Mark Kalinowski

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) stock is soaring following an analyst upgrade. The Ann Arbor, Michigan-based pizza chain is benefitting from investments in technology, making it more attractive for international franchisees to buy rival franchises and switch them over to the brand, according...

Deutsche Bank's Brett Levy maintained a Buy rating for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) and he decreased his price target for the stock from $67 to $62, after the company reported earnings Thursday. Levy said he expects new stores to contribute to top line growth, while integration of East...

“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...

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reiterated its high single-digit 2017 same-restaurant sales growth guidance on Monday evening and said it expects rising costs in Q2. Several Wall Street analysts commented on the stock following the updated guidance. Here’s a look at the key themes...

Nomura’s Mark Kalinowski maintains Buy ratings on McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) and Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), while reducing their price targets and estimates. McDonald's The price target has been reduced from $139 to $137. The EPS estimates for McDonald's for 2016 and...

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is the world's most valuable restaurant company with a valuation just shy of $100 billion. However, according to Mark Kalinowski of Nomura, McDonald's will eventually be dropped to second place. The victor? Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX). In...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) hosted a conference call Tuesday to discuss ongoing and new operational changes, along with the earlier announced departure of co-CEO Monty Moran. Nomura’s Mark Kalinowski maintains a Neutral rating on the company, with a price target of $333....

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) held its biennial Analyst Day on Wednesday, where it outlined its financial goals and focus areas, among other updates. The company reiterated its annualized targets of 10 percent revenue growth, mid-single-digit same-store sales expansion and 15–20...

Nomura has downgraded McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) to Neutral from Buy amid slowing comps and said its Buy-rated Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) is its top large-cap restaurant stock pick. "Our downgrade is predicated on multiple factors, including slowing U.S. restaurant industry...

Nomura initiated coverage of Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) with a Buy rating and $70 price target, citing the company's digital initiatives, favorable market-share trends and a beneficial coffee-cost outlook. The Seattle-based coffee retailer has investing heavily to improve its mobile...

Mark Kalinowski of Nomura initiated coverage of U.S. restaurants with a mixed reaction. Kalinowski highlighted chain restaurant same-store sales trends "generally remain solid," but not all segments appear to be generating improvements. Kalinowski named Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM) and Papa John...

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) have risen 4.8 percent year-to-date, reaching a high of $101.10 on August 19. Nomura’s Mark Kalinowski has initiated coverage of McDonald’s with a Neutral rating and price target of $103. Although the company’s planned menu and All-...