THE WEEK THAT WAS, ENDING MAY 2nd – Lots of earnings reports, two ratings changes – relevant conference call transcripts are provided – another busy week to come

DC Advisory

PREVIOUSLY REPORTING (below):  Just two changed ratings. Starbucks Downgraded by one firm from Buy to Neutral, Jack  in the Box Upgraded by 1 firm from Neutral to Buy.

Otherwise:

Starbucks: Maintained Neutral by 4 firms, Positive by 5 firms, in addition to Downgrade.

Valvoline: Maintained Neutral by 1 firm, Positive by 1 firm.

Jack in the Box: Maintained Neutral by 1 firm, in  addition to the Upgrade.

COMPANIES REPORTING DURING WEEK (below):  Domino’s, Brinker, Starbucks, Wingstop, Yum China, Yum Brands, Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, McDonald’s, BJ’s, Pollo Loco, Wendy’s. 

Lots of Coverage, Lots of Maintenance,  No Ratings Changes

Remaining in Place:

McDonald’s: 2 firms at Neutral, 2 firms Positive.

Wingstop: 4 firms at Neutral, 5 firms Positive.

Shake Shack: 2 firms at Neutral, 2 firms Positive.

Yum Brands: 4 firms Neutral,1 firm Positive

Wendy’s: 3 firms Neutral.

Cheesecake Factory: 2 firm Negative,  2 Neutral, 1 firm Positive.

Brinker International: 2 firms Neutral.

BJ’s Restaurants: 1 firm Negative

Conference call transcripts are below for all companies reporting in prior weeks with ratings changes (Starbucks, Jack in the Box), Initiations (none), or companies reporting in THE WEEK THAT WAS: ( Domino’s, Brinker, Starbucks, Wingstop, Yum China, Yum Brands, Cheesecake Factory, Shake Shack, McDonald’s, BJ’s, Pollo Loco, Wendy’s).

Domino’s (DPZ)

Domino’s Pizza, Inc. (DPZ) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Jack in the Box (JACK)

Jack in the Box, Inc. (JACK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Starbucks (SBUX)

Starbucks Corporation (SBUX) Q2 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Brinker International (EAT)

Brinker International, Inc. (EAT) Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Wingstop (WING)

Wingstop Inc. (WING) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

Yum China (YUMC)

Yum China Holdings, Inc. 2025 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NYSE _ YUMC) _ Seeking Alpha

Yum Brands (YUM)

Yum! Brands, Inc. (YUM) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE)

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated (CAKE) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

The Cheesecake Factory Incorporated 2025 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ _ CAKE) _ Seeking Alpha

Shake Shack (SHAK)

Shake Shack, Inc. (SHAK) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

McDonald’s (MCD)

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

BJ’s Restaurants (BJRI)

BJ’s Restaurants, Inc. (BJRI) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

El Pollo Loco (LOCO)

El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc. (LOCO) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

 Wendy’s (WEN)

The Wendy’s Company (WEN) Q1 2025 Earnings Call Transcript _ Seeking Alpha

The Wendy’s Company 2025 Q1 – Results – Earnings Call Presentation (NASDAQ _ WEN) _ Seeking Alpha

THE WEEK TO COME