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McDonald`s Corp

RESTAURANTS · CONSUMER CYCLICAL

McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) stands as a leading force in the global fast-food landscape, celebrated for its renowned Golden Arches and diverse menu options since 1940. Serving customers in over 100 countries, the company leverages a vast franchise network dedicated to quality, innovation, and exc...

$280.79

-0.59% ($1.68)

Volume 4.08M

52W High $341.75

52W Low $271.98

Market Cap $201.95B

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What to Watch This Quarter

Based on historical data

Consensus EPS

$3.35

Whisper EPS

$3.45

3.0% above consensus

Last Quarter

$2.83

Current Streak

2 Beats

Avg Surprise (4Q)

+0.76%

Next Earnings Report

Reports in 76 days

Report Date Aug 6, 2026

Whisper Spread +3.01%

Consensus Estimate

$3.35

Official analyst average

Whisper Number

$3.45

What traders expect

Bullish Sentiment: The whisper number is 3.0% above consensus, suggesting traders expect a strong beat. The stock may be priced for upside surprise.

Price Chart

EPS History: Consensus vs Actual

Last 11 quarters

Price Movement Around Earnings

Q1 2026 May 7, 2026

1-Day: -2.80%

5-Day: -3.12%

Q1 2026 Apr 29, 2026

1-Day: +1.21%

5-Day: -2.06%

Q4 2025 Feb 11, 2026

1-Day: +2.74%

Q3 2025 Nov 5, 2025

1-Day: -2.38%

5-Day: -2.15%

Revenue & Financial Performance

Revenue Whisper

$6.58B

TWN Proprietary Estimate

Last Quarter Revenue

$6.52B

+9.4% YoY

Gross Margin

55.9%

Net Margin: 30.4%

Quarter	Revenue	YoY Growth	Gross Margin	Op Margin	Net Income
Q1'26	$6.52B	+9.4%	55.9%	44.3%	$1.98B
Q4'25	$7.01B	+9.7%	57.5%	45.0%	$2.16B
Q3'25	$7.08B	+3.0%	58.0%	47.4%	$2.28B
Q2'25	$6.84B	+5.4%	57.9%	47.2%	$2.25B
Q1'25	$5.96B	-3.5%	56.0%	44.5%	$1.87B
Q4'24	$6.39B	-0.3%	57.6%	44.9%	$2.02B
Q3'24	$6.87B	+2.7%	56.4%	46.4%	$2.26B
Q2'24	$6.49B	-0.1%	57.3%	45.0%	$2.02B

Historical Earnings

Last 12 quarters

Quarter	Date	Consensus	Whisper	Actual EPS	Surprise %	Result
Q1 2026	May 7, 2026	$2.74	$2.75	$2.83	+3.28%	Beat
Q1 2026	Apr 29, 2026	$2.87	$2.90	--	--	--
Q4 2025	Feb 11, 2026	$3.05	$3.02	$3.12	+2.30%	Beat
Q3 2025	Nov 5, 2025	$3.33	$3.37	$3.22	-3.30%	Missed
Q2 2025	Aug 6, 2025	$3.15	$3.12	$3.19	+1.27%	Beat
Q1 2025	May 1, 2025	$2.67	$2.65	$2.67	+0.00%	Met
Q4 2024	Feb 10, 2025	$2.86	$2.91	$2.83	-1.05%	Missed
Q3 2024	Oct 29, 2024	$3.20	$3.25	$3.23	+0.94%	Met
Q2 2024	Jul 29, 2024	$3.07	$3.21	$2.97	-3.26%	Missed
Q1 2024	Apr 30, 2024	$2.73	$2.88	$2.70	-1.10%	Missed
Q4 2023	Feb 5, 2024	$2.83	$3.01	$2.95	+4.24%	Missed
Q3 2023	Oct 30, 2023	$2.99	$3.15	$3.19	+6.69%	Beat