Krispy Kreme posted a Q2 EPS loss amid margin pressure from its ended McDonald's partnership and unveiled a four-pronged turnaround plan to restore profitability by Q3.
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is home to the biggest and most well-known companies in the market, making it a go-to index for investors seeking stability.
But not all large-cap stocks are created equal - some are struggling with slowing growth, declining margins, or increased competition.
The U.S. stock market is currently navigating a turbulent August, characterized by significant volatility and sharp reversals. A confluence of factors, including escalating global trade tensions, weaker-than-expected economic indicators, and a mixed bag of corporate earnings reports, has sent major indices on a rollercoaster ride, leaving investors on edge.
U.S. stocks rebounded sharply on Wednesday, fully erasing last Friday's losses, as upbeat corporate earnings and renewed investor optimism outweighed concerns over escalating trade tensions.
McDonald's Q2 EPS topped forecasts at $3.19 with 3.8% global comparable sales growth led by Japan, even as China's macro headwinds and rising European costs linger, sending shares up 2.37%.
Fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) beat Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2025, with sales up 5.4% year on year to $6.84 billion. Its non-GAAP profit of $3.19 per share was 1.3% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Wall Street has issued downbeat forecasts for the stocks in this article.
These predictions are rare - financial institutions typically hesitate to say bad things about a company because it can jeopardize their other revenue-generating business lines like M&A advisory.
