McDonald's Corp (MCD)

MCD (Post-Call): Even the Hamburglar Can’t Ketchup to our Cheesy Note Titles

Earlier today (Tuesday, August 4th), McDonald’s reported that its second-quarter adjusted EPS amounted to $3.38. This was above our $3.25 projection and sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $3.31.

Mark Kalinowski August 4, 2026 10:32 AM No Comments

YUM! Brands Inc. (YUM)

YUM (Post-Call): Lettuce Chat with You about Taco Bell’s Sales Trends

Earlier today (Thursday, July 30th), Yum Brands reported its adjusted Q2 EPS reached $1.62. This was ahead of our $1.60 forecast and sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $1.58.

Mark Kalinowski July 30, 2026 9:23 AM No Comments

Starbucks Corp. (SBUX)

SBUX (Post-Call): S’more Excellent Results

After today’s (Wednesday, July 29th’s) market close, Starbucks reported fiscal Q3 (calendar Q2) adjusted EPS of $0.85. This was easily better than our $0.70 projection, and was also above sell-side consensus (according to Consensus Metrix) of $0.66.

Mark Kalinowski July 29, 2026 8:13 PM No Comments

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MCD (Post-Call): Even the Hamburglar Can’t Ketchup to our Cheesy Note Titles

YUM (Post-Call): Lettuce Chat with You about Taco Bell’s Sales Trends

SBUX (Post-Call): S’more Excellent Results

“One of Wall Street’s Top Analysts” – CNBC

Expert Stock Coverage

Unparalleled Expertise

“Mark Kalinowski has his finger on the pulse of the restaurant business like no other Wall Street analyst… he has broken more news about McDonald’s than the reporters assigned to the beat… Kalinowski rolls up his sleeves, dives in and brings important news to the surface for clients”

-Huffington Post

“The Burger King with accurate predictions… The Big Mac of predicting the company’s [McDonald’s] sales.”

-The Wall Street Journal

Lead Analyst:

Mark KalinowskiPRESIDENT & CEO

Kalinowski Equity Research LLC provides its clients with value-added, forward-looking information that helps them make informed decisions about restaurant-stock investing.

MCD (Post-Call): Even the Hamburglar Can’t Ketchup to our Cheesy Note Titles

YUM (Post-Call): Lettuce Chat with You about Taco Bell’s Sales Trends

SBUX (Post-Call): S’more Excellent Results

Mark Kalinowski
PRESIDENT & CEO