US Foods Reports Record Adjusted EBITDA, 23% Earnings Growth in Second Quarter

US Foods Holding Corp. reported strong second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, with net sales increasing 4.5% to $10.5 billion, net income rising 22.8% to $275 million and diluted EPS growing 29.2% to $1.24. The company also delivered record adjusted EBITDA of $604 million, up 10.2%, while adjusted diluted EPS increased 21.0% to $1.44.

Independent restaurant case growth accelerated to 5.1%, helping drive a 1.9% increase in total case volume. Gross profit rose 8.0% to $1.9 billion, while adjusted EBITDA margin...

Yum Brands Reports Q2 Growth as Digital Sales Near $9 Billion

Yum Brands reported solid Q2 results, posting broad-based growth across its global restaurant portfolio as unit expansion and digital sales continued to fuel momentum.

Chris Turner, CEO said, “We delivered another strong quarter with robust same-store sales and restaurant-level margin performance. We also reached separate definitive agreements with two exceptional buyers for the Pizza Hut business, bringing our strategic review process to a close."

For the quarter ended June 30, worldwide system sales increased 5% excluding the impact of foreign...

Wingstop Q2 Revenue and Profit Rise Despite Same-Store Sales Decline

Wingstop reported mixed second-quarter results, with revenue and earnings continuing to grow despite weaker comparable sales.

"During the second quarter, we continued making meaningful progress against the strategic priorities that we believe will drive the next phase of growth for Wingstop," said Michael Skipworth, President and Chief Executive Officer.

For the quarter ended June 27, 2026, total revenue rose 6.4% year over year to $185.6 million, while net income increased 16.9% to $31.3 million. Adjusted EBITDA climbed 12.5%...

Domino's Posts 3% Global Retail Sales Growth in Q2

Domino’s Pizza delivered modest sales growth in the second quarter of 2026, with global retail sales, store expansion and order growth helping offset continued consumer demand pressures across the quick-service restaurant sector.

The company reported a 3% growth in its global retail sales, excluding foreign currency impacts, during the period, driven by order growth and continued store expansion despite ongoing pressure on consumer demand.

US same-store sales rose 0.1% in the quarter, while international same-store sales slipped 0.1%, excluding foreign currency...

Hormel Foods Delivers Strong Q2 Growth Across All Segments

Hormel Foods posted stronger second-quarter fiscal 2026 results, driven by growth across all three business segments and continued momentum in its protein-focused portfolio.

The company reported net sales of $2.97 billion for the quarter ended April 26, with organic net sales up 3%. Operating income totaled $217 million, while adjusted operating income reached $294 million. Diluted earnings per share were $0.29, or $0.40 on an adjusted basis.

“We delivered strong second quarter results marked by profitable growth and improved performance...

Brinker Sales Rise as Chili’s Extends Same-Store Growth Streak

Brinker International posted higher third-quarter fiscal 2026 sales, powered by continued momentum at Chili’s, while Maggiano’s remained under pressure.

Company sales rose to $1.46 billion from $1.41 billion a year earlier, while comparable restaurant sales increased 3.3%. At Chili’s, same-store sales climbed 4.0%, marking its 20th straight quarter of growth.

"Chili's delivered its 20th consecutive quarter of same-store sales growth, up 4%, lapping a 31% increase a year ago," said Kevin Hochman, President and CEO of Brinker International. "Guest demand...

United Natural Foods Reports Strong Profit Growth Amid Strategic Transitions in Q2

United Natural Foods (UNFI) has announced its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026, revealing both challenges and opportunities ahead.

The company reported a 2.6% decline in net sales, bringing the total to $7.9 billion. This decrease was largely attributed to optimization actions, which impacted sales by nearly 500 basis points. A noteable factor in this shift was the transition out of the Allentown, Pennsylvania distribution center during the first quarter of fiscal 2026, leading to an anticipated drop...

Chili’s Extends Growth Streak to 19 Quarters in Brinker’s Q2 Results

Brinker International, parent company of Chili’s Grill & Bar and Maggiano’s Little Italy, reported financial results for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.

For the period ended December 24, 2025, Brinker posted a 7.5% increase in comparable restaurant sales, driven by strong performance at Chili’s, where comparable sales rose 8.6%. Comparable sales at Maggiano’s declined during the quarter.

Chili’s growth was fueled by continued menu innovation, competitive pricing, and disciplined execution, allowing the brand to expand its customer base and remain the company’s top performer.

Sysco Delivers Solid Q2 Performance, Driven by Volume Growth and Margin Expansion, Raises Outlook

Sysco Corp. reported solid financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026, driven by improved volume performance, margin expansion, and continued execution of company-specific growth initiatives.

The company posted second-quarter sales of $20.8 billion, up 3.0% year-over-year (YOY). Gross profit increased 3.9% to $3.8 billion, with gross margin expanding 15 basis points to 18.3%, reflecting effective management of product cost inflation and strategic sourcing efficiencies. Operating income declined 2.8% to $692 million, while ...

Cal-Maine Foods Reports Mixed Quarterly Results Amid Shifting Egg Market Dynamics

Company updates and financial results are circulating in headlines as many introduce a fresh quarter.

Cal-Maine checked in with its latest report showing a mix in its performance for the period fueled by 2025's supply-demand imbalances and historic prices.

"Despite the impact of eggs prices, we believe our performance in the second quarter and first half of the fiscal year demonstrates strength and momentum" said Sherman Miller, president and chief executive officer of Cal-Maine Foods. He continued, " We expect the... 

BJ’s Wholesale Club Reports Q2 Results with Membership Growth and Strong Digital Sales

BJ's Wholesale Club Holdings has announced its financial results for the second quarter, highlighting both strengths and areas of softness in its performance.

"Our business model continues to perform and build upon momentum, as we grow membership and gain market share even in a dynamic environment. We enter the back half of the year on solid footing and confident in our ability to deliver strong results," said Bob Eddy, Chairman and CEO of BJ’s Wholesale Club. “We are on a powerful trajectory and our...