When it comes to investing in restaurant stocks, investors are always on the lookout for the next Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG 3.38%) or Starbucks (SBUX 2.44%), two of the biggest winners in the space over the past 15 to 30 years. These two stocks would have created a lot of millionaires out of investors who bought them in their early days as public companies and held on to the stocks.Let's look at two stocks that could follow these two iconic restaurants and be the next millionaire-making restaurant stocks. ...

Have you been paying attention to shares of Dutch Bros (BROS) ? Shares have been on the move with the stock up 51.4% over the past month. The stock hit a new 52-week high of $52.98 in the previous session. Dutch Bros has gained 66.2% since the start of the year compared to the 24.6% move for the Zacks Retail-Wholesale sector and the 6.5% return for the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry.What's Driving the Outperformance?The stock has a great record of positive earnings surprises, as it hasn't missed our ea ...

The U.S. restaurant industry has grown at a solid pace over the past couple of years even though prices posed a major challenge for both consumers and operators. Higher personal income and spending have been the major factors driving sales amid inflationary pressures.Last week, the Commerce Department reported that restaurant sales grew at a solid pace in October, and is on track to end the year on a high.Given the positive outlook, investing in restaurant stocks, such as CAVA Group, Inc. (CAVA) , Dutch Bro ...

Restaurant and food stocks have struggled mightily in 2024. Dutch Bros (BROS -0.62%) has bucked this trend. The coffee shop and drink chain's stock is up 43% in the past month after posting huge growth in the third quarter. Investors are betting big on this West Coast consumer favorite and its expansion plans across the rest of the United States.Dutch Bros is coming for the coffee competition and proved yet again with these recent earnings results that it is a force to be reckoned with in the food and drink ...

These two chains have far surpassed the S&P 500 this year.Dutch Bros (BROS -0.62%) and Cava (CAVA 2.20%) are two up-and-coming chains in the restaurant arena. Both of these companies' share prices have crushed the S&P 500 this year, which can easily draw the attention of the investment community.Which of these two restaurant stocks is the better buy right now?Rising up the coffee ranksDutch Bros operates 950 stores that sell coffee and other beverages, with speed and customer service being a top focus. The ...

The stock may offer better value than it appears at first glance.Investors saw a lot to like in the latest earnings report from Dutch Bros (BROS -0.62%). The company reported better-than-expected results in the third quarter, and management raised guidance for the full year. At the time of writing, the stock is up 39% since the report was released on Nov. 6. On the surface, Dutch Bros stock might appear expensive, recently trading at a price-to-earnings ratio of 169, but that valuation metric is misleading ...

The S&P 500 is up 25% this year and continues to hit new highs. It's a time of confidence in the economy and excitement in the future. However, it means that it's getting harder to find great deals in the market. As the market goes higher, valuations are starting to look inflated.Warren Buffett recently reiterated his approach to investing as saying that he buys wonderful businesses at fair prices instead of fair businesses at wonderful prices. Investors should take heed and find those excellent businesses ...

Cold coffee is booming in the U.S.In 2023, Americans spent about $17.7 billion on out-of-home cold coffee including iced coffee, cold brew and frozen coffee drinks. That is more than double the $8.5 billion consumers spent in 2016, according to food service research firm Technomic. Giants like Starbucks have played a major role in iced drinks taking share from more traditional hot coffee."The way it usually works in the U.S. is that coffee trends start at the coffee shop and above all, at the big chains lik ...

Dutch Bros (BROS) could be a solid addition to your portfolio given a notable revision in the company's earnings estimates. While the stock has been gaining lately, the trend might continue since its earnings outlook is still improving.The rising trend in estimate revisions, which is a result of growing analyst optimism on the earnings prospects of this drive-thru coffee chain operator and franchisor, should get reflected in its stock price. After all, empirical research shows a strong correlation between t ...

Momentum investing revolves around the idea of following a stock's recent trend in either direction. In the 'long' context, investors will be essentially be "buying high, but hoping to sell even higher." With this methodology, taking advantage of trends in a stock's price is key; once a stock establishes a course, it is more than likely to continue moving that way. The goal is that once a stock heads down a fixed path, it will lead to timely and profitable trades.While many investors like to look for moment ...