McDonald's Corporation
MCDNYSEConsumer Cyclical● Active
$279.84
+$7.12(+2.61%)
Market Cap$198.8B
P/E Ratio—
52W High$341.75
52W Low$271.98
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) Earnings: Dates, EPS & Revenue History
Quarterly EPS vs. estimates, revenue surprises, next earnings date, and analyst consensus.
MCD · earnings · updated Jun 8, 2026
Latest Earnings
Q2 FY2026Report Date: May 7, 2026EPS Actual
$2.83
Est. $2.74 · +3.3%
Revenue
$6.52B
Est. $6.47B · +0.7%
Fiscal Period
Q2 FY2026
FY ends December
Report Date
May 7, 2026
After Market Close
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MCD reports quarterly as a NYSE-listed Restaurants company. Fiscal year ends in December. Data: FMP · Updated hourly.
Next Earnings Date
Days Away
85
days
Expected Date
Sep 1, 2026
Fiscal Period
Q3 FY2026
Release Time
◌ Time TBD (Unconfirmed)EPS Est.
—
Rev. $7.60B
Days Away85
Expected DateSep 1, 2026
Fiscal PeriodQ3 FY2026
Release TimeTime TBD (Unconfirmed)
EPS Est.—
Rev. Est.$7.60B
EPS & Revenue vs. Estimates
Actual (Beat)
Actual (Miss)
Estimated
Earnings History
| Period | Report Date | EPS Est. | EPS Actual | EPS Surpr. | Revenue | Rev. Est. | Rev. Surpr. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ◌ Q3 FY2026 | Aug 5, 2026 | $3.34 | — | — | — | $7.16B | — |
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | $2.74 | $2.83 | +3.3% | $6.52B | $6.47B | +0.7% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | $3.05 | $3.12 | +2.3% | $7.01B | $6.84B | +2.5% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | $3.33 | $3.22 | -3.3% | $7.08B | $7.08B | -0.1% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | $3.14 | $3.19 | +1.6% | $6.84B | $6.70B | +2.2% |
| — Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | $2.66 | $2.67 | +0.4% | $5.96B | $6.10B | -2.4% |
| — Q1 FY2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | $2.85 | $2.83 | -0.7% | $6.39B | $6.45B | -1.0% |
| — Q4 FY2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | $3.20 | $3.23 | +0.9% | $6.87B | $6.82B | +0.8% |
Q3 FY2026
Aug 5, 2026
EPS Actual
—
EPS Est.
$3.34
EPS Surpr.
—
Revenue
—
Q2 FY2026
May 7, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$2.83
EPS Est.
$2.74
EPS Surpr.
+3.3%
Revenue
$6.52B
Q1 FY2026
Feb 11, 2026Beat
EPS Actual
$3.12
EPS Est.
$3.05
EPS Surpr.
+2.3%
Revenue
$7.01B
Q4 FY2025
Nov 5, 2025Miss
EPS Actual
$3.22
EPS Est.
$3.33
EPS Surpr.
-3.3%
Revenue
$7.08B
Q3 FY2025
Aug 6, 2025Beat
EPS Actual
$3.19
EPS Est.
$3.14
EPS Surpr.
+1.6%
Revenue
$6.84B
Q2 FY2025
May 1, 2025
EPS Actual
$2.67
EPS Est.
$2.66
EPS Surpr.
+0.4%
Revenue
$5.96B
Q1 FY2025
Feb 10, 2025
EPS Actual
$2.83
EPS Est.
$2.85
EPS Surpr.
-0.7%
Revenue
$6.39B
Q4 FY2024
Oct 29, 2024
EPS Actual
$3.23
EPS Est.
$3.20
EPS Surpr.
+0.9%
Revenue
$6.87B
Analyst Estimates
EPS Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $3.82 | $3.96 | $4.08 | 9 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $3.94 | $4.08 | $4.21 | 9 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $3.74 | $3.88 | $4.00 | 11 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $3.20 | $3.32 | $3.43 | 16 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $3.57 | $3.70 | $3.81 | 16 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $3.66 | $3.79 | $3.91 | 8 |
Revenue Estimates
| Period | Low | Consensus | High | # Analysts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q4 FY2028 | $8.0B | $8.2B | $8.4B | 14 |
| Q3 FY2028 | $8.0B | $8.3B | $8.5B | 7 |
| Q2 FY2028 | $7.8B | $8.0B | $8.2B | 7 |
| Q1 FY2028 | $7.1B | $7.3B | $7.5B | 10 |
| Q4 FY2027 | $7.6B | $7.8B | $8.0B | 15 |
| Q3 FY2027 | $7.7B | $7.9B | $8.1B | 8 |
Earnings Price Reaction
Closing price one trading day before vs. one trading day after each earnings release.
| Period | Report Date | EPS Beat/Miss | Price Before | Price After | 1D Reaction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ▲ Q2 FY2026 | May 7, 2026 | +3.3% | $284.10 | $283.70 | -0.14% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2026 | Feb 11, 2026 | +2.3% | $325.97 | $323.21 | -0.85% |
| ▼ Q4 FY2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | -3.3% | $299.21 | $305.67 | +2.16% |
| ▲ Q3 FY2025 | Aug 6, 2025 | +1.6% | $298.77 | $307.66 | +2.98% |
| ▲ Q2 FY2025 | May 1, 2025 | +0.4% | $319.65 | $313.64 | -1.88% |
| ▲ Q1 FY2025 | Feb 10, 2025 | -0.7% | $294.30 | $308.42 | +4.80% |
| ▲ Q4 FY2024 | Oct 29, 2024 | +0.9% | $296.79 | $295.00 | -0.60% |
| ▼ Q3 FY2024 | Jul 29, 2024 | -3.3% | $252.00 | $261.42 | +3.74% |
Q2 FY2026-0.14%
Report Date
May 7, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+3.3%
Price Before
$284.10
Price After
$283.70
Q1 FY2026-0.85%
Report Date
Feb 11, 2026
EPS Beat/Miss
+2.3%
Price Before
$325.97
Price After
$323.21
Q4 FY2025+2.16%
Report Date
Nov 5, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-3.3%
Price Before
$299.21
Price After
$305.67
Q3 FY2025+2.98%
Report Date
Aug 6, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+1.6%
Price Before
$298.77
Price After
$307.66
Q2 FY2025-1.88%
Report Date
May 1, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.4%
Price Before
$319.65
Price After
$313.64
Q1 FY2025+4.80%
Report Date
Feb 10, 2025
EPS Beat/Miss
-0.7%
Price Before
$294.30
Price After
$308.42
Q4 FY2024-0.60%
Report Date
Oct 29, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
+0.9%
Price Before
$296.79
Price After
$295.00
Q3 FY2024+3.74%
Report Date
Jul 29, 2024
EPS Beat/Miss
-3.3%
Price Before
$252.00
Price After
$261.42
Avg Beat Reaction+0.72%
Avg Miss Reaction+2.95%
Beat Rate6 / 8 quarters
Largest Move+4.80% (Q1 FY2025)
Data: FMP /historical-price-eod/full · field: close
About Earnings & Data Methodology
Data source: Financial Modeling Prep (FMP) | Updated: Hourly | Surprise%: (Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100 | Fiscal year: MCD ends December
McDonald's Corporation (MCD) most recently reported earnings on May 7, 2026 for Q2 FY2026, posting EPS of $2.83 — beating the analyst consensus of $2.74 by +3.3%. MCD has beaten EPS estimates for 2 consecutive quarters. The next MCD earnings date is expected around September 1, 2026.
Each quarter, investors track MCD earnings for signals on forward guidance and business momentum. For longer-term revenue trends, see the Revenue tab. MCD revenue tab →
Earnings Glossary
EPS (Earnings Per Share)
Net income ÷ diluted shares outstanding. The primary metric analysts use to gauge quarterly profitability.
Earnings Surprise %
(Actual − Estimate) / |Estimate| × 100. Positive = Beat. Negative = Miss.
Beat / Miss / In-Line
Beat = Actual ≥ Estimate. Miss = Actual < Estimate. In-Line = within ±1%.
BMO / AMC
Before Market Open / After Market Close. Two windows when companies typically release results.
Fiscal Quarter
MCD's fiscal year ends in December. Fiscal quarters may not align with calendar quarters.
Analyst Consensus
Average EPS/Revenue forecast across all covering analysts. More analysts = more reliable estimate.
Figures tie to FMP earnings calendar, estimates, and SEC 10-Q/10-K filings where noted.
Frequently asked questions
MCD earnings · 5 questionsMcDonald's Corporation's next earnings report is expected around September 1, 2026. MCD typically reports quarterly — approximately every three months. The exact date is confirmed by the company 2–4 weeks before the release. Time is currently TBD; MCD historically reports after market close (AMC).
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▸ Source: FMP · McDonald's Corporation SEC filings · US GAAP · McDonald's Corporation SEC 10-K & 10-Q filings · US GAAP · Updated: Jun 8, 2026