MCD Earnings Predictions — 2026-08-04

Ticker Report or Guide KPI Prediction Answer Confidence
MCD Report Adjusted diluted EPS IN-LINE pred $3.33 vs. cons $3.323 (Visible Alpha, Aug. 3 2026) MEDIUM
MCD Report Global comparable sales BEAT pred +1.30% vs. cons +1.19% (Visible Alpha, Aug. 3 2026) MEDIUM
MCD Report U.S. comparable sales BEAT pred +0.90% vs. cons +0.76% (Visible Alpha, Aug. 3 2026) MEDIUM
MCD Guide FY26 operating margin UNCHANGED guide mid- to high-40% vs. cons 47.2% MEDIUM
MCD Guide 3Q26 global-comp commentary LOWER guide ~+1.8% vs. cons +2.17% LOW
MCD Return Day-1 residual (stock − beta × S&P 500) -1.5% LOW
MCD Return 5-day cumulative residual -2.5% (FADE) FADE — maintained FY framework leaves implicit out-period risk LOW