James Demmert and Dan Ahrens break down McDonald’s (MCD) earnings. James says investors shouldn’t focus too much on same-store sales falling and considers the company solid. Dan disagrees, saying his restaurant ETF, EATZ, is underweight McDonald’s. He “disagrees strongly” with the CEO’s comments that MCD is not losing market share to fast casual, pointing to Brinker’s (EAT) umbrella of brands. They also look at Shake Shack (SHAK), where James says their expansion is “coming back to haunt them” as margins compress.
The Watch List
01 May 2025
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