163313366.html", "source_name": "finance.yahoo.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T16:33:13+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 16:33", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "neutral", "sentiment_pct": 46, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.204, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Earnings", "Fast Food", "Market Share", "Net Income"]}, {"title": "Is McDonald's Still a Good Stock to Buy in 2026?", "summary": "Key Points McDonald's reported comparable sales growth of just 1.3% in Q2. The business has grown modestly in recent years. It continues to offer an attractive dividend, which pays more than double the S&P 500 average.10 stocks we like better than McDonald's \u203a McDonald's(NYSE: MCD) is a leader in the fast-food industry, and it's an iconic brand all over the world. The challenge, however, is that when a business reaches a massive size, it becomes much harder for it to grow quickly. And the company's recent results highlight that, as they were fairly modest. Can McDonald's still be a top stock t", "url": "https://www.nasdaq.com/articles/mcdonalds-still-good-stock-buy-2026", "source_name": "nasdaq.com", "published_at": "2026-08-10T16:01:52+00:00", "published_display": "10 Aug 2026 16:01", "provider": "eodhd", "sentiment": "positive", "sentiment_pct": 72, "event_type": "earnings", "event_label": "Earnings", "event_confidence": 61, "tier": "direct", "tier_label": "Direct company coverage", "is_stale": false, "evidence_weight": 0.332, "duplicate_count": 1, "topics": ["Dividends", "Earnings", "Fast Food", "Growth Rate", "Income Investing", "Markets"]}, {"title": "Looking to Generate Passive Income From Stocks? 3 Unstoppable Dividend Stocks to Buy Now.", "summary": "Key Points Consistency beats chasing yield when building long-term passive income. These three companies prove that. All three are consumer brands that generate the cash flow needed to keep dividends growing. Dividend growth and resilient businesses can be more powerful than a high starting yield.10 stocks we like better than Coca-Cola \u203a If you want passive income from stocks, you don't need to chase the highest yields. You need businesses that keep finding ways to grow, protect their brands, and raise payouts without stressing the balance sheet. 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McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is facing fresh questions in its core US market after Burger King's US business significantly outpaced it in same-store sales growth. Burger King's focus on quality and marketing produced much stronger US sales growth than McDonald's recent value menus and specialty items. McDonald's newer menu efforts did not produce the traffic lift many investors expected, in contrast to Burger King's US results. 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