McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) is projected to post its Q2 2026 results before the market opens on Tuesday, August 4th. Analysts expect McDonald’s to post earnings of $3.34 per share and revenue of $7.1324 billion for the quarter. Interested persons may review the information on the company’s upcoming Q2 2026 earning overview page for the latest details on the call scheduled for Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM ET.
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD – Get Free Report) last released its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, May 7th. The fast-food giant reported $2.83 earnings per share for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $2.74 by $0.09. The firm had revenue of $6.52 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $6.47 billion. McDonald’s had a net margin of 31.62% and a negative return on equity of 442.10%. The business’s revenue was up 9.4% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company posted $2.67 earnings per share. On average, analysts expect McDonald’s to post $13 EPS for the current fiscal year and $14 EPS for the next fiscal year.
McDonald’s Price Performance
Shares of NYSE MCD traded up $6.19 during mid-day trading on Tuesday, reaching $276.86. 1,723,689 shares of the company’s stock traded hands, compared to its average volume of 3,808,394. The stock has a market cap of $196.71 billion, a P/E ratio of 22.82, a PEG ratio of 2.84 and a beta of 0.41. The business has a 50-day simple moving average of $275.76 and a 200 day simple moving average of $298.64. McDonald’s has a 1-year low of $260.96 and a 1-year high of $341.75.
McDonald’s Dividend Announcement
Wall Street Analysts Forecast Growth
MCD has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Sanford C. Bernstein reissued a “market perform” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Monday, June 22nd. Erste Group Bank cut McDonald’s from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Monday, April 27th. Rothschild & Co Redburn upgraded shares of McDonald’s from a “sell” rating to a “neutral” rating and increased their target price for the company from $260.00 to $306.00 in a report on Thursday, April 23rd. Royal Bank Of Canada reissued a “sector perform” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a research report on Tuesday. Finally, KeyCorp reaffirmed an “overweight” rating on shares of McDonald’s in a report on Wednesday, July 15th. Fifteen research analysts have rated the stock with a Buy rating and twelve have given a Hold rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat.com, the stock currently has an average rating of “Moderate Buy” and a consensus price target of $333.32.
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Insider Buying and Selling
In other McDonald’s news, insider Joseph M. Erlinger sold 5,252 shares of the business’s stock in a transaction on Wednesday, June 10th. The stock was sold at an average price of $284.32, for a total value of $1,493,248.64. Following the sale, the insider directly owned 7,734 shares in the company, valued at $2,198,930.88. The trade was a 40.44% decrease in their ownership of the stock. The sale was disclosed in a filing with the SEC, which is available through the SEC website. Also, EVP Desiree Ralls-Morrison sold 2,763 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction on Thursday, May 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $278.36, for a total value of $769,108.68. Following the transaction, the executive vice president directly owned 6,268 shares in the company, valued at $1,744,760.48. This represents a 30.59% decrease in their position. The disclosure for this sale is available in the SEC filing. Insiders sold a total of 8,348 shares of company stock worth $2,355,634 in the last ninety days. 0.26% of the stock is currently owned by insiders.
Institutional Investors Weigh In On McDonald’s
A number of hedge funds and other institutional investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. boosted its position in McDonald’s by 97.9% during the fourth quarter. T. Rowe Price Investment Management Inc. now owns 18,601 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $5,686,000 after purchasing an additional 9,201 shares during the period. Compound Planning Inc. lifted its stake in shares of McDonald’s by 97.4% during the 4th quarter. Compound Planning Inc. now owns 15,617 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock valued at $4,773,000 after buying an additional 7,706 shares in the last quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC boosted its holdings in McDonald’s by 3.7% in the 4th quarter. Axxcess Wealth Management LLC now owns 24,101 shares of the fast-food giant’s stock worth $7,366,000 after buying an additional 849 shares during the period. Birchwood Financial Partners Inc. purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $96,000. Finally, Strive Financial Group LLC purchased a new position in McDonald’s in the 4th quarter valued at approximately $131,000. 70.29% of the stock is currently owned by institutional investors.
Key Headlines Impacting McDonald’s
Here are the key news stories impacting McDonald’s this week:
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s remains attractive to income-focused investors after reaffirming its quarterly dividend of $1.86 per share, payable September 16. The company has increased its dividend for roughly five decades, supporting the stock’s defensive appeal. McDonald’s Faces Digital and Sales Concerns, Is the Stock Fully Valued?
- Positive Sentiment: McDonald’s is trading near its 52-week low while Wall Street price targets remain substantially higher. UBS retained a Buy rating despite reducing its target from $365 to $340, implying meaningful potential upside if operating trends improve. McDonald’s, Oracle, and Uber Are Near 52-Week Lows
- Neutral Sentiment: McDonald’s is scheduled to report second-quarter results on August 4. Analysts expect earnings to grow, but a Zacks analysis says the company lacks the usual combination of factors that would support a likely earnings beat, increasing the importance of same-store sales and management guidance. McDonald’s Earnings Expected to Grow
- Negative Sentiment: UBS expects sluggish second-quarter same-store sales as consumers remain cautious, while digital-sales execution and valuation continue to concern investors. McDonald’s Likely to Report Sluggish Q2 Same-Store Sales
- Negative Sentiment: Rising beef prices have weighed on sentiment because higher food costs could pressure restaurant margins or require additional menu-price increases. Consumer complaints about portion sizes and value may further challenge traffic and brand perception. McDonald’s Fell as Rising Beef Prices Weighed on Sentiment
About McDonald’s
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) is a global quick-service restaurant company best known for its hamburgers, French fries and breakfast offerings. The company develops, operates and franchises a system of restaurants that sell a range of food and beverage items, including signature products such as the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Chicken McNuggets, McCafé coffee beverages and a variety of salads, desserts and seasonal menu items. McDonald’s serves customers through company-operated restaurants and franchised locations, and it supports sales via dine-in, drive-thru, digital ordering platforms and third-party delivery partnerships.
Founded in 1940 by brothers Richard and Maurice McDonald as a single San Bernardino, California restaurant, the business was transformed into a franchising model after Ray Kroc joined in the mid-1950s and led the brand’s national and international expansion.
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