McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's Serves Up Double-Sized Tailwind for Growth
McDonald's NYSE: MCD share price uptrend is intact, at least that's what the Q4 earnings report indicates. The company reported significant strengths, underpinned by accelerated comp-store growth, driven by its value proposition and store count increases.
McDonald's sees sales soar as cash-strapped customers look for budget-friendly burgers on value meals
Budget-conscious Americans are returning to McDonald's as the fast-food giant doubles down on value meals, discounted bundles and limited-time promotions aimed at stretching diners' dollars.
McDonald's Q4 Earnings & Revenues Beat Estimates, Rise Y/Y
MCD posts Q4 EPS and revenue beat as global comps rise year over year on strong U.S. and international momentum.
MCD Moves Higher & QSR Slides After Earnings, PAYC Guidance Underwhelms
Paycom (PAYC) barely beat on earnings as shares tumbled on guidance that underwhelmed investors. McDonald's (MCD) managed to show it can make profits off its value meal.
McDonald's Q4 revenue, sales beat estimates on strong US growth
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) reported fourth-quarter revenue and comparable sales that exceeded analysts' expectations, driven by its US traffic and the continued popularity of value meals. Revenue rose 10% year-on-year to $7.01 billion, surpassing the $6.81 billion forecast, while earnings per share matched estimates at $3.03, up from $2.80 a year earlier.
McDonald's Earnings: Marketing Mastery And The CosMc's Legacy
McDonald's comps accelerated to 5.7% in Q4 (U.S. +6.8%), confirming regained momentum — but price and promotions remain key drivers. Margins held near 45–46%, despite heavier marketing and value programs in H2. The model remains resilient. Valuation reflects 3–5% growth, implying limited upside unless MCD becomes a defensive capital magnet in a risk-off market.
Compared to Estimates, McDonald's (MCD) Q4 Earnings: A Look at Key Metrics
While the top- and bottom-line numbers for McDonald's (MCD) give a sense of how the business performed in the quarter ended December 2025, it could be worth looking at how some of its key metrics compare to Wall Street estimates and year-ago values.
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Q4 2025 Earnings Call Transcript
McDonald's (MCD) Surpasses Q4 Earnings and Revenue Estimates
McDonald's (MCD) came out with quarterly earnings of $3.12 per share, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.05 per share. This compares to earnings of $2.83 per share a year ago.
McDonald's says value meals are bringing back customers, as results lift stock
McDonald's reported the fastest growth in comparable sales, both in the U.S. and globally, in more than two years.
McDonald's beats quarterly global sales estimates as value bets pay off
McDonald's topped Wall Street estimates for fourth-quarter global comparable sales and profit on Wednesday, as meal deals and strong marketing promotions pulled in budget-strapped U.S. diners and demand held firm in Australia and Britain.
McDonald's Says Its Value Campaign Is Paying Off
Customer traffic and sales improve at the burger giant after push on affordability.
