McDonald's (MCD) Earnings: Results, Guidance and Stock Reaction
McDonald's's latest report was Q3 2026 on November 4, 2026 (before the open): Mixed, leaning good, and the stock moved +5.7% on it. Below: the numbers vs Wall Street, then every quarter we've explained in plain English.
Latest: Q3 2026 vs consensus
| Metric | Reported | Consensus | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adjusted EPS | $3.57 (+11% y/y) | $3.38 (LSEG) | Beat |
| Revenue | $7.16B (+1% y/y) | $7.29B (LSEG) | Miss |
| Global comparable sales | +1.5% | +1.3% (StreetAccount) | Beat |
| U.S. comparable sales | -0.2% | -0.5% (StreetAccount) | Beat |
| International Operated Markets comps | +1.4% | +2.1% (StreetAccount) | Miss |
| Quarterly dividend | $1.93 (+4%) | n/a |
Full MCD Q3 2026 explainer: what mattered, the reaction and Max's verdict →
Every McDonald's report we've explained
- Q3 2026 (November 4, 2026, before the open): Mixed, leaning good · stock +5.7% after
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FAQ
Did McDonald's (MCD) beat earnings last quarter?
In Q3 2026, reported November 4, 2026, McDonald's came in Mixed, leaning good. Adjusted EPS: $3.57 (+11% y/y) vs $3.38 (LSEG); Revenue: $7.16B (+1% y/y) vs $7.29B (LSEG); Global comparable sales: +1.5% vs +1.3% (StreetAccount).
When did McDonald's last report earnings?
McDonald's reported Q3 2026 results on November 4, 2026, before the open.
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