Small Cap Restaurant Stocks On Sale: 4 Stocks To Buy For 2024, 2 To Avoid
Portfolio Pulse from Chris Katje
Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan has provided an analysis of small cap restaurant stocks, highlighting several as attractive investment opportunities for 2024 due to a favorable interest rate environment. Setyan upgraded Cheesecake Factory (CAKE) and Cava Group (CAVA) to Outperform, raising their price targets. Dutch Bros (BROS) and Domino's Pizza (DPZ) also retain Outperform ratings with increased price targets. Conversely, Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) and Wendy's (WEN) were downgraded to Neutral, with a price target increase for CMG and a decrease for WEN.
December 21, 2023 | 10:31 pm
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POSITIVE IMPACT
Dutch Bros retains an Outperform rating with a price target increase from $35 to $37, suggesting continued growth.
Maintaining an Outperform rating and increasing the price target implies that the analyst expects Dutch Bros to continue its growth trajectory, which could lead to a positive short-term stock price movement.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 70
RELEVANCE 80
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cheesecake Factory upgraded from Neutral to Outperform with a price target increase from $34 to $40, indicating potential stock appreciation.
The upgrade to Outperform and price target increase suggest the analyst expects Cheesecake Factory to outperform the market, which could lead to a short-term increase in the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Cava Group upgraded from Neutral to Outperform with a price target increase from $35 to $48, reflecting optimism for future performance.
The upgrade and significant price target raise indicate a strong conviction in Cava Group's potential to outperform, which could positively impact the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 85
IMPORTANCE 80
RELEVANCE 90
POSITIVE IMPACT
Domino's Pizza maintains an Outperform rating and a steady price target of $445, with expectations of winning in a value-focused QSR environment.
The continued Outperform rating and maintained price target suggest confidence in Domino's Pizza's strategy and potential for stock price appreciation.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80
NEUTRAL IMPACT
Chipotle Mexican Grill downgraded to Neutral with a price target increase from $2,200 to $2,400, indicating a cautious outlook.
The downgrade to Neutral reflects a more cautious stance despite the price target increase, which could lead to a neutral short-term impact on the stock price.
CONFIDENCE 75
IMPORTANCE 65
RELEVANCE 70
NEGATIVE IMPACT
Wendy's downgraded from Outperform to Neutral with a price target decrease from $24 to $21, suggesting potential underperformance.
The downgrade to Neutral and reduced price target indicate concerns about Wendy's ability to compete in a value-oriented market, which could negatively affect the stock price in the short term.
CONFIDENCE 80
IMPORTANCE 75
RELEVANCE 80