Wrapping up Q2 earnings, we look at the numbers and key takeaways for the traditional fast food stocks, including Domino's (NASDAQ: DPZ) and its peers.

Traditional fast-food restaurants are renowned for their speed and convenience, boasting menus filled with familiar and budget-friendly items. Their reputations for on-the-go consumption make them favored destinations for individuals and families needing a quick meal. This class of restaurants, however, is fighting the perception that their meals are unhealthy and made with inferior ingredients, a battle that's especially relevant today given the consumers increasing focus on health and wellness.

The 12 traditional fast food stocks we track reported a satisfactory Q2. As a group, revenues beat analysts’ consensus estimates by 1.6%.

Amidst this news, share prices of the companies have had a rough stretch. On average, they are down 15.2% since the latest earnings results.

Domino's (NASDAQ: DPZ)

Founded by two brothers in Michigan, Domino’s (NASDAQ: DPZ) is a globally recognized pizza chain known for its creative marketing and fast delivery.

Domino's reported revenues of $1.19 billion, up 4.3% year on year. This print exceeded analysts’ expectations by 1.2%. Despite the top-line beat, it was still a mixed quarter for the company.

The market seems disappointed with the results as the stock is down 8.1% since reporting and currently trades at $296.00.

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Best Q2: Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX)

Started by three friends in Seattle’s historic Pike Place Market, Starbucks (NASDAQ: SBUX) is a globally-renowned coffeehouse chain that offers a wide selection of high-quality coffee, beverages, and food items.

Starbucks reported revenues of $9.32 billion, down 1.4% year on year, outperforming analysts’ expectations by 1.5%. The business had an exceptional quarter with an impressive beat of analysts’ same-store sales estimates and full-year EPS guidance exceeding analysts’ expectations.

Although it had a fine quarter compared to its peers, the market seems unhappy with the results as the stock is down 10.2% since reporting. It currently trades at $93.54.

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Weakest Q2: Papa John's (NASDAQ: PZZA)

Founded by the eclectic John “Papa John” Schnatter, Papa John’s (NASDAQ: PZZA) is a globally recognized pizza delivery and carryout chain known for “better ingredients” and “better pizza”.

Papa John's reported revenues of $482.4 million, down 8.8% year on year, in line with analysts’ expectations. It was a softer quarter as it posted full-year EBITDA guidance missing analysts’ expectations significantly and a significant miss of analysts’ EBITDA estimates.

As expected, the stock is down 32.4% since the results and currently trades at $20.11.

Read our full analysis of Papa John’s results here.

Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT)

Famous for its Original Glazed doughnuts and parent company of Insomnia Cookies, Krispy Kreme (NASDAQ: DNUT) is one of the most beloved and well-known fast-food chains in the world.

Krispy Kreme reported revenues of $331 million, down 12.8% year on year. This result surpassed analysts’ expectations by 9.4%. Aside from that, it was a satisfactory quarter as it also logged a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates but EPS in line with analysts’ estimates.

Krispy Kreme achieved the biggest analyst estimate beat but had the slowest revenue growth of the whole group. The stock is down 3.1% since reporting and currently trades at $3.01.

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Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS)

Started in 1992 by two brothers as a single pushcart, Dutch Bros (NYSE: BROS) is a dynamic coffee chain that’s captured the hearts of coffee enthusiasts across the United States.

Dutch Bros reported revenues of $550.9 million, up 32.5% year on year. This number beat analysts’ expectations by 4.7%. Overall, it was a very strong quarter as it also put up a solid beat of analysts’ EBITDA estimates and full-year EBITDA guidance beating analysts’ expectations.

Dutch Bros pulled off the fastest revenue growth in the group. The stock is down 41.4% since reporting and currently trades at $38.47.

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Market Update

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