McDonald's 'Well Positioned To Contain' E. Coli Outbreak: Analysts Say Impact Minimal Vs. Chipotle's 2015 Case
The analyst uses past cases of E. coli outbreaks for restaurant companies Chipotle Mexican Grill CMG and Jack In The Box JACK and estimates that every 1% change in U.S. same-store sales could be around a 9 cents earnings per share impact. Charles lists a "worst-case sales impact" of 37 cents to fourth-quarter earnings per share.