October 31, 2025
- Amazon delivered EPS and revenue beats as it reported its Q3 financials, recording EPS of $1.95 (versus $1.58 expected) and revenue of $180.2 billion (against $177.8 billion expected). “You’re going to see us continue to be very aggressive in investing in capacity because we see the demand,” CEO Andy Jassy said on the company’s earnings call (via Yahoo! Finance).
- Wendy’s is facing an ongoing and significant slump, according to CNN analysis. The chain’s stock has shed half of its value thus far this year. “We are not happy with our sales performance,” Ken Cook, Wendy’s CFO and interim CEO, said on its most recent earnings call (via CNN Business).
- In-store holiday shopping was described as a “ritual” by more than three-quarters of respondents in a recent Quad survey. “Consumers are rekindling their love and joy of discovery,” said Josh Golden, chief marketing officer at Quad. “They’re craving experiences that go beyond their digital screens so they can see, touch, and feel the products they’re considering for their family and friends – whether that’s browsing in-store or paging through a catalog at home” (via Chain Store Age).
- Restaurant Brands International exhibited strength during its most recent Q3 report, delivering slight EPS and revenue beats largely fueled by its international restaurants as well as Tim Hortons. EPS came in at $1.03 adjusted versus $1 expected, and revenue was registered at $2.45 billion against $2.4 billion expected (via CNBC).
- Puma is slated to slash 900 corporate jobs worldwide by the end of next year, with this restructuring following the loss of 500 positions earlier in 2025. The athleticwear company has lost a great deal of market share to newer entrants (via Forbes).
- Walmart has addressed claims that it plans to shutter stores in response to looting threats tied to a possible lapse in federal food assistance funding. “These claims are false, and we will continue to be open for business,” a Walmart spokesperson stated (via FOX Business).