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CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$7.62
+1.4%		$8.07
$6.54
▼
$9.75
$1.61B0.491.28 million shs738,225 shs
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
$3.07
+2.0%		$3.27
$2.88
▼
$5.11
$529.27M1.272.55 million shs2.59 million shs
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$250.14
+0.9%		$264.49
$246.52
▼
$341.75
$177.01B0.414.03 million shs4.97 million shs
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$6.81
+1.6%		$7.85
$6.07
▼
$10.12
$1.30B0.3911.70 million shs4.27 million shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
-0.07%-5.08%-5.40%-7.38%+12.39%
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
-0.33%-5.94%-16.16%-12.75%-11.99%
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
-0.34%-3.73%-8.49%-8.93%-18.01%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
-0.59%-12.19%-25.64%+7.03%-28.19%
CompanyCurrent Price50-Day Moving Average52-Week RangeMarket CapBetaAvg. VolumeToday's Volume
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$7.62
+1.4%		$8.07
$6.54
▼
$9.75
$1.61B0.491.28 million shs738,225 shs
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
$3.07
+2.0%		$3.27
$2.88
▼
$5.11
$529.27M1.272.55 million shs2.59 million shs
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$250.14
+0.9%		$264.49
$246.52
▼
$341.75
$177.01B0.414.03 million shs4.97 million shs
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$6.81
+1.6%		$7.85
$6.07
▼
$10.12
$1.30B0.3911.70 million shs4.27 million shs
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Company1-Day Performance7-Day Performance30-Day Performance90-Day Performance1-Year Performance
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
-0.07%-5.08%-5.40%-7.38%+12.39%
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
-0.33%-5.94%-16.16%-12.75%-11.99%
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
-0.34%-3.73%-8.49%-8.93%-18.01%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
-0.59%-12.19%-25.64%+7.03%-28.19%
CompanyConsensus Rating ScoreConsensus RatingConsensus Price Target% Upside from Current Price
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
2.60
Moderate Buy$10.5037.89% Upside
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
1.80
Reduce$4.3341.84% Upside
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
2.64
Moderate Buy$317.0426.34% Upside
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
1.81
Reduce$7.7813.61% Upside

Current Analyst Ratings Breakdown

Latest DNUT, MCD, ARCO, and WEN Analyst Ratings

DateCompanyBrokerageActionRatingPrice TargetDetails
9/21/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
KeyCorp logo
KeyCorp
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Reiterated RatingOverweight
9/21/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Lower Price TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $320.00
9/21/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Needham & Company LLC logo
Needham & Company LLC
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Reiterated RatingBuy
9/21/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
UBS Group AG logo
UBS Group
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Lower Price TargetBuy$340.00 ➝ $320.00
9/21/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
BMO Capital Markets logo
BMO Capital Markets
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Reiterated RatingOutperform
9/18/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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Reiterated RatingHold (C)
9/17/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Citigroup Inc. logo
Citigroup
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Lower Price TargetBuy$345.00 ➝ $310.00
9/16/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
BTIG Research logo
BTIG Research
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Reiterated RatingBuy$350.00
9/15/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
Royal Bank Of Canada logo
Royal Bank Of Canada
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Lower Price TargetSector Perform$295.00 ➝ $290.00
9/15/2026
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
Guggenheim logo
Guggenheim
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Reiterated RatingNeutral
9/14/2026
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
Weiss Ratings logo
Weiss Ratings
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DowngradeHold (C) ➝ Hold (C-)
(Data available from 9/22/2023 forward. View 10+ years of historical ratings with our analyst ratings screener.)
CompanyAnnual RevenuePrice/SalesCashflowPrice/CashBook ValuePrice/Book
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$4.68B0.34$1.20 per share6.34$3.67 per share2.07
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
$1.52B0.35$2.75 per share1.11$3.81 per share0.80
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$26.89B6.60$15.53 per share16.16($2.51) per share-99.97
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$2.18B0.60$1.83 per share3.74$0.62 per share11.04
CompanyNet IncomeEPSTrailing P/E RatioForward P/E RatioP/E GrowthNet MarginsReturn on Equity (ROE)Return on Assets (ROA)Next Earnings Date
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$212.12M$1.226.248.85N/A5.15%12.50%2.58%11/18/2026 (Estimated)
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
-$515.77M-$0.56N/A101.83N/A-6.16%-1.17%-0.31%11/5/2026 (Estimated)
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$8.56B$12.3120.3918.042.6831.72%-572.06%14.92%11/4/2026 (Estimated)
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$165.07M$0.6610.3713.690.685.72%115.31%2.70%11/6/2026 (Estimated)

Latest DNUT, MCD, ARCO, and WEN Earnings

DateQuarterCompanyConsensus EstimateReported EPSBeat/MissGap EPSRevenue EstimateActual RevenueDetails
8/14/2026Q2 2026
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$0.1475$0.22+$0.0725$0.22$1.28 billion$1.31 billion
8/7/2026Q2 2026
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$0.1629$0.18+$0.0171$0.17$557.14 million$570.57 million
8/6/2026Q2 2026
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
-$0.0327-$0.03+$0.0027-$0.12$303.35 million$331.00 million
8/4/2026Q2 2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$3.32$3.38+$0.06$3.32$7.13 billion$7.10 billion
CompanyAnnual PayoutDividend Yield5-Year Annualized Dividend GrowthPayout RatioYears of Consecutive Growth
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
$0.121.58%+16.89%9.84%1 Years
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
N/AN/AN/AN/AN/A
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
$7.442.96%+7.30%60.44%49 Years
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
$0.284.09%+18.23%42.42%N/A

Latest DNUT, MCD, ARCO, and WEN Dividends

AnnouncementCompanyPeriodAmountYieldEx-Dividend DateRecord DatePayable Date
9/17/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
quarterly$1.933.11%12/1/202612/1/202612/15/2026
7/23/2026
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
quarterly$1.862.85%9/1/20269/1/20269/16/2026
8/7/2026
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
quarterly$0.073.39%9/1/20269/1/20269/15/2026
(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)
CompanyDebt-to-Equity RatioCurrent RatioQuick Ratio
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
1.14
0.88
0.81
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
1.28
0.36
0.29
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
N/A
1.08
1.07
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
27.95
1.90
1.88

Institutional Ownership

CompanyInstitutional Ownership
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
55.91%
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
81.72%
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
70.29%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
85.96%

Insider Ownership

CompanyInsider Ownership
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
N/A
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
1.60%
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
0.26%
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
17.10%
CompanyEmployeesShares OutstandingFree FloatOptionable
Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. stock logo
ARCO
Arcos Dorados
96,782210.66 millionN/AOptionable
Krispy Kreme, Inc. stock logo
DNUT
Krispy Kreme
17,000172.40 million169.64 millionOptionable
McDonald's Corporation stock logo
MCD
McDonald's
150,000707.64 million705.80 millionOptionable
The Wendy's Company stock logo
WEN
Wendy's
14,900190.67 million158.07 millionOptionable

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Daily Briefing: Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
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Wendy’s franchisee operating 13 Mass. locations files for bankruptcy
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/wendy-franchisee-operating-13-mass-153452206.html
Operador de 314 sucursales de Wendy’s en EEUU se acoge a protección por quiebra
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  apnews.comA
Large Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy, cites record beef prices
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/money/large-wendy-s-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy-cites-record-beef-prices/ar-AA2cH1ud
Wendy’s Says Bankrupt Franchisee Lost Brand Rights to 314 stores
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  bloomberg.comhttps://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-09-21/wendy-s-says-bankrupt-franchisee-lost-brand-rights-to-314-stores
Major Wendy's franchisee files for bankruptcy
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/major-wendys-franchisee-files-for-bankruptcy/ar-AA2cGu9n
Operator of 314 Wendy's locations in the US files for bankruptcy protection
September 21 at 9:02 PM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/operator-of-314-wendys-locations-in-the-us-files-for-bankruptcy-protection/ar-AA2cGVVz
Wendy's iconic yellow packaging is coming back for the first time in decades
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It’s a Frosty meltdown as Wendy’s franchisee that operates 314 locations in 15 states files for bankruptcy
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A big Wendy's bankruptcy reveals the chain's challenges
September 21 at 11:01 AM  |  restaurantbusinessonline.comR
Major Wendy's operator in Connecticut files for bankruptcy as beef prices rise
September 21 at 11:01 AM  |  msn.comhttps://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/major-wendys-operator-in-connecticut-files-for-bankruptcy-as-beef-prices-rise/ar-AA2cFODZ
Major Wendy’s Franchisee Files for Bankruptcy
September 21 at 11:01 AM  |  finance.yahoo.comhttps://finance.yahoo.com/small-business/articles/major-wendy-franchisee-files-bankruptcy-113106641.html
Wendy’s franchisee blames bankruptcy on weak marketing and beef costs
September 21 at 11:01 AM  |  latimes.comhttps://www.latimes.com/business/story/2026-09-21/wendys-franchisee-blames-bankruptcy-on-weak-marketing-beef-costs
Nostalgic detail Wendy’s fans will recognize instantly is finally coming back
September 21 at 11:01 AM  |  mlive.comM
Wendy's: International Folly But A Potentially Wise Acquisition
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More Wendy’s drop breakfast after partner’s Chapter 11
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September 20 at 10:35 PM  |  yahoo.comhttps://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/articles/wendys-vs-mcdonalds-healthier-classic-171700055.html
More Wendy's drop breakfast after partner's Chapter 11
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The Wendy's Company (NASDAQ:WEN) Given Average Rating of "Reduce" by Brokerages
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Arcos Dorados stock logo

Arcos Dorados NYSE:ARCO

$7.62 +0.10 (+1.38%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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$7.62 -0.01 (-0.12%)
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Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. operates as a franchisee of McDonald's restaurants. It has the exclusive right to own, operate, and grant franchises of McDonald's restaurants in 20 countries and territories in Latin America and the Caribbean, including Argentina, Aruba, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Curacao, Ecuador, French Guiana, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Mexico, Panama, Peru, Puerto Rico, Trinidad and Tobago, Uruguay, the U.S. Virgin Islands of St. Croix and St. Thomas, and Venezuela. The company was founded in 2007 and is based in Montevideo, Uruguay.

Krispy Kreme stock logo

Krispy Kreme NASDAQ:DNUT

$3.07 +0.06 (+1.99%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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Krispy Kreme, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, produces doughnuts in the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, Mexico, Canada, Japan, and internationally. The company operates through three segments: U.S., International, and Market Development. The company offers doughnut experiences through hot light theater and fresh shops, delivered fresh daily branded cabinets and merchandising units within grocery and convenience stores, quick service restaurants, club memberships, drug stores, and ecommerce, as well as through its branded sweet treat line comprising Krispy Kreme branded sweet treats. It also provides cookies under the Insomnia Cookies brand, cookie cakes, ice cream, cookie-wiches, and brownies; and operates Krispy Kreme company-owned shops and franchise shops. The company was formerly known as Krispy Kreme Doughnuts, Inc. and changed its name to Krispy Kreme, Inc. in May 2021. Krispy Kreme, Inc. was founded in 1937 and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

McDonald's stock logo

McDonald's NYSE:MCD

$250.14 +2.26 (+0.91%)
Closing price 03:59 PM Eastern
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McDonald's Corp. engages in the operation and franchising of restaurants. It operates through the following segments: U.S., International Operated Markets, and International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate. The U.S. segment focuses its operations on the United States. The International Operated Markets segment consists of operations and the franchising of restaurants in Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the U.K. The International Developmental Licensed Markets and Corporate segment consists of developmental licensee and affiliate markets in the McDonald’s system. The firm's products include Big Mac, Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Filet-O-Fish, several chicken sandwiches, Chicken McNuggets, wraps, McDonald's Fries, salads, oatmeal, shakes, McFlurry desserts, sundaes, soft serve cones, pies, soft drinks, coffee, McCafe beverages, and other beverages. The company was founded by Raymond Albert Kroc on April 15, 1955, and is headquartered in Oak Brook, IL.

Wendy's stock logo

Wendy's NASDAQ:WEN

$6.81 +0.11 (+1.64%)
Closing price 04:00 PM Eastern
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The Wendy’s Co. engages in operating, developing, and franchising a system of quick-service restaurants. It operates through the following segments: Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International, and Global Real Estate and Development. The Wendy’s U.S. segment includes the operation and franchising of Wendy’s restaurants in the U.S. The Wendy’s International segment is involved in the operation and franchising of Wendy’s restaurants in countries and territories other than the U.S. The Global Real Estate and Development segment focuses on real estate activity for owned sites and sites leased from third parties. The company was founded by R. David Thomas on November 15, 1969 and is headquartered in Dublin, OH.

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