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Consumer CyclicalRestaurantsScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

MCDMcDonald's Corporation

Consumer Cyclical / Restaurants

Low Priority

Above Peers

NeutralEdge 6/10
$258.12+$0.74 (+0.29%)

Latest quote

  • Momentum
    79
  • Value
    35
  • Quality
    56
  • Risk resilience
    44
  • Sentiment
    —
algovestiq.comScore data as of Oct 30, 2026

Stock Catalyst Board

Earnings timing, analyst expectations, news pressure, growth drivers, events, and AIQ Catalyst context.

Next earnings
Nov 4, 2026

Upcoming reporting date available for this company.

AIQ Catalyst
AIQ 54/100

Momentum 79/100 and sentiment — before the next covered event.

Recent coverage
4 articles

Updated Oct 30, 2026 · Sentiment 42.51%

Earnings History And Surprises

See whether reported EPS and revenue have consistently exceeded or missed analyst expectations.

Earnings Expectations And Results

Compare what analysts expected with what the company reported across recent quarters.

Momentum 79/100AIQ Edge 6/10 Above Peers
Beat rate
75%
3 of 4 reported periods
Average surprise
+1.0%
Across covered historical reports
Latest result
+1.8%
Aug 4, 2026
EPS estimate versus actual
Actual bars are colored by beat, inline result, or miss.
Earnings history
Report dateFiscal periodEPS estimateEPS actualEPS surpriseRevenue estimateRevenue actual
Nov 4, 2026—$3.39——$7.33B—
Aug 4, 2026—$3.32$3.38+1.8%$7.13B$7.1B
May 7, 2026—$2.74$2.83+3.3%$6.47B$6.52B
Feb 11, 2026—$3.05$3.12+2.3%$6.84B$7.01B
Nov 5, 2025—$3.33$3.22-3.3%$7.08B$7.08B

Analyst Forecast And Price Targets

Wall Street consensus, rating distribution, and the current 12-month target range.

Analyst ratings
Buy
19
Buy
14
Hold
1
Sell
12-month analyst target
$298.73
+15.73% versus current price
Based on 19 analyst observations. Targets are estimates, not predictions.
Low target
$230.00
-10.89% vs latest price
Average target
$298.73
+15.73% vs latest price
High target
$350.00
+35.60% vs latest price

Event Read

Catalysts should explain what can change the setup, when it might happen, and which AIQ component would move first.

Current event setup

Event dateNov 4, 2026

Next known earnings or reporting date.

EPS estimate$3.38

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Revenue estimate$7.28B

Current analyst expectation for the upcoming report.

Sentiment score—

News pressure around the setup.

Momentum score79

Where event reaction would show up first.

AIQ score54/100

Composite decision read before event confirmation.

Analyst context

Consensus
Buy
Analysts
19
Average target
$298.73
Target upside
15.73%
Target range
$230.00 - $350.00
90-day revisions
-5

News And Sentiment

Recent company coverage, scored where source sentiment is available.

Positive
4
Neutral
0
Negative
0
seekingalpha.com · Oct 26, 2026

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gurufocus.com · Oct 20, 2026

MCD Maintained by Citigroup -- Price Target Lowered to $295

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seekingalpha.com · Oct 19, 2026

Tune Out The Noise, This Is What Matters For McDonald's (NYSE:MCD)

The share price of McDonald's has seen an uncharacteristically significant drop over the last several months. Read why MCD stock is a Buy.

seekingalpha.com · Oct 18, 2026

McDonald's: An Underrated Opportunity Hiding In Plain Sight (NYSE:MCD)

McDonald's increased its quarterly dividend to $1.93, $7.72 annualized, marking its 50th consecutive year of dividend increases. See why MCD stock is a Buy.

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MCD Catalysts FAQ

What are the next catalysts for MCD stock?

MCD's next stock catalysts can include earnings, guidance, analyst ratings, price-target changes, estimate revisions, product updates, regulatory events, contracts, or sector developments. Use this page to connect those events with AIQ and market context.

What upcoming events could move MCD stock?

Upcoming events that could move MCD include earnings reports, management commentary, estimate changes, major news, and market-wide sector catalysts.

How could MCD's next earnings report affect the stock?

MCD's next earnings report could affect the stock by changing revenue expectations, EPS estimates, guidance, analyst ratings, price targets, estimate revisions, and momentum.

What could drive MCD stock higher?

MCD could move higher if earnings, guidance, demand trends, analyst expectations, or AIQ momentum improve relative to what the market already expects.

What events could hurt MCD stock?

MCD could be hurt by weaker guidance, negative estimate revisions, margin pressure, adverse news, regulatory issues, or a sector-wide risk-off move.