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McDonald's Corporation

276.39
USD
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+1.42
+0.52%
May 15, 15:59 UTC -4
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After-Market

276.70

+0.31
+0.11%

MCD Earnings Reports

Positive Surprise Ratio

MCD beat 27 of 41 last estimates.

66%

Next Report

Date of Next Report
Aug 04, 2026
Estimate for Q2 26 (Revenue/ EPS)
$7.25B
/
$3.39
Implied change from Q1 26 (Revenue/ EPS)
+11.28%
/
+19.79%
Implied change from Q2 25 (Revenue/ EPS)
+5.98%
/
+6.27%

McDonald's Corporation earnings per share and revenue

On May 07, 2026, MCD reported earnings of 2.83 USD per share (EPS) for Q1 26, beating the estimate of 2.77 USD, resulting in a 2.16% surprise. Revenue reached 6.52 billion, compared to an expected 6.53 billion, with a -0.21% difference. The market reacted with a -0.14% price change (close before vs. close after earnings).
Looking ahead to Q2 26, 30 analysts forecast an EPS of 3.39 USD, with revenue projected to reach 7.25 billion USD, implying an increase of 19.79% EPS, and increase of 11.28% in Revenue from the last quarter.

Industry Peers’ Earnings

Industry Peers' Earnings displays EPS earnings data from companies in the same industry. Click on a card to view more details.

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ARAMARK
Report Date
May 12, 2026 For Q2 26
Estimate
$0.48
Actual
$0.49
Surprise
+1.43%
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Texas Roadhouse, Inc.
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
$1.85
Actual
$1.87
Surprise
+1.00%
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Shake Shack Inc.
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
$0.12
Actual
$0.00
Surprise
-100.00%
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The Wendy's Company
Report Date
May 08, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
$0.09
Actual
$0.12
Surprise
+24.10%
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Papa John's International Inc
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
$0.36
Actual
$0.32
Surprise
-11.55%
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Sweetgreen, Inc.
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
-$0.24
Actual
-$0.28
Surprise
-18.51%
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El Pollo Loco Holdings, Inc.
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
$0.21
Actual
$0.28
Surprise
+27.56%
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Jack in the Box Inc.
Report Date
May 13, 2026 For Q2 26
Estimate
$0.77
Actual
$0.76
Surprise
-1.48%
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GEN Restaurant Group, Inc. Class A Common Stock
Report Date
May 14, 2026 For Q1 26
Estimate
-$0.08
Actual
-$0.14
Surprise
-61.48%
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Good Times Restaurants Inc.
Report Date
May 07, 2026 For Q2 26
Estimate
-
Actual
$0.01
Surprise
-
FAQ
For Q1 2026, McDonald's Corporation reported EPS of $2.83, beating estimates by 2.16%, and revenue of $6.52B, -0.21% below expectations.
The stock price moved down -0.14%, changed from $284.10 before the earnings release to $283.70 the day after.
The next earning report is scheduled for Aug 04, 2026.
Based on 30 analysts, McDonald's Corporation is expected to report EPS of $3.39 and revenue of $7.25B for Q2 2026.
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