ATLASMcDonald's (MCD) Q3 2026 earnings results
McDonald's (MCD) reported EPS of $3.57 against an analyst estimate of $3.36: a beat of $0.21 (6.3%). The quarter ended Sep 30, 2026; the company reported on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, before the open.
Status: Confirmed · 19:02 ET, Nov 4 · Source: EODHD (calendar and fundamentals, cross-checked)
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Create free accountMCD Q3 2026 results at a glance
| EPS reported | $3.57 |
|---|---|
| EPS estimate | $3.36 |
| Surprise | Beat · +$0.21 (+6.3%) |
| Quarter ended | Sep 30, 2026 |
| Reported | Nov 4, 2026, before the open |
| Status | Confirmed · 19:02 ET, Nov 4 |
EPS is as supplied by EODHD, in US dollars per share; whether it is adjusted or GAAP follows that source. This is McDonald's’s Q3 2026, a calendar-year company.
McDonald's EPS surprise history: last 4 quarters
McDonald's beat the EPS estimate in 3 of its last 4 reports, with an average surprise of +4.3%.
| Report date | EPS est. | EPS actual | Surprise | Result | Move* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2026 | $3.36 | $3.57 | +6.3% | Beat | – |
| Aug 4, 2026 | $3.32 | $3.38 | +1.8% | In line | +3.3% |
| May 6, 2026 | $2.55 | $2.72 | +6.7% | Beat | -0.5% |
| Feb 11, 2026 | $3.05 | $3.12 | +2.3% | Beat | +1.9% |
*Move: change in the closing price from the last close before the report day to the close the day after it. It is filled in a few trading days after each report.
MCD stock reaction to the report
MCD moved +6.55% in the first session that reflects the report (close of Nov 3, 2026 $263.04 to close of Nov 4, 2026 $280.26).
Next MCD earnings report
McDonald's has not announced its next earnings date yet. This page shows a date only once it is confirmed. See the MCD earnings calendar.
ATLAS fair value and signal for MCD
| Last price | $278.01 (+5.7%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS fair value | $249.57 (range $158.46–$362.74) · price is 11% above it |
| Chance of a higher close in 1 month | 53% (normal range $268.68–$289.86) |
These are model outputs from the same valuation and calibrated model as the McDonald's stock page. They describe an ordinary period and are not a forecast of any particular outcome.
McDonald's Q3 2026 earnings: frequently asked questions
Did McDonald's beat earnings estimates for Q3 2026?
McDonald's reported EPS of $3.57 against an analyst estimate of $3.36: a beat of $0.21 (6.3%).
When did McDonald's report Q3 2026 results?
McDonald's reported on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, before the open, for the quarter ended Wednesday, September 30, 2026.
How often does MCD beat EPS estimates?
In its last 4 reports with a recorded result, McDonald's beat the EPS estimate 3 times; the average surprise was +4.3%. Past results do not predict the next one.
How does ATLAS confirm a result?
A result is published only after it is cross-checked: the EODHD earnings calendar and the EODHD fundamentals feed must show the same EPS for the same fiscal period, or the same value must appear in two consecutive checks. Unconfirmed figures are never published. If the figures are revised later, this page updates.
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