Three people in the Portland area and 19 people in western Washington State got sick recently from E. coli. Seventeen of them had eaten at a Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) restaurant during the past few weeks, sending the company’s stock down 16% after the news broke. That being said, investors might lose their appetites for the stocks on our list today following the negative publicity.
McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) – $112.08
Restaurants & Bars
McDonald’s Corporation operates and franchises McDonald’s restaurants. McDonald’s global system comprises both Company-owned and franchised restaurants. The Company’s restaurants offer a substantially uniform menu, including hamburgers and cheeseburgers, Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, French fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages and other beverages.
- Market Cap: 105,718,199,103
- Revenues (LTM): $25,643,900,000
- Operating Income (LTM): $7,016,800,000
- YTD Price Change: 19.8%
Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) – $62.80
Restaurants & Bars
Starbucks Corporation is the roaster, marketer and retailer of specialty coffee. The Company purchases and roasts coffees that it sells, along with coffee, tea and other beverages, and a range of fresh food items, through Company-operated stores. It also sells a range of coffee and tea products and licenses its trademarks through other channels, such as licensed stores, grocery and national foodservice accounts.
- Market Cap: $92,866,394,000
- Revenues (LTM): $18,428,700,000
- Operating Income (LTM): $3,877,100,000
- YTD Price Change: 52.5%
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Yum! Brands Inc. (NYSE: YUM) – $72.21
Restaurants & Bars
YUM! Brands, Inc. (YUM) is engaged in restaurant business. YUM develops, operates, franchises and licenses a system of both traditional and non-traditional Quick Service Restaurants (QSR), which prepare, package and sell a menu of food items. YUM operates in five segments: YUM China, which includes all operations in mainland China; YUM India, which includes all operations in India, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka; The KFC Division, which includes all operations of the KFC concept outside of China Division and India Division; The Pizza Hut Division, which includes all operations of the Pizza Hut concept outside of China Division and India Division; and the Taco Bell Division , which includes all operations of the Taco Bell concept outside of India Division.
- Market Cap: $30,579,343,771
- Revenues (LTM): $13,151,000,000
- Operating Income (LTM): $1,437,000,000
- YTD Price Change: -2.7%
Darden Restaurants Inc. (NYSE: DRI) – $62.55
Restaurants & Bars
Darden Restaurants, Inc. is a full-service restaurant company that owns and operates more than 1,500 restaurants. The Company’s restaurant brands include Olive Garden, LongHorn Steakhouse, Bahama Breeze, Seasons 52, The Capital Grille, Eddie V’s Prime Seafood, Wildfish Seafood Grill and Yard House.
- Market Cap: $7,930,519,368
- Revenues (LTM): $6,855,200,000
- Operating Income (LTM): $437,600,000
- YTD Price Change: 5.6%
Domino’s Pizza Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) – $107.17
Restaurants & Bars
Domino’s Pizza, Inc. is a pizza retail chain that operates pizza stores at 11,900 locations in over 80 markets. The Company operates in three business segments: domestic stores, international franchise and supply chain. Its basic menu features pizza products in various sizes and crust types. Its store also offers oven-baked sandwiches, pasta, boneless chicken and wings, bread side items, desserts and Coca-Cola soft drink products.
- Market Cap: $5,829,221,411
- Revenues (LTM): $2,118,295,000
- Operating Income (LTM): $369,909,000
- YTD Price Change: 13.3%
