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Starbucks Total Revenue <\/p>\nAs the Q1 earnings season comes to a close, it\u2019s time to take stock of this quarter\u2019s best and worst performers in the traditional fast food industry, including Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) and its peers.<\/p>\n
Traditional fast-food restaurants are renowned for their speed and convenience, boasting menus filled with familiar and budget-friendly items. Their reputations for on-the-go consumption make them favored destinations for individuals and families needing a quick meal. This class of restaurants, however, is fighting the perception that their meals are unhealthy and made with inferior ingredients, a battle that’s especially relevant today given the consumers increasing focus on health and wellness.<\/p>\n
The 12 traditional fast food stocks we track reported a strong Q1. As a group, revenues beat analysts\u2019 consensus estimates by 1.4%.<\/p>\n
While some traditional fast food stocks have fared somewhat better than others, they have collectively declined. On average, share prices are down 3.5% since the latest earnings results.<\/p>\n
Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) <\/p>\n
Started by three friends in Seattle\u2019s historic Pike Place Market, Starbucks (NASDAQ:SBUX) is a globally-renowned coffeehouse chain that offers a wide selection of high-quality coffee, beverages, and food items.<\/p>\n
Starbucks reported revenues of $9.53 billion, up 8.8% year on year. This print exceeded analysts\u2019 expectations by 4.3%. Overall, it was an exceptional quarter for the company with an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 revenue estimates and a solid beat of analysts\u2019 same-store sales estimates.<\/p>\n
Starbucks Total Revenue <\/p>\n
Interestingly, the stock is up 9.7% since reporting and currently trades at $106.73.<\/p>\n
Is now the time to buy Starbucks? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n Best Q1: El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) <\/p>\n With a name that translates into \u2018The Crazy Chicken\u2019, El Pollo Loco (NASDAQ:LOCO) is a fast food chain known for its citrus-marinated, fire-grilled chicken recipe that hails from the coastal town of Sinaloa, Mexico.<\/p>\n El Pollo Loco reported revenues of $126.2 million, up 5.9% year on year, outperforming analysts\u2019 expectations by 3.2%. The business had a stunning quarter with an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 EBITDA and revenue estimates.<\/p>\n However, the results were likely priced into the stock as it\u2019s traded sideways since reporting. Shares currently sit at $13.52.<\/p>\n Is now the time to buy El Pollo Loco? Access our full analysis of the earnings results here, it\u2019s free<\/a>.<\/p>\n Weakest Q1: Papa John’s (NASDAQ:PZZA) <\/p>\n Founded by the eclectic John \u201cPapa John\u201d Schnatter, Papa John\u2019s (NASDAQ:PZZA) is a globally recognized pizza delivery and carryout chain known for \u201cbetter ingredients\u201d and \u201cbetter pizza\u201d.<\/p>\n Story Continues <\/p>\n Papa John’s reported revenues of $478.6 million, down 7.7% year on year, falling short of analysts\u2019 expectations by 1.4%. It was a softer quarter as it posted a significant miss of analysts\u2019 EBITDA and revenue estimates.<\/p>\n Papa John’s delivered the weakest performance against analyst estimates and slowest revenue growth in the group. Interestingly, the stock is up 4.2% since the results and currently trades at $35.21.<\/p>\n Read our full analysis of Papa John\u2019s results here. <\/a><\/p>\n Wendy’s (NASDAQ:WEN) <\/p>\n Founded by Dave Thomas in 1969, Wendy\u2019s (NASDAQ:WEN) is a renowned fast-food chain known for its fresh, never-frozen beef burgers, flavorful menu options, and commitment to quality.<\/p>\n Wendy’s reported revenues of $540.6 million, up 3.3% year on year. This print topped analysts\u2019 expectations by 4.4%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also put up an impressive beat of analysts\u2019 EBITDA and revenue estimates.<\/p>\n Wendy’s scored the biggest analyst estimates beat among its peers. The stock is up 16.6% since reporting and currently trades at $8.11.<\/p>\n Read our full, actionable report on Wendy’s here, it\u2019s free.<\/a><\/p>\n Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) <\/p>\n Formed through a strategic merger, Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) is a multinational corporation that owns three iconic fast-food chains: Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes.<\/p>\n Restaurant Brands reported revenues of $2.26 billion, up 7.3% year on year. This number beat analysts\u2019 expectations by 0.9%. It was a strong quarter as it also logged a narrow beat of analysts\u2019 revenue estimates and same-store sales in line with analysts\u2019 estimates.<\/p>\n The stock is down 6.3% since reporting and currently trades at $76.49.<\/p>\n El Pollo Loco Total Revenue <\/p>\n