By Mark Kalinowski
Published on September 27, 2019 at 12:00 AM
With this report, we introduce our quarterly adjusted EPS estimates for 2020E for Dine Brands (DIN; Buy). They are as follows: (1) Q1E $2.05, (2) Q2E $1.95, (3) Q3E $1.85, and (4) Q4E $2.30. These quarterlies sum to our unchanged full-year 2020E adjusted EPS projection of $8.15. Please keep in mind that 2020 is a 53-week fiscal year for Dine Brands.
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By Mark Kalinowski
Published on September 25, 2019 at 12:00 AM
With this report, we introduce our quarterly EPS estimates for 2020E for Domino’s (DPZ; Neutral) as follows: (1) Q1E $2.40, (2) Q2E $2.32, (3) Q3E $2.40, and (4) Q4E $3.58. These quarterlies sum to our unchanged full-year 2020E EPS forecast of $10.70. Please keep in mind that 2020 is a 53-week fiscal year for Domino’s.
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By Mark Kalinowski
Published on August 1, 2019 at 12:00 AM
Earlier today, Yum Brands (YUM; Buy) reported Q2 adjusted EPS of $0.93, topping our $0.89 forecast and sell-side consensus of $0.87. Yum’s updating of its fair value of its investment in Grubhub (GRUB; Not Rated) added $0.06 to Q2 EPS, but we’d also note that the Q2 adjusted tax rate of 23.7% hampered EPS by $0.03 according to our math relative to our 20.6% projection (and consensus of 20.6%). Second-quarter restaurant-level margins for company-owned stores matched our forecast.
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