McDonald's Corp (MCD)

Investors don't have to settle for a 1.18% dividend yield from an S&P 500 index fund.

Generating cash is essential for any business, but not all cash-rich companies are great investments. Some produce plenty of cash but fail to allocate it effectively, leading to missed opportunities.

These three companies are on track to receive a prestigious distinction for consistently increasing their dividends.

The stock has seemingly soared out of nowhere, even despite some recent bad news.

Gas handling company Chart (NYSE:GTLS) missed Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025 as sales rose 4% year on year to $1.08 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $2.59 per share was 3.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.

This beaten-down stock has suddenly found new life, but not for the right reason.

Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. (NYSE:CMG) stands as a pioneer in the fast-casual restaurant sector, renowned for its commitment to fresh ingredients, customizable meals, and streamlined service. The company’s journey from a single Denver storefront to a global brand reflects the transformation of American dining habits and the dynamic

Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE:CMG) shares plummeted 11% after the fast-casual restaurant chain reported quarterly earnings that fell short of analyst expectations for the second quarter. Despite a streak of strong performance in recent years, the Q2 miss came as a surprise to investors accustomed to Chipotle’s resilience in

McDonald's plans to test a range of new iced and flavored drinks in 500 U.S. stores as beverage sales outpace traditional fast-food growth.

McDonald's (MCD) is a top dividend stock with a 2.36% yield, steady growth, and strong financials, making it ideal for long-term income investors.

What a brutal six months it’s been for Chart. The stock has dropped 21.4% and now trades at $171.63, rattling many shareholders. This might have investors contemplating their next move.

Shares of doughnut behemoth Krispy Kreme Inc. surged 38.49% in Wednesday pre-market trading. The surge in the company's stock price, despite no major news, points to a renewed wave of meme stock trading.

Quick service restaurant company Domino's Pizza Inc. says that it is structurally equipped to win as consumers increasingly chase value.

The billionaire owner of the iconic burger chain In-N-Out, Lynsi Snyder, has announced that she is relocating her family and the company's headquarters from California to Tennessee. Snyder cited the challenges of doing business and raising a family in California as the primary reasons for the move.

Despite inflation concerns and tariff uncertainty, restaurants are busier than ever. Can it continue?

These three fast-food companies (MCD, SHAK, WING) give investors a reason to load up their trays in anticipation of better times ahead in 2025.