2018 Q1 Franchise Market Performance Update: Declines in Small-Caps Underscores Decreases in Franchise Stocks’ Returns in Q1 2018
2018 Q1 Franchise Market Performance Update: Declines in Small-Caps Underscores Decreases in Franchise Stocks’ Returns in Q1 2018
After a rough stretch of market volatility, the FRANdex just snapped its quarterly win streak that stretches back to 2016. FRANdex registered lower Q-o-Q returns (-2.99%) as compared to both the broader indices. S&P 500’s returns were down -1.64%, while Russell 2000’s by -2.43%. Find out more in this issue of FRANdex Q1 2018.
FRANdata has been studying the trajectory of publicly-traded franchises for more than 3 years. FRANdex tracks the performance, based on market capitalization, of 62 U.S.-based publicly-traded companies operating under and generating income through the franchise business model. All index levels are normalized to 1,000 at Q1 2006 for comparison purposes, and all remaining periods are adjusted accordingly.
About the Analyst
Ritwik Donde
SENIOR RESEARCH ANALYST
Ritwik’s expertise as a senior research analyst has allowed him to analyze the ins and outs of the operational and financial performances of hundreds of franchise brands.