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McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

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20年間で平均して、市場を3.11%上回ることにより、平均年率リターン11.51%を生み出してきたマクドナルド (NYSE:MCD) だが、現在、マクドナルドの時価総額は1772.8億ドルとなっている。

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売り上げを増やすため、マクドナルド（MCD）は大きなバーガーの試験に成功したと発表しました。

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Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $275 to $301.

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Citigroup Maintains Neutral on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $301

McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.15% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.46%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $209.60 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,058.76 today based on a price of $290.84 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1726162298_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning McDonald's Stock In The Last 20 Years

Whales with a lot of money to spend have taken a noticeably bullish stance on McDonald's.
Looking at options history for McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) we detected 14 trades.
If we consider the specifics of each trade, it is accurate to state that 50% of the investors opened trades with bullish expectations and 35% with bearish.
From the overall spotted trades, 9 are puts, for a total amount of $592,152 and 5, calls, for a total amount of $286,977.
<h3>What's The Price Target?</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $260.0 and $310.0 for McDonald's, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Looking at the volume and open interest is an insightful way to conduct due diligence on a stock.
This data can help you track the liquidity and interest for McDonald's's options for a given strike price.
Below, we can observe the evolution of the volume and open interest of calls and puts, respectively, for all of McDonald's's whale activity within a strike price range from $260.0 to $310.0 in the last 30 days. 
<h3>McDonald's Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725994884_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$39.95</td>
<td>$38.9</td>
<td>$39.17</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$98.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">5</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/18/26</td>
<td>$38.95</td>
<td>$35.25</td>
<td>$36.67</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$92.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">89</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">32</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$35.2</td>
<td>$33.6</td>
<td>$34.0</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$81.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">867</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">24</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$38.85</td>
<td>$36.2</td>
<td>$37.5</td>
<td>$285.00</td>
<td>$67.5K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">76</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$11.2</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$61.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">175</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">165</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding McDonald's, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Present Market Standing of McDonald's</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,583,537, the MCD's price is up by 0.08%, now at $291.51. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 48 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On McDonald's</h3>
A total of 4 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $338.0.
<ul>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Tigress Financial continues to hold a Buy rating for McDonald's, targeting a price of $360. </li>
<li>An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Buy rating on McDonald's, which currently sits at a price target of $342. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Evercore ISI Group continues to hold a Outperform rating for McDonald's, targeting a price of $320. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Jefferies keeps a Buy rating on McDonald's with a target price of $330. </li>
</ul>
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McDonald's Unusual Options Activity For September 10

Loop Capital analyst Alton Stump maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Buy and maintains $342 price target.

Loop Capital Maintains Buy on McDonald's, Maintains $342 Price Target

Norfolk Southern Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NSC#NYSE">NSC</a>) Chief Executive Alan Shaw is expected to step down this week as the company investigates an alleged relationship <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/09/40771818/norfolk-southern-launches-investigation-into-ceo-alan-shaw-over-alleged-misconduct" rel="noreferrer noopener">with an employee</a>.
The railroad's board announced on Sunday that it had launched an inquiry into potential ethics violations by Shaw and has engaged a law firm for an independent investigation.
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The Wall Street Journal <a target="_blank" href="https://www.wsj.com/business/logistics/norfolk-southern-probing-potential-misconduct-by-ceo-shaw-39436e09?mod=latest_headlines" rel="noreferrer noopener">noted</a> that several challenges have marred Shaw's leadership at Norfolk Southern. A notable incident under his tenure was the February 2023 train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, where toxic chemicals spilled, sparking a major environmental clean-up and new safety <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/large-cap/23/02/30920531/norfolk-southern-under-lens-after-ohio-train-derailment-air-water-soil-tests-look-for-chemicals" rel="noreferrer noopener">regulations from lawmakers</a>.
In April this year, the company eventually agreed to a $600 million settlement <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/04/38188885/norfolk-southerns-600m-agreement-to-solve-east-palestine-derailment-is-a-negative-says-analyst" rel="noreferrer noopener">with affected residents</a>.
Additionally, Shaw faced criticism earlier this year from activist investor Ancora Holdings, which sought his removal due to dissatisfaction with the company's financial performance and its handling of the derailment.
While Shaw retained his position, Ancora successfully campaigned to replace three of the company's board members. The company will refrain from further discussion until the investigation concludes, the Wall Street report adds.
In May, shareholders of the freight railroad voted in favor of retaining <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/05/38734565/norfolk-southern-shareholders-vote-on-ceos-future-deny-activist-investors-overhaul-plan" rel="noreferrer noopener">Shaw as CEO</a>.
Per the WSJ report, Shaw's potential departure highlights a trend of high-profile executives losing their positions due to violations of company ethics policies.
In 2019, Steve Easterbrook was ousted as CEO of McDonald Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) after a consensual relationship with an employee. Easterbrook later agreed to return over $105 million in compensation to settle legal disputes.
Similarly, Bernard Looney resigned as CEO of BP Plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/BP#NYSE">BP</a>) last year following the revelation of past relationships with colleagues, forfeiting as much as $40.6 million <a target="_blank" href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/equities/24/06/39247864/bp-tightens-workplace-relationship-rules-after-ceo-firing-report" rel="noreferrer noopener">in potential compensation</a>.
The growing frequency of executive dismissals over personal relationships and violations of company policies has prompted many firms to adopt pay recoupment policies to recover compensation under certain circumstances.
Price Action: NSC stock closed at $256.93 on Monday.
Disclaimer: This content was partially produced with the help of AI tools and was reviewed and published by Benzinga editors.
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Jefferies analyst Andy Barish maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $310 to $330.

Jefferies Maintains Buy on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $330

Investors with a lot of money to spend have taken a bullish stance on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>).
And retail traders should know.
We noticed this today when the trades showed up on publicly available options history that we track here at Benzinga.
Whether these are institutions or just wealthy individuals, we don't know. But when something this big happens with MCD, it often means somebody knows something is about to happen.
So how do we know what these investors just did? 
Today, <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/?utm_source=insights">Benzinga</a>'s options scanner spotted 13 uncommon options trades for McDonald's.
This isn't normal.
The overall sentiment of these big-money traders is split between 53% bullish and 38%, bearish.
Out of all of the special options we uncovered, 2 are puts, for a total amount of $86,700, and 11 are calls, for a total amount of $920,754.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Analyzing the Volume and Open Interest in these contracts, it seems that the big players have been eyeing a price window from $280.0 to $305.0 for McDonald's during the past quarter. 
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In today's trading context, the average open interest for options of McDonald's stands at 1750.14, with a total volume reaching 1,327.00. The accompanying chart delineates the progression of both call and put option volume and open interest for high-value trades in McDonald's, situated within the strike price corridor from $280.0 to $305.0, throughout the last 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725645720_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$11.15</td>
<td>$10.9</td>
<td>$10.85</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$271.2K</td>
<td>3.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">408</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$30.9</td>
<td>$31.35</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$153.6K</td>
<td>813</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">53</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>03/21/25</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$18.15</td>
<td>$18.4</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$101.1K</td>
<td>231</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">55</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$31.75</td>
<td>$30.4</td>
<td>$31.75</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$98.4K</td>
<td>813</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">91</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>01/17/25</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$7.95</td>
<td>$8.65</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$77.8K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">100</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding McDonald's, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is McDonald's Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,522,235, the MCD's price is up by 1.23%, now at $291.52. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 52 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About McDonald's</h3>
A total of 2 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $340.0.
<ul>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $320. </li>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Tigress Financial keeps a Buy rating on McDonald's with a target price of $360. </li>
</ul>
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Big changes are coming to McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) McFlurry dessert starting Sept. 10. The fast-food giant will introduce a smaller version of the treat and serve it in <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/08/40512601/mcdonalds-bold-1-billion-investment-plan-to-open-over-200-new-locations-in-the-uk-as-the-stock-prop">more sustainable containers</a>.
What Happened: McDonald&#8217;s <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/mini-mcflurry-sustainable-cups.html">announced</a> on Wednesday that it will replace the plastic lids previously used for McFlurrys with &#8220;a more environmentally friendly four-flap cup.&#8221; This change aligns with the company&#8217;s ongoing efforts to reduce plastic waste.
Last year, McDonald&#8217;s replaced the McFlurry&#8217;s hollow-handle plastic spoon with a smaller, more sustainable plastic utensil. &#8220;Packaging updates like this matter,&#8221; said Michael Gonda, McDonald&#8217;s chief impact officer for North America, in a statement.
McFlurrys are already served in four-flap cups in some international markets, including Canada and Indonesia. This move brings McDonald&#8217;s closer to its goal of sourcing all packaging from renewable, recycled, or certified materials by the end of 2025.
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Why It Matters: This initiative is part of McDonald&#8217;s broader strategy to address environmental concerns and align with global sustainability goals. In May 2021, Animal Rebellion blockaded four McDonald&#8217;s distribution centers in the UK, demanding a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/21/05/21247472/uk-activist-group-blocks-4-mcdonalds-distribution-sites-calls-for-transition-to-plant-based-food">shift to plant-based foods</a>. This event highlighted the growing pressure on fast-food chains to adopt more sustainable practices.
Additionally, prominent figures like Bill Gates have publicly acknowledged the environmental impact of <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/startups/24/03/37881442/bill-gates-says-cheeseburgers-are-my-favorite-food-but-i-wish-they-werent-loves-animal-fat-even-thou">traditional food production</a>. Gates, who is committed to combating climate change, has expressed his conflicted feelings about enjoying cheeseburgers, which he calls a &#8220;climate disaster.&#8221;
McDonald&#8217;s is also making significant investments to expand its presence in the UK and Ireland. In August, the company announced a bold £1 billion <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/trading-ideas/24/08/40512601/mcdonalds-bold-1-billion-investment-plan-to-open-over-200-new-locations-in-the-uk-as-the-stock-prop">plan to open over 200 new locations</a> in the region. This expansion is part of McDonald&#8217;s strategy to grow its market share.
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McDonald's Rolls Out Smaller McFlurry In Sustainable Packaging As It Eyes Full Shift To Renewable Coverings By 2025-End

<h4>Key Takeaways:</h4>
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<li>DPC Dash reported strong double-digit revenue growth in the first half of 2024, as it opened 146 net new restaurants in China, bringing its total to 914</li>
<li>The exclusive master franchisee for Domino&rsquo;s Pizza in China became profitable during the period on both a reported and adjusted basis for the first time</li>
</ul>
By Doug Young
Domino&rsquo;s Pizza too popular to need delivery?
It may sound strange, but that&rsquo;s exactly what&nbsp;DPC Dash Ltd.&nbsp;is discovering these days as it brings the famous Western staple to hundreds of millions of people in the many new cities it&rsquo;s recently entering. The China exclusive master franchisee for&nbsp;Domino&rsquo;s Pizza&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dpz#NYSE">DPZ</a>) has been expanding aggressively into new cities lately, which became the company&rsquo;s biggest breadwinner in the second half of last year. Consumers in those cities are gobbling up the brand and its pizzas and other fast food, raising its visibility.
That movement to new markets was front and center in the company&rsquo;s recently published&nbsp;<a href="https://www1.hkexnews.hk/listedco/listconews/sehk/2024/0828/2024082800529.pdf">financial results</a>&nbsp;for the first half of this year, which showed its revenue grew at a turbocharged 48% as it expanded rapidly in its race to catch up with more established brands.
As many food and beverage chains have discovered, Chinese consumers are tightening their purse strings as the nation&rsquo;s economy slows after years of rapid growth. However, DPC Dash achieved a rare distinction by managing to post positive same-store sales growth in the first half of the year, even as nearly all of its rivals posted declines, some quite large. The company credits its success to its &ldquo;value for money&rdquo; strategy.
Still, we should point out that DPC&rsquo;s same-store sales growth is now relatively stable after posting impressive double-digit gains in 2022 during the pandemic, followed by high single-digit growth in the first half of 2023. Same-store sales growth was at 3.6% in the first half of this year versus the 8.8% in the year-ago period.
The rapid opening of new stores outside its original markets of Beijing and Shanghai since 2022 will affect overall same-store sales growth as sales for those stores normalize after strong interest around their grand openings. As that happens, the company is aiming to attract more regular customers through steps like boosting its value-oriented meal choices, continuous product innovation, and building up its loyalty club.
DPC was a relative latecomer to China, starting its relationship with Domino&rsquo;s Pizza in 2010. It spent its early years in Beijing and Shanghai, but more recently began aggressively expanding into other cities under a more localized management team led by CEO Aileen Wang, whose tenure includes stints at other global brands like&nbsp;McDonald&rsquo;s&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mcd#NYSE">MCD</a>).
The company opened 146 net new stores in the first half of the year, bringing its total to 914 and easily on track to reach its goal of 240 new stores for the year. Of the new openings, the vast majority 134 were in markets other than Beijing and Shanghai.
The company operated in 33 cities around China at the end of June, up from 20 a year earlier, as it entered the new cities of Jiangmen, Taizhou, Jinhua and Huizhou in the first half of the year. Of the 42 stores DPC opened in 12 cities since December 2023, 18 have already paid back their investments, with the average payback period for all such stores expected to average nine months. It has previously said it aims to operate more than 1,600 stores in China by the end of 2026.
&ldquo;We believe we will be able to continue to successfully roll out our Domino&rsquo;s Pizza stores into new cities in China and make our products accessible to more customers in China and further strengthen our brand national awareness,&rdquo; the company said. &ldquo;Looking forward, with further strengthened brand name and rising brand momentum, we will continue to execute our go-deeper and go-broader network expansion strategy, entering more new cities while further penetrating our existing markets.&rdquo;
<h3>Calling Customers</h3>
DPC Dash is following in the tracks of other major Western restaurant chains like KFC, McDonald&rsquo;s and even the more upscale&nbsp;Starbucks&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sbux#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) in tapping into China&rsquo;s underserved markets where their fare is often considered unusual and even exotic. In that process, DPC Dash has discovered that patrons often prefer to eat in or take away when a new brand enters the market. As such, long queues often appear at newly opened stores, mostly composed of local youth eager to try new products.
As a result, DPC said it took the unusual step of temporarily suspending delivery service in some of its newly entered markets to ensure the quality of both its products and service, adding it would &ldquo;gradually open up the delivery service when the time is appropriate.&rdquo;
On the top line, DPC Dash, which listed in Hong Kong early last year, reported its revenue jumped by 48.3% in the first half of 2024 to 2 billion yuan ($280 million), attributing its continued rapid growth to new store openings and increased sales per store. Revenue from new growth markets grew far faster, doubling to account for 61% of the total.
Reflecting the strong performance in new growth markets, such stores make up 28 of Domino&rsquo;s 30 best-performing new stores globally in terms of sales in their first 30 days.
The company&rsquo;s average daily sales per store rose 10.1% to 13,515 yuan in the first half of the year as both newly opened and existing stores gained traction.
As we&rsquo;ve previously noted, DPC&rsquo;s ability to keep growing same-store sales looks relatively impressive compared with Starbucks&rsquo; 14% decline for its China same-store sales in the second quarter, and an even larger 20.9% plunge for local coffee giant&nbsp;Luckin&nbsp;(OTC: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/lkncy#OTC">LKNCY</a>).
DPC has been attracting customers by introducing creative pizza products like its &ldquo;Volcano Crust,&rdquo; as well as through regular promotions like offering 30% off all pizzas on Tuesdays and Wednesdays.
The company also continues to build its loyalty program, which grew to more than 20 million members by the end of August from 10.9 million a year earlier. At the same time, its cost controls, including use of centralized kitchens and small store formats, helped to lift its store-level operating margin by 1 percentage point to 14.5% in the first half of this year. That helped to fuel a year-on-year 59% jump in its store-level operating profit to 296 million yuan.
The company reported a net profit of 10.9 million yuan for the period, up from 8.8 million yuan a year ago. And it also became profitable on an adjusted basis, which excludes share-based compensation and one-time gains and losses from changes in the value of its convertible shares. By that measure, it reported an adjusted profit of 50.9 million yuan in the first half of the year, versus a 17.4 million yuan loss a year earlier.
DPC Dash&rsquo;s stock has performed quite well since its listing and is now up more than 40% from its IPO price &ndash; easily outperforming most China stocks that have struggled over that time. That strong performance has given it a relatively strong price-to-sales (P/S) ratio of 2.35, well ahead of the 0.47 for&nbsp;TH International&nbsp;(NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/thch#NASDAQ">THCH</a>), operator of the Tim Hortons chain in China, and the 1.22 for&nbsp;Yum China&nbsp;(NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yumc#NYSE">YUMC</a>), operator of KFC and Pizza Hut stores in China.
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Tigress Financial analyst Ivan Feinseth maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $355 to $360.

Tigress Financial Maintains Buy on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $360

NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NVDA#NASDAQ">NVDA</a>)&#8217;s second-quarter report was viewed of the most important earnings prints in recent memory and a gauge for how the overall stock market could <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/08/40613050/nvidia-q2-earnings-guidance-top-street-view-as-ai-fuels-record-data-center-revenue-gross-margin-fal">perform going forward</a>. 
The company beat earnings and revenue estimates, but investors retreated in the aftermath, wiping away a huge amount of valuation from the chip stock.
Nvidia&#8217;s Rock Star Status: Nvidia has been one of the hottest large-cap stocks over the last year, thanks to its incredible growth from the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/topic/artificial-intelligence">artificial intelligence sector.</a>
With high expectations and a history of beating analyst estimates, investors and analysts turned their attention to the company's second-quarter earnings report and conference call, complete with<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/top-stories/24/08/40610039/are-nvidia-earnings-wall-streets-super-bowl-super-bulls-arrange-watch-parties-in-new-york-city"> some watch parties</a> in big cities.
The company's beat and commentary were ultimately not big enough to drive the stock higher.
Nvidia stock closed at $125.61 on Wednesday, Aug. 28 ahead of the earnings report. On Tuesday, shares are trading at $109.04, down 13.4% in three trading days.
Based on 24.53 billion Nvidia shares outstanding, this represents a loss of $413.1 billion in Nvidia's market capitalization over the last three trading sessions.
For comparison, that $413.1-billion drop is greater than the combined value of several of the most well-known companies worldwide:
McDonalds Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>): $204.5 billion
Disney (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/DIS#NYSE">DIS</a>): $162.1 billion
Coinbase Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COIN#NASDAQ">COIN</a>): $42.4 billion
Add the value of those three companies up and you have $409 billion, which is less than the amount of value erased from Nvidia over the last three trading days.
The<a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent090324&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1"> Benzinga Pro chart</a> below shows the change in value for Nvidia stock over the last month. 
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Why It's Important: Nvidia shares have soared in value thanks to its impressive earnings reports, strong guidance and backlog of demand.
While the second-quarter earnings report beat estimates, there were several less than positive takeaways: investors and analysts are now seeing the company beat estimates and grew revenue at lower rates than in past quarters. In essence, the beats are getting smaller and smaller.
Other concerns include margins and potentially lower growth rates in upcoming quarters.
Analysts were mixed in their sentiment after the earnings report, with many seeing the sell-off as a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40628887/nvidia-analysts-say-pullback-is-buying-opportunity-pushing-ai-envelope-too-signific">potential buying opportunity</a> for long-term investors.
For Nvidia, the rise of the stock may have been too much all at once. It was just last May that the company passed the $1-trillion market capitalization milestone for the first time. The company went on to pass the $2-trillion and $3-trillion valuation levels and for a short time this year became the <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39386946/microsoft-apple-step-aside-nvidia-is-now-the-most-valuable-public-company-in-the-world">most valuable company </a>in the world at $3.33 trillion.
Nvidia is expected to report third-quarter financial results in November. The question will be whether shares can recover before then and if the next earnings report will be as hyped as the recent second-quarter report. 
NVDA Price Action: Nvidia shares are trading at $109.04 versus a 52-week trading range of $39.23 to $140.76. Despite the short-term valuation loss, the stock is up 126% year-to-date in 2024.
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McDonald's's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) short percent of float has risen 5.11% since its last report. The company recently reported that it has 10.36 million shares sold short, which is 1.44% of all regular shares that are available for trading. Based on its trading volume, it would take traders 2.37 days to cover their short positions on average.
<h3>Why Short Interest Matters</h3>
Short interest is the number of shares that have been sold short but have not yet been covered or closed out. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-short-a-stock/">Short selling</a> is when a trader sells shares of a company they do not own, with the hope that the price will fall. Traders make money from short selling if the price of the stock falls and they lose if it rises.
Short interest is important to track because it can act as an indicator of market sentiment towards a particular stock. An increase in short interest can signal that investors have become more bearish, while a decrease in short interest can signal they have become more bullish.
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<h3>McDonald's Short Interest Graph (3 Months)</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1725309024_0.png" alt="short_fig" />
As you can see from the chart above the percentage of shares that are sold short for McDonald's has grown since its last report. This does not mean that the stock is going to fall in the near-term but traders should be aware that more shares are being shorted.
<h3>Comparing McDonald's's Short Interest Against Its Peers</h3>
Peer comparison is a popular technique amongst analysts and investors for gauging how well a company is performing. A company's peer is another company that has similar characteristics to it, such as industry, size, age, and financial structure. You can find a company's peer group by reading its 10-K, proxy filing, or by doing your own similarity analysis.
According to <a href="https://pro.benzinga.com/">Benzinga Pro</a>, McDonald's's peer group average for short interest as a percentage of float is 10.02%, which means the company has less short interest than most of its peers.
Did you know that increasing short interest can actually be bullish for a stock? <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/money/how-to-make-money-on-a-short-squeeze/">This post by Benzinga Money explains how you can profit from it.</a>
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and was reviewed by an editor.

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The cannabis sector has seen its share of turbulence, highlighted by a 15.24% drop in the MSOS ETF (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MSOS#NYSE">MSOS</a>) following the DEA&#8217;s decision to delay the rescheduling of cannabis until December 2nd. This delay adds to the<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/08/40580306/cannabis-stocks-plummet-by-up-to-16-on-dea-rescheduling-delay-could-this-be-the-buy"> uncertainty</a> in an already volatile market, particularly as the U.S. approaches a presidential election where candidates hold sharply opposing views on cannabis policy. Amidst the market backdrop, a few cannabis penny stocks, priced lower than one of McDonald&#8217;s (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) classic Big Macs, have shown resilience.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Sector-Wide Financial Health&nbsp;</h3>
According to <a href="https://dealtracker.viridianca.com/credit-tracker-by-industry-sector/">Viridian Capital Advisors</a>, the broader cannabis sector shows a median debt-to-EBITDA ratio of 2.98 times across analyzed companies, aligning with thresholds for debt sustainability despite the ongoing challenges posed by regulatory frameworks like the 280e tax code.&nbsp;
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However, the upper quartile of these companies exhibits leverage ratios considered unsustainable in the long term, pointing to a sector still in financial flux.
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">The Resilient Few&nbsp;</h3>
Among the companies showing improvements are those with lower liquidity and trading volumes, demonstrating how strategic financial management can leverage market conditions:
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<li>Vext Science (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/VEXT#OTC">VEXT</a>) experienced a slight decrease in stock price to $0.16, down 5.88%, despite demonstrating resilience against market volatility with stable trading volumes. The company reported an 8% decline in revenue year-over-year, facing significant market challenges. However, Vext's strategic expansions in Ohio and operational efficiencies in Arizona are poised to drive future growth. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40463152/vext-cannabis-co-s-q2-revenue-drops-over-8-yoy-but-top-cannabis-analyst-sees-ohio-market-as-majo">achieved </a>a positive adjusted EBITDA of $1.08 million in Q2 2024. </li>
<li>C21 Investments (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CXXIF#OTC">CXXIF</a>) saw its stock price increase by 11.5295% to $0.2399, with a trading volume of 10,025 shares, reflecting strong market dynamics. The company <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40418941/inflationary-pressures-continue-to-impact-cannabis-industry-says-c21-as-it-reports-net-loss-and-">reported</a> a marginal revenue increase of 1% year-over-year to $6.6 million for the quarter ending June 30, 2023, amidst inflationary pressures. Despite a net loss of $1.4 million and a 1% sales decline in Nevada, C21 maintained robust transaction volumes. Crucially, the company reported a cash flow from operations of $600,000 and a positive free cash flow of $400,000, suggesting solid financial handling under challenging conditions.</li>
<li>IAnthus Capital Holdings (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ITHUF#OTC">ITHUF</a>) reported a decrease of 8.7838% in its stock price to $0.0135, yet it continues to showcase financial resilience with improved credit metrics. The company enjoyed an 11.1% increase in revenue year-over-year to $43.0 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2024, alongside a gross profit rise to $20.7 million. Despite a substantial net loss of $9.8 million, iAnthus<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cannabis/24/08/40396008/cannabis-company-ianthus-q2-revenue-grows-11-1-yoy-trims-net-loss-improves-working-capital-defic"> reported </a>a reduction in losses compared to previous periods and an improvement in working capital. At the end of the reporting period, on June 30, the company had $16.55 million in cash, up from $13.10 million at the end of December. However, it still reported a working capital deficit of $67.0 million, improved from $79.9 million at the end of December, and an accumulated capital deficit of $1.35 billion. </li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Credit Concerns for Other Players&nbsp;</h3>
While some companies thrived, others like TerrAscend (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSNDF#OTC">TSNDF</a>), AYR Strategies (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AYRWF#OTC">AYRWF</a>), and MariMed (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MRMD#OTC">MRMD</a>) experienced downgrades in their credit scores. Additionally, firms like Red White &amp; Bloom (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/RWB#CSE">RWB</a>), Acreage (OTC:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ACRDF#OTC">ACRDF</a>) and Slang Worldwide (CSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SLNG#CSE">SLNG</a>) reported distressing total liabilities to market cap ratios exceeding 10, which typically signal financial distress.
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High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MCD often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 9 options trades for McDonald's. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 44% bullish and 44% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $31,200, and 8 calls, totaling $314,178.
<h3>Expected Price Movements</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $190.0 and $292.5 for McDonald's, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in McDonald's's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to McDonald's's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $190.0 to $292.5 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's 30-Day Option Volume &amp; Interest Snapshot</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724961722_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$10.35</td>
<td>$10.2</td>
<td>$10.25</td>
<td>$290.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td>157</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">97</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$10.3</td>
<td>$10.0</td>
<td>$10.22</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$65.4K</td>
<td>8.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">106</td>
</tr>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$31.75</td>
<td>$28.65</td>
<td>$30.57</td>
<td>$255.00</td>
<td>$39.7K</td>
<td>1.0K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">13</td>
</tr>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$15.2</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$15.0</td>
<td>$280.00</td>
<td>$33.0K</td>
<td>572</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>09/20/24</td>
<td>$7.9</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
<td>$7.8</td>
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<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
In light of the recent options history for McDonald's, it's now appropriate to focus on the company itself. We aim to explore its current performance.
<h3>Current Position of McDonald's</h3>
<ul>
<li>Currently trading with a volume of 1,145,912, the MCD's price is up by 0.11%, now at $287.36. </li>
<li>RSI readings suggest the stock is currently may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Anticipated earnings release is in 60 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About McDonald's</h3>
In the last month, 3 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $296.6666666666667.
<ul>
<li>Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from TD Cowen keeps a Buy rating on McDonald's with a target price of $280. </li>
<li>An analyst from Evercore ISI Group persists with their Outperform rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $320. </li>
<li>Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Guggenheim continues to hold a Buy rating for McDonald's, targeting a price of $290. </li>
</ul>
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Looking At McDonald's's Recent Unusual Options Activity

Shares of Domino&#39;s Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/dpz#NYSE">DPZ</a>) have disappointed investors in the past three months, underperforming the S&amp;P 500 and its Industry. The company&#39;s struggle in international markets for opening and closing stores and high costs has significantly dented the stock.
In the past three months, Domino&#39;s stock has declined by 18% against the industry&#39;s 7.1% rise. In sharp contrast, the S&amp;P 500 increased 6.2% during the same period. As of Aug 27, the stock closed at $418.41, significantly below its 52-week high of $542.75 but above its 52-week low of $330.05. The company also underperformed other industry players like McDonald&#39;s Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mcd#NYSE">MCD</a>), up 16.1%, Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/yum#NYSE">YUM</a>), down 0.1%, and Starbucks Corporation, up 28.3%, in the past three months.
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<h2>What&#39;s Hurting DPZ?</h2>
Domino&#39;s faced a notable setback in its international markets during the recent quarter, with global net new units significantly underperforming the company&#39;s and analysts&#39; expectations. This underperformance was mainly caused by slower net growth in Japan and France, regions managed by one of Domino&#39;s key master franchisees.
DPZ had set its international unit targets based on agreements with its master franchisees, but the company observed that the number of new store openings and closures during the quarter diverged significantly from plans discussed after the first quarter. This unexpected decline raises concerns about the transparency and reliability of Domino&#39;s planning process. As a result, the company decided to suspend its guidance on future unit growth.
Inflationary pressures in commodity and labor costs continue to hurt the company. The industry players expect to witness higher costs for quite some time due to labor shortages. It has been witnessing labor challenges in a handful of markets. During second-quarter fiscal 2024, the general and administrative expenses (as a percentage of revenues) expanded 100 basis points to 10.5% year over year, driven by higher labor costs and expenses for the company&#39;s Worldwide Rally that takes place every two years.
The company anticipates a high inflationary environment for food and labor to persist for some time. For the third and the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024, the company expects supply chain margins to be roughly flat and down, respectively, year over year, factoring in an inflationary food basket for the rest of the year, with a full-year range of up 1-3%.
<h2>Can DPZ Bounce Back?</h2>
Although the company&#39;s near-term stock performance is disappointing, the new loyalty program, menu innovation and the Hungry for MORE strategy bode well.
The company is benefiting from the Hungry for MORE strategy, which primarily focuses on generating MORE sales, MORE stores and MORE profits. The strategic imperatives of this strategy include showcasing the most delicious food, driving operational excellence, delivering renowned value and engaging best-in-class franchisees.
The company is also benefiting from its partnership with Uber to drive sales. For the first six months of fiscal 2024, its same-store sales largely benefited from the sales mix from Uber, which grew to 1.4% in the first quarter and 1.9% in the second quarter. DPZ is optimistic about the incrementality of Uber sales throughout the fiscal 2024. The company expects the U.S. comps to be more than 3% in the fiscal 2024, with the third and the fourth quarter&#39;s comp expectations being 3% or above. Uber sales are expected to grow on the back of accretive marketing and increasing awareness, with Domino&#39;s expecting to finish the fiscal 2024 with an overall sales mix of 3% or more.
Domino&#39;s consistently focuses on diversifying its menu offerings through innovation to reach peak customer satisfaction and expand its market position. During the fiscal second quarter, the company newly launched the New York-Style pizza, which it intends to permanently keep on the menu. This menu offering is said to be outside the deliciousness idea of the prior Domino&#39;s Pizza Offerings. This innovation aims to increase sales and enhance flavor with unique toppings. The company&#39;s Mix &amp; Match offer includes a thin crust option and Domino&#39;s Rewards members can redeem 60 points for a free medium two-topping New York-style pizza. This move demonstrates Domino&#39;s&#39; commitment to value and customer loyalty.
<h2>Estimate Movement &amp; Valuation</h2>
Estimates for DPZ&#39;s 2024 earnings have moved up from $16.00 to $16.23 in the past 60 days. The company&#39;s earnings and sales in 2024 are expected to witness growth of 10.7% and 7.3%, respectively, year over year.
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The stock is trading at 24.16 times forward earnings, which is slightly lower than the industry average of 24.51 and below its one-year median of 26.46.
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<h2>Buy, Sell, or Hold &ndash; DPZ</h2>
Despite Domino&#39;s recent stock decline, there are compelling reasons for existing investors to hold onto their shares. Domino&#39;s commitment to innovation, such as the introduction of the New York-Style pizza, demonstrates its focus on customer satisfaction and market expansion. The Zacks Rank #3 (Hold) company&#39;s earnings estimates for 2024 have also been revised upward, indicating potential growth despite current headwinds.
For new investors, it may be wise to wait for more stability in the company&#39;s international operations and for inflationary pressures to ease before making a fresh investment. The current challenges and uncertainties suggest that there could be better entry points in the future as DPZ&#39;s works to overcome its recent obstacles.
<a href="https://www.zacks.com/stock/news/2328306/domino-s-stock-falls-18-in-3-months-should-you-buy-the-dip?cid=CS-BENZ-FT-analyst_blog|most_popular_stocks-2328306">To read this article on Zacks.com click here.</a>

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Domino's Stock Falls 18% in 3 Months: Should You Buy the Dip?

McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.06% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.45%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $208.93 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,054.60 today based on a price of $289.91 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1724779819_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Here's How Much $100 Invested In McDonald's 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

The Nasdaq 100 closed higher by over 1% during Friday's session. Investors, meanwhile, focused on some notable insider trades.
When insiders sell shares, it could be a preplanned sale, or could indicate their concern in the company's prospects or that they view the stock as being overpriced. Insider sales should not be taken as the only indicator for making an investment or trading decision. At best, it can lend conviction to a selling decision.
Below is a look at a few recent notable insider sales. For more, check out <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">Benzinga&#8217;s insider transactions</a> platform.
<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Lithia Motors</h3>
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<li>The Trade: Lithia Motors, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LAD#NYSE">LAD</a>) Director Sidney B Deboer <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/sec/insider-trades/">sold a total of 11,938 shares</a> at an average price of $290.86. The insider received around $3.5 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 1, Lithia Motors reported better-than-expected second-quarter adjusted EPS results.</li>
<li>What Lithia Motors Does: Lithia Motors is a retailer of new and used vehicles and related services.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro's real-time newsfeed <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">alerted to latest LAD news.</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Philip Morris International</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PM#NYSE">PM</a>) Pr SSEA CIS &amp; MEA Region Wilde Frederic de sold a total of 20,000 shares at an average price of $119.30. The insider received around $2.4 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 14, Barclays analyst Gaurav Jain maintained Philip Morris Intl with an Overweight and raised the price target from $110 to $130.</li>
<li>What Philip Morris International Does: Created from the international operations of Altria in 2008, Philip Morris International sells cigarettes and reduced-risk products, including heatsticks, vapes, and oral nicotine offerings primarily outside of the US.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s charting tool helped identify the <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">trend in PM stock</a>.</li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">McDonald&#8217;s</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) President, McDonald&#8217;s USA Joseph M. Erlinger sold a total of 1,098 shares at an average price of $288.70. The insider received around $316,993 from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: On Aug. 19, Evercore ISI Group maintained an Outperform rating on the stock and raised its price target from $300 to $320.</li>
<li>What McDonald&#8217;s Does: McDonald&#8217;s is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets.</li>
<li>Benzinga Pro&#8217;s signals feature notified of a potential <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">breakout in MCD shares.</a></li>
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<h3 class="wp-block-heading">Mastercard</h3>
<ul>
<li>The Trade: Mastercard Incorporated (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MA#NYSE">MA</a>) EVP, Ops Excellence, HSE Dale D Friedrichs sold a total of 90,000 shares at an average price of $468.80. The insider received around $42.2 million from selling those shares.</li>
<li>What's Happening: The company reportedly plans to reduce its global workforce by 3%.</li>
<li>What Mastercard Does: Mastercard is the second-largest payment processor in the world, having processed close to over $9 trillion in volume during 2023.</li>
<li>Benzinga&#8217;s Pro earnings calendar was used to track upcoming <a href="https://bzresearch.myclickfunnels.com/benzinga-pro-content-webinar-registration/?utm_source=BZprocontent082624&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">MA&#8217;s earnings reports.</a></li>
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McDonald's, Philip Morris And 2 Other Stocks Executives Are Selling

Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/rrgb#NASDAQ">RRGB</a>)&nbsp;posted mixed second-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with earnings missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues beating the same. The top line increased year over year, while the bottom line fell from the prior-year quarter&#39;s levels.
Following the results, the company&#39;s shares declined 14% during the after-hours trading session on Aug 22. Negative investor sentiments were witnessed as the company lowered its 2024 guidance on account of a broader industry slowdown.
<h2>Delving Deeper</h2>
In the fiscal second quarter, RRGB recorded an adjusted loss per share of 48 cents, wider than the Zacks Consensus Estimate of a loss of 41 cents. The company reported an adjusted loss per share of 24 cents in the prior-year quarter.
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<h3>Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise</h3>
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Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. price-consensus-eps-surprise-chart | Red Robin Gourmet Burgers, Inc. Quote
Quarterly revenues of $300.2 million beat the consensus mark of $296 million. The top line inched up 0.5% year over year. In the quarter under review, comparable restaurant revenues increased 1.4% year over year.
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<h2>Operating Results</h2>
The restaurant-level operating profit margin was 11.8% in the fiscal second quarter (compared with 12.6% in the prior-year quarter). The figure compares to our projection of 11.9%.
In the fiscal second quarter, restaurant labor costs increased 3.9% year over year to $113.9 million. The figure compares to our projection of $112.2 million.
Other operating costs came in at $51.7 million compared with $51.8 million reported in the prior-year quarter. The figure compares to our projection of $54.3 million.
Adjusted earnings before interest expenses, income taxes, depreciation and amortization (EBITDA) in the fiscal second quarter amounted to $11.8 million compared with $15.5 million in the prior-year quarter. Our estimate for the metric was $14.1 million.
<h2>Other Financial Information</h2>
As of Jul 14, 2024, RRGB had cash and cash equivalents of $23.1 million compared with $23.6 million as of Dec 31, 2023. Long-term debt, as of Jul 14, 2024, was $162.3 million compared with $182.6 million in the prior-year quarter. Inventories in the quarter were $27.3 million compared with $27.1 million in the previous quarter.
<h2>2024 Guidance</h2>
For the fiscal 2024, the company expects total revenues to be approximately $1.25 billion compared with the previous expectation of $1.25-$1.275 billion. Restaurant-level operating profit is anticipated in the range of 11-11.5% down from the previous expectation of 12.5-13.5%. Capital expenditures are anticipated to be between $25 million and $30 million. In 2024, adjusted EBITDA is expected in the range of $40-$45 million, down from the previous expectation of $60-$70 million.
<h2>Zacks Rank</h2>
Red Robin currently has a Zacks Rank #4 (Sell).
<h2>Recent Retail-Wholesale Releases</h2>
Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/sbux#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) reported mixed third-quarter fiscal 2024 results, with earnings meeting the Zacks Consensus Estimate and revenues missing the same. The top and the bottom line declined on a year-over-year basis. The downside was due to the competitive market dynamics in China, macro challenges and price wars.
In the fiscal third quarter, the company reported adjusted EPS of 93 cents, in line with the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The bottom line declined 7% year over year from $1.00. Quarterly revenues of $9,113.9 million missed the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9,224 million. The top line dropped 0.6% on a year-over-year basis due to dismal international revenues. Global comparable store sales declined 3% year over year. The downside was accompanied by a decline of 5% in comparable transactions, partially overshadowed by a 2% increase in average tickets.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/cmg#NYSE">CMG</a>) released impressive second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and the bottom line increased on a year-over-year basis. During the quarter, CMG benefited from successful promotions regarding Chicken Al Pastor driving significant engagement and sales. Also, the emphasis on throughput and staff training proved effective in meeting heightened demand and supported transaction growth.
During the second quarter, CMG reported adjusted EPS of 34 cents, outpacing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of 31 cents. The bottom line increased 36% from 25 cents reported in the year-ago quarter. Quarterly revenues of $2.97 billion surpassed the consensus mark of $2.94 billion by 1.3%. The top line rose 18.2% on a year-over-year basis. The upside was driven by strong comparable restaurant sales growth backed by increased transactions (8.7%) and average checks (2.4%).
McDonald&#39;s Corporation (NYSE: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/mcd#NYSE">MCD</a>) reported drab second-quarter 2024 results, with earnings and revenues missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate. The top and the bottom line declined on a year-over-year basis. The dismal performance was caused by a pressured industry landscape and the war in the Middle East.
During the second quarter, McDonald&#39;s reported adjusted EPS of $2.97, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.08. Moreover, adjusted earnings declined 6% year over year. Quarterly net revenues of $6,490 million lagged the consensus mark of $6,651 million. The top line dropped 0.1% year over year. Global comps declined 1% against 11.7% growth in the prior-year quarter.
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RRGB

Red Robin Q2 Earnings Lag Estimates, Revenues Beat

Democrats have highlighted Vice President and Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and her husband Doug Emhoff&#8216;s previous work at McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) during the Democratic National Convention.
What Happened: The couple&#8217;s shared history with McDonald&#8217;s is being used to connect with working-class voters. Harris and Emhoff&#8217;s experiences resonate with the 13% of Americans who have worked at the fast-food giant, <a href="https://mcdonalds1in8.com/">according</a> to the company, <a href="https://edition.cnn.com/2024/08/22/business/harris-mcdonalds-democrats-nightcap/index.html">reported</a> CNN.
In speeches and ads, Democrats have <a href="https://youtu.be/LQ9a-x_gqQ0?feature=shared">highlighted</a> Harris&#8217;s summer job at McDonald&#8217;s, which helped her pay for college. Former President Bill Clinton humorously noted Harris might break his record for time spent at McDonald&#8217;s.
Rep.&nbsp;Jasmine Crockett&nbsp;(D-Texas)&nbsp; contrasted Harris&#8217;s background with that of former President Donald Trump, who started in real estate with a $1 million loan from his father. Emhoff also shared his McDonald&#8217;s experience, mentioning his &#8220;employee of the month&#8221; award.
"One candidate worked at McDonald's … The other was born with a silver spoon in his mouth, and helped his daddy in the family business: Housing discrimination," Crockett said in her convention speech Tuesday.
Democrats are using these narratives to portray Harris and Emhoff as relatable and grounded, hoping to appeal to voters who have worked in similar low-paying, demanding jobs.
Democratic vice presidential nominee Tim Walz has also tapped into this sentiment, questioning if Trump could handle working at McDonald&#8217;s. This strategy aligns with the party&#8217;s broader pro-worker narrative under President Joe Biden.
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Why It Matters: The emphasis on Harris and Emhoff&#8217;s McDonald&#8217;s roots comes at a critical time. Recent <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40493514/donald-trump-now-leads-kamala-harris-by-5-points-after-10-point-election-odds-turnaround-i">polling data shows</a> Trump leading Harris by five points after a significant turnaround in election odds. This narrative aims to bolster Harris&#8217;s relatability amid her proposed tax policies, which have faced criticism from Wall Street.
At the same time, McDonald&#8217;s is making headlines with its <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/08/40493514/donald-trump-now-leads-kamala-harris-by-5-points-after-10-point-election-odds-turnaround-i">ambitious £1 billion investment plan</a> to open over 200 new locations in the UK and Ireland. This expansion is expected to create around 24,000 new jobs, further highlighting the company&#8217;s significant role in the job market.
Additionally, the narrative of working at McDonald&#8217;s resonates with many Americans, <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/23/04/31901687/jeff-bezoss-first-job-was-at-mcdonalds-heres-what-the-billionaire-learned-during-his-time-flipping-b">including notable figures</a> like Jeff Bezos, who also started his career at the fast-food chain. 
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