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McDonald’s vs. Yum! Brands: Which Fast Food Dividend Has More Room to Grow?
22.10.2026 12:15
McDonald's just raised its dividend again and Yum! just struck a billion-dollar deal, but the two franchise giants are heading in very different directions when it comes to payout growth. One has the bigger check, the other has the room to run.
Dow Jones Leader Coca-Cola Breaks Out As Stock Market Volatility Ramps Up
20.10.2026 19:22
Dow Jones stock Coca-Cola is breaking out past a new buy point with stock market volatility ramping up in recent sessions.
What Are Chipotle Investors Betting On?
20.10.2026 19:09
Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) stock currently trades at 24.3 times its adjusted earnings over the last twelve months. Those earnings add back stock-based pay after tax, and the valuation looks steep for a burrito chain whose reported net income fell over those same months. Yet the current price reads differently when set against the profit expected for fiscal 2027. So what growth are buyers at today's price counting on.
Is The Market Underpricing McDonald's Stock?
20.10.2026 16:17
McDonald's (MCD) shares lost 18.5% over the past year, including dividends, while the S&P 500 returned 17.4%. Buyers today pay 19.6 times McDonald's earnings over the past twelve months. That multiple sits below the 24.7 average seen at its fiscal quarter ends over the past three years, and marks a lower P/E than at any fiscal quarter end in the past ten years. So how much of that markdown could three more years of McDonald's own growth, and a P/E that moves part of the way back toward its avera
KFC predicts a ‘Kentucky fried comeback’ as it swaps Pepsi for Coca-Cola for the first time in 40 years
20.10.2026 16:00
KFC’s soft drink switch could help the chain attract new diners who are increasingly on the hunt for specialty beverages.
Jon Hixson: Why Sustainable Palm Oil Starts With People
20.10.2026 13:30
Reflecting on a visit to an Ecuadorian palm oil farm, Yum. Chief Sustainability Officer Jon Hixson shares why sustainable sourcing starts with quality suppliers and thriving farming communities.
Yum! Brands (YUM) Resets KFC U.S. Drinks With A New 2027 Beverage Deal
18.10.2026 03:24
Yum! Brands (NYSE:YUM) unit KFC U.S. plans to shift its fountain beverage supplier to The Coca-Cola Company starting in 2027. The agreement will introduce Coca-Cola beverages across KFC restaurants in the United States as part of the chain's comeback plan. KFC U.S. is tying the new drink lineup to menu refresh efforts that aim to lift the in-store customer experience. This upcoming KFC U.S. and Coca-Cola beverage switch is one factor to weigh against the rest of our Yum! Brands analysis...
Starbucks Stock Gains 15% YTD: Can Its Turnaround Drive More Upside?
16.10.2026 12:42
SBUX is up 15% YTD as stronger customer traffic, margin recovery and higher earnings guidance fuel its turnaround, but key execution risks remain.
PepsiCo just lost KFC to Coca-Cola. Here's how much it could sting financially.
16.10.2026 09:21
This has shaped up to be a year of big losses for beverage and snack giant PepsiCo.
PepsiCo just lost the KFC US business—here's how much it could sting financially
16.10.2026 09:21
Another loss for PEP.
Coca-Cola Deals Pepsi a Stinging Blow, Snatches KFC After Nearly 40 Years
16.10.2026 07:23
Ending a 40-year deal, KFC replaces Pepsi with Coca-Cola at 3,600 U.S. locations as part of its "Kentucky Fried Comeback."
Will Yum! Brands' (YUM) AI-Driven Operations and Supplier Strategy Shift Its Post-Pizza Hut Narrative?
15.10.2026 07:18
In recent days, Yum! Brands highlighted deeper long-term supplier partnerships, expanding AI deployment such as Taco Bell’s automated drive-thru ordering, and a unified global supply chain, while analysts updated views on its growth prospects following the Pizza Hut divestiture and softer Taco Bell trends. Together, these moves suggest Yum! Brands is tightening operational control around its strongest brands and digital initiatives, aiming to improve restaurant-level efficiency and menu...
Yum! Brands (YUM) Could Be 23% Undervalued Following Its Taco Bell And KFC Refocus
15.10.2026 06:37
Recent analyst commentary around Yum! Brands (YUM) has zeroed in on a refocus toward Taco Bell and KFC, with Pizza Hut’s planned sale and updated earnings forecasts reshaping how investors think about the stock’s next chapter. The share price has picked up over the past week with a 7 day share price return of 4.52%. However, momentum over recent months has softened, as the 90 day share price return declined 3.56% and the year to date share price return is down 2.53%. At the same time, Yum!...
McDonald's Stock Down 23% in 6 Months: Should Investors Buy the Dip?
14.10.2026 14:46
MCD's shares have plunged 23% in six months as weak U.S. sales, value-menu execution and lower earnings estimates raise questions about whether investors should buy the dip.
Wendy's store closures may be just the beginning, analyst warns
14.10.2026 13:35
Wendy’s may be on the cusp of creating a fresh wave of restaurant closures.
Why Yum Brands is deepening supplier relationships
14.10.2026 12:00
The restaurant company has built a network of suppliers that are “ready to flex with us” if disruption strikes, Chief Supply Chain Officer Eric Craft said.
YUM Stock Eyes Second Straight Weekly Gain: Analyst Sees Upside From Yum Brands’ Global Expansion, Bets On Taco Bell And KFC
14.10.2026 09:07
Morningstar sees Yum Brands strengthening market share through technology spending and overseas expansion, with Taco Bell and KFC driving growth.
Domino's Pizza (DPZ) Tops Q3 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
13.10.2026 10:15
Domino's Pizza (DPZ) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +6.24% and +1.63%, respectively, for the quarter ended September 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
Where Could McDonald's Next Growth Come From?
09.10.2026 17:39
McDonald's (MCD) shares have lost about 20% over the twelve months to October 9, 2026, while the S&P 500 gained about 17%. The U.S. market has been the weak spot. Executives acknowledged on their August 4 call that the domestic business struggled with execution during the second quarter. Yet that same discussion highlighted a new addition to the U.S. menu that is currently beating the company's internal plan. So what is it, and is it big enough to matter.
What Investors Might Expect From September's Inflation Report
08.10.2026 08:00
U.S. bond yields surged to multi-decade highs ahead of the October 2026 CPI report. Read more on the US economy here.