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Let's Cut To The Cheese: After Sluggish Q3, Chipotle Still A 'Show Me' Story
Wednesday, October 25, 2017 - 9:08am | 454Despite a more than 10-percent decline in Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG)'s stock in reaction to a disappointing earnings report, not all of Wall Street are ready to throw in the towel...yet. UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains a Neutral rating on Chipotle's stock with an unchanged...
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A Review Of Chipotle's Recovery Finds Challenges Remain
Tuesday, August 1, 2017 - 1:39pm | 583Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) has still failed to recover from its sharp sell-off in mid-July, despite posting strong second-quarter earnings July 25. Among the company's other recent woes since its norovirus outbreak are a new shareholder lawsuit and an investigation launched by the...
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Several Analysts Still Remain Bullish On Starbucks, Despite Disappointing Earnings Call
Friday, July 28, 2017 - 11:38am | 720“Growth potential as strong as the coffee,” one analyst noted even after Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX)'s disappointing third-quarter earnings call. But, that did not stop the majority of Wall Street analysts from slashing their ratings and price targets on Starbucks, as it...
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Chipotle Must Balance Headwinds With Innovation, Marketing Initiatives, But Some Analysts Remain Believers
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 - 11:17am | 390A 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. “...
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2 Different Takes On B-Dubs Ahead Of Earnings
Friday, July 7, 2017 - 4:57pm | 500Shares of Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) continue trading near multi-year lows, but could stage a rebound ahead of the company's second-quarter earnings report scheduled for July 26. UBS Sees Upside To $175 Investors remain focused on a few key factors that would support B-Dubs' growth...
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Survey Says: Starbucks Likely To Keep Making Gains In Market Share
Friday, May 12, 2017 - 3:00pm | 415Quoting a survey, UBS said in a note Friday Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) is well positioned for continued U.S. market share gains. The firm also delved on growth at its channel development segment and Chinese opportunities. The deduction was based on a global coffee survey of over 4,300...
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2 Ways Buffalo Wild Wings Could Still Win After Q1 Disappoints
Thursday, April 27, 2017 - 12:45pm | 343Buffalo Wild Wings (NASDAQ: BWLD) disappointing earnings report and guidance doesn't imply the restaurant chain is down-and-out, at least according to UBS analyst Dennis Geiger. The company's earnings report certainly highlights its challenges and the need for a strategic turnaround plan,...
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What Do Wall Street Analysts Think Of The Panera Up-For-Sale Report?
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 3:48pm | 907Shares 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...
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A Panera Sale Is Far From Certain, And Any Potential Deal Will Face Challenges
Tuesday, April 4, 2017 - 1:33pm | 512UBS said in a note released on Tuesday a sale of Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA) is far from certain and that any potential deal would face challenges. Prepping For A Sale? Analyst Dennis Geiger noted media reports of Panera Bread working with advisers to review its strategic options, including a...
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Analysis Shows Chipotle's Biggest Threat Is Now Panera
Wednesday, March 29, 2017 - 11:38am | 421Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc.'s (NYSE: CMG) biggest threat could be from Panera Bread Co (NASDAQ: PNRA), according to a note by UBS. A Potent Threat Analyst Dennis Geiger expects Chipotle's sales driving initiatives across technology, operations, menu and marketing to support gains in...
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Weak Traffic Trends And Weather To Blame For Sonic Price Target Cut
Tuesday, September 20, 2016 - 2:14pm | 322Sonic Corporation (NASDAQ: SONC)’s sales and share price have been in a rut the past couple of years, but UBS believes the pain will be short-lived for investors. According to analyst Dennis Geiger, Sonic’s business model and fundamentals remain strong. “With a plan to further...