Will Slabaugh

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported first-quarter results, which came in better than expected but management's commentary of higher expenses has the Street debating the company's upside potential. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Overweight rating on McDonald's...

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) turned in a mixed quarter, bolstered by unexpectedly strong growth in China but marred by flat traffic in the U.S. The reaction from the sell-side was also mixed, and a bit muted, with several analysts continuing to recommend the stock and raising the price...

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported first-quarter results Wednesday highlighted by a top- and bottom-line beat and 9.9-percent growth in comparable sales.  The Analysts  Wedbush's Nick Setyan maintained a Neutral rating on Chipotle Mexican Grill with a price...

Steakhouse chain Texas Roadhouse Inc (NASDAQ: TXRH) reported fourth-quarter results Tuesday that were "somewhat mixed" despite a top-and-bottom-line beat, according to Stephens. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Equal-weight rating on Texas Roadhouse stock...

GrubHub, Inc. (NYSE: GRUB) went on a wild ride Thursday after the company reported a seemingly disappointing quarter, including an earnings miss and below-consensus guidance. After a huge initial sell-off, the stock recovered most of its losses and was trading higher Friday morning. Investors may...

Domino's Pizza, Inc. (NYSE: DPZ) hosted analysts for an investor day presentation where management discussed its position in the restaurant market and its outlook. Here is a summary of what some of the Street's top analysts said after the event. The Analysts UBS' Dennis Geiger...

Darden Restaurants, Inc. (NYSE: DRI) reported its fiscal second-quarter adjusted EPS above estimates, despite a higher-than-expected tax rate. The Analyst Stephens’ Will Slabaugh maintained an Overweight rating on Darden Restaurants, with an unchanged $135 price target. The Thesis Darden...

Starbucks Corp. (NASDAQ: SBUX) posted strong fourth-quarter results Thursday, reporting earnings per share of 62 cents per share, beating a 60-cent estimate. Starbucks also topped revenue estimates, raking in $6.3 billion against an expected $6.27 billion. The Analysts Bank of America Merrill...

Online and mobile food ordering and delivery platform GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) reported third-quarter results Thursday morning that sent shares notably lower throughout the trading session. Despite the sell-off, two research firms are turning more positive on the stock.  The Analysts...

Shares of GrubHub Inc (NYSE: GRUB) heavily sold off following its third-quarter earnings report despite a top-and-bottom line beat. The Analyst Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Overweight rating on GrubHub with an unchanged $155 price target. The Thesis GrubHub, an online and mobile food...

McDonald's Corp (NYSE: MCD) reported its third-quarter results, which sent shares higher by more than 5 percent. What To Know From Q3 McDonald's said it earned $2.10 per share in the third quarter on revenue of $5.369 billion versus expectations of $2.00 per share and $5.35 billion....

Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX) reported "ho-hum" earnings Thursday, Stephens' restaurant analyst Will Slabaugh said during a CNBC interview. The Analyst Slabaugh discussed Starbucks' Q2 as a guest on CNBC's "Squawk Box" segment Friday morning. (See...

Multiple Street analysts are hesitant in recommending Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ: SBUX)'s stock, which is trading at new 52-week lows in reaction to a disappointing sales and outlook update. The Analysts Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintained an Equal-Weight rating on Starbucks ...

Fast casual food chain Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE: CMG) reported first-quarter results Wednesday that confirmed a turnaround is "underway," but now is not the time to buy the stock, according to Stephens. The Analyst Stephens' Will Slabaugh maintains an Equal-Weight...

McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is scheduled to report first-quarter results April 30, and Stephens shifted to a neutral stance on the restaurant chain ahead of the print.  The Analyst Stephens' Will Slabaugh downgraded McDonald's' stock rating from Overweight to Equal...