McDonald's Earnings Preview: What to Expect
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is set to announce its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings on August 4, 2026. Analysts expect earnings per share of $3.33, up 4.4% year-over-year from $3.19. For fiscal 2026, EPS is projected at $12.88, rising to $14.05 in fiscal 2027. Despite a market cap of $188.2 billion, MCD stock has underperformed the S&P 500, falling 8.5% over the past 52 weeks versus the index's 12.3% gain. On July 2, shares rose 3.6% after UBS highlighted the stock as an attractive defensive dividend play, citing value offerings and marketing strength. Analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' consensus, with an average price target of $328.19, implying 20% upside. The company operates over 40,000 restaurants globally.
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McDonald's Earnings Preview: What to Expect
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) is set to announce its fiscal 2026 second-quarter earnings on August 4, 2026. Analysts expect earnings per share of $3.33, up 4.4% year-over-year from $3.19. For fiscal 2026, EPS is projected at $12.88, rising to $14.05 in fiscal 2027. Despite a market cap of $188.2 billion, MCD stock has underperformed the S&P 500, falling 8.5% over the past 52 weeks versus the index's 12.3% gain. On July 2, shares rose 3.6% after UBS highlighted the stock as an attractive defensive dividend play, citing value offerings and marketing strength. Analysts maintain a 'Moderate Buy' consensus, with an average price target of $328.19, implying 20% upside. The company operates over 40,000 restaurants globally.