David Tarantino

While Baird analysts said Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX)'s fourth-quarter results disappointing, given that a slight comps shortfall led to an EBIT miss. The set-up feels better from this point forward, analyst David Tarantino said in a Thursday note.  Baird maintained its...

Habit Restaurants Inc (NASDAQ: HABT) was downgraded by Baird after it reported third-quarter results after the close Wednesday that analyst David Tarantino termed "disappointing."  The results indicated weaker-than-expected comps and continued cost headwinds, Tarantino said...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) third-quarter earnings and revenues were a miss, and the stock is down a steep 15.05 percent at $275.50. That's a near five-year low for the fast casual chain.  Chipotle stock was down a steep 15.05 percent to $275.50, sinking to a near 5-year...

Analysts at Baird Equity Research turned bullish on Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) as the stock's recent pullback has created a "compelling entry point." The firm's David Tarantino upgrades Darden's stock rating from Neutral to Outperform with an unchanged $94 price target. Darden's stock...

A mixed second-quarter earnings report and an outbreak of norovirus has clouded the crystal balls of analysts who cover Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG). Conservative Approach Baird Analyst David Tarantino maintained a Neutral rating and lowered the price target to $385 from $425. “...

Shares of Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA) soared to new all-time highs of $292.42 last Friday following a Bloomberg report that suggested the sandwich and bakery chain may be exploring strategic alternatives, including a potential sale of itself. Here is a summary of what some of Wall Street's most...

In the race to the top of the fast food chain, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) investors haven’t seemed to be lovin’ it. Meanwhile, Wendys Co (NASDAQ: WEN) fans appeared to gain faith that it’s really “better here,” and buyers of Restaurant Brands...

This Thursday will see both Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and Dunkin Brands Group Inc (NASDAQ: DNKN) reporting their fourth-quarter results amid broad-based industry softness. Interestingly, Yum Brands will be reporting its first quarterly report since the spinoff of the China division. Yum Brands...

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) reported strong Q4 2016 results, against the backdrop of tough year-ago comps. The company appears “well positioned to build on the turnaround progress evident in 2016 and to deliver healthy financial performance in 2017,” Baird’s David...

Baird recommends investors to use any further pullback in restaurant stocks to add positions. The firm believes the sector should revive after the first quarter of 2017 following tepid industry comps in December. Baird’s survey indicated December comps of approximately -0.5 percent, solidly...

Baird says McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is transitioning to a higher ROIC business model, and its move to sell the majority of its China business could lead to an attractive risk-adjusted return for the stock in 2017. McDonald’s agreed to sell its 80 percent stake in its China/Hong...

A week ahead of the third quarter results announcement, Baird Equity Research is not worried about possible comparable store sales miss from Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA) in the third quarter. The company is scheduled to announce its results on October 25. Analysts David Tarantino and Samuel Beres...

Recapping Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM)'s Investor Day, Baird said it believes the company is transitioning to a leaner and much more capital efficient growth model following the upcoming spinoff of its China division. Measures To Transition To Attractive Business Model Analyst David Tarantino...