Restaurant Stocks to Watch: MarketBeat Identifies Top Performers

MarketBeat's stock screener tool has identified five restaurant stocks to watch today. McDonald's Corp., Hilton Worldwide Holdings Inc., Airbnb, Booking Holdings Inc., and Chipotle Mexican Grill are among the top performing companies in the industry.

The U.S. segment of McDonald's operations focuses on domestic markets, while its International Operated Markets segment includes Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and the UK. The company engages in hotel management and licensing under various brands, including Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts and Hilton Hotels & Resorts.

Airbnb operates a platform that enables hosts to offer stays and experiences worldwide, while Booking Holdings provides online reservation services for travel and restaurants through its Booking.com, priceline.com, and agoda.com brands. Chipotle Mexican Grill owns and operates over 2,000 locations across the United States, Canada, France, Germany, and the UK.

MarketBeat's top analysts have identified five stocks that are better buys than McDonald's, despite its Moderate Buy rating among analysts. While the company has a strong brand presence and a large global footprint, it faces intense competition in the fast-food industry.