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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
McDonald's shares have faced headwinds since late February, declining 7.41% over one month and 9.39% over the past year as of May 4. Can it bounce back with upcoming earnings?
McDonald's is making some big changes to its beverages. The fast-food chain is getting in on the "dirty soda" trend, launching six new beverages this week.
Looking beyond Wall Street's top-and-bottom-line estimate forecasts for McDonald's (MCD), delve into some of its key metrics to gain a deeper insight into the company's potential performance for the quarter ended March 2026.
McDonald's has shut down self-serve soda fountains from their restaurants nationwide.
In the most recent trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $293.59, indicating a +1.21% shift from the previous trading day.