The last few years have been challenging for food firms. From the Covid-19 pandemic to supply chain issues caused by the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine, it has not been an easy period of time for these companies. In the wake of World Food Day, in conjunction with AvaTrade and also using some insights from Deshe Analytics, we take a look at performance of some of the bigger food related stocks, including restaurants, packaged foods, and confectioners.
#1. McDonald’s [NYSE:MCD]
2022 has not been so kind to the world's largest fast-food restaurant chain in terms of its stock market performance. While 2021 saw the company’s share price rise significantly, largely as a result of the reopening of its restaurants, the same cannot be said this year. The stock is currently down 7.22% YTD, representing the lowest price-to-earnings ratio for the firm since the 2020 market crash, when lockdowns were at their worst and nearly all of the company’s restaurants were closed.
However, despite the fast-food chain's stock falling, 2022 has largely been a positive year for McDonald’s, and we have seen stock rallying since the start of this month. Sales are up, while restaurant-level earnings have increased by 8% after accounting for currency exchange rate shifts. Cash flow was strong once again, which suggests McDonald's will have no trouble increasing its dividend once more, for the 46th consecutive year.
Deshe Analytics Sector Grade: 70/100 (Hold)
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