McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Q1 earnings top estimates, driven by global growth and higher check sizes
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) reported first quarter results that surpassed analyst expectations, supported by steady international demand and continued strength in loyalty-driven sales, even as the company described a “challenging” consumer environment. For the quarter, adjusted earnings per share came in at $2.83, ahead of estimates of roughly $2.74 to $2.75.
McDonald's (MCD) Q1 Earnings: How Key Metrics Compare to Wall Street Estimates
The headline numbers for McDonald's (MCD) give insight into how the company performed in the quarter ended March 2026, but it may be worthwhile to compare some of its key metrics to Wall Street estimates and the year-ago actuals.
McDonald's (MCD) Q1 Earnings and Revenues Top Estimates
McDonald's (MCD) came out with quarterly earnings of $2.83 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $2.74 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.67 per share a year ago.
McDonald's tops Q1 estimates, shares surge 3% in premarket trading
McDonald's shares rose more than 3% in premarket trading on Thursday after the fast-food giant reported first-quarter earnings and revenue ahead of Wall Street expectations. The beat was helped by continued demand for value-focused menu offerings and marketing campaigns aimed at budget-conscious consumers.
McDonald's CEO predicted peak drink innovation. I regret to inform you: He was right.
I tried the newest drinks from McDonald's, Starbucks, and Dunkin'. Some were kind of gross (sorry, Dunkin'), but I was amazed at the variety.
McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect
Shares of McDonald's have fallen 10% over the last year, hurt by concerns about the broader economy. Analysts are expecting the fast-food chain to report same-store sales growth of 3.7%, according to StreetAccount estimates.
Here's How Much McDonald's Stock Is Expected to Move After Earnings
McDonald's is scheduled to report earnings Thursday morning, with shares seen potentially sinking to their lowest point in nearly two years following the results.
How Burger King's turnaround is taking a bite out of McDonald's
Burger King reported an eyepopping 5.8% increase in comparable sales at its US eateries – its highest growth in nine quarters – taking a bite out of McDonald's business.
McDonald's earnings preview: prediction markets betting big on a beat
Chicago-headquartered McDonald's Corp (MCD) is inching higher in the run-up to its Q1 earnings set to land on May 7th before market open. Consensus is for the fast-good giant to post $2.75 per share of earnings (EPS) for its first financial quarter on an 8.9% year-over-year increase in revenue to $6.49 billion.
McDonald's Stock Hits 52-Week Low Ahead of Earnings
Fast food stock McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) isn't faring too well ahead of the company's first-quarter earnings report, due out before the open on Thursday, May 7.
McDonald's to Post Q1 Earnings: What's in the Cards for the Stock?
MCD is set to report Q1 2026 on May 7, with value, menu and digital momentum supporting results, while weather impacts and cost pressures weigh.
Will These 3 Restaurant Stocks Report Strong Q1 Results?
MCD, SHAK and PZZA gear up for Q1 earnings as value deals, digital sales and pricing boost revenues, while costs and weather pressures cloud margins.
