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Key Questions
When are McDonald's Q1 2026 earnings expected to be released?
McDonald's Q1 2026 earnings are imminent, scheduled for April 23, 2026. This follows previews highlighting key metrics like EPS and revenue growth.
What are the consensus estimates for McDonald's Q1 2026 EPS and revenue?
Analysts expect $2.75 EPS, up 3%, and revenue growth of 9%. These figures come amid prior revenue beats but US comparable sales misses.
How has McDonald's stock performed recently?
The stock is at $304.85, down 1.59% daily and 6.36% month-over-month from a $342 high, with 118% volatility. It lags QSR, shows oversold RSI ~41, Grader 47.3, and Zacks #3 Hold rating with P/E 23.42.
What are the analyst price targets for McDonald's stock?
Price targets include Evercore $360 Buy, Tigress $385, KeyBanc $354, Oppenheimer $355 buy-on-dip, TipRanks $349, and Barron's $346.87, averaging $340 Hold. Oppenheimer views the recent drop as a buying opportunity.
What is McDonald's current dividend information?
McDonald's declared a $1.86 quarterly dividend, marking its 50th year as a Dividend Aristocrat with 5.08% growth. It remains attractive amid dividend stock traction in 2026.
Why did McDonald's US comparable sales miss in the prior quarter?
US comps missed due to GLP-1 drugs, labor costs, and breakfast competition. Despite this, systemwide sales grew 7% (5.5% constant currencies) with 3.1% global comps per the CEO letter.
What is the current short interest in McDonald's stock?
Short interest stands at 1.29% as of March 13, 2026, with 9.16 million shares sold short. This is noted alongside 13F net positive holdings and some insider sales.
What are the technical and fundamental positives for McDonald's ahead of earnings?
Technical analysis shows liquidity neutral at $309.50 mid-channel, with short-term levels at $301/330; oversold indicators suggest upside. Fundamentals include ~46% op margins, Circana #1 ranking, and opportunities in SSS/beverage, post Rewards/McValue/capex initiatives.
Post-04-23: preview $2.75 EPS +3%/rev +9%; prior rev beat/US comps miss on GLP-1/labor/BK comp; 2025 CEO letter 7% sys sales/3.1% global comps confirm strategy; stock $304.85 (-1.59% daily/-6.36% MoM from $342 high, recent dips despite market, oversold RSI~41/Grader47.3/Zacks #3 Hold P/E 23.42); TA $309.50 mid-channel; post Rewards/McValue/capex/$1.86 div (50th yr Aristocrat); PTs Evercore $360/KeyBanc $354/Opp $355/TipRanks $349 avg $340 Hold; 13F net+/insiders sales/short 1.29%; Circana #1; Opp SSS/beverage upside/TTM $7.44 yield.