McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) beats the Q2 2026 adjusted Non-GAAP EPS consensus of approx. $3.35 per share (July 29, 2026)
Pending
✦ AI-generated prediction
Published on 17. July 2026
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Predicted for 29. July 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
McDonald's reports Q2 2026 results on July 29. The global value menu strategy ('McValue') and AI-driven drive-through optimization are driving traffic and average check. Consensus ~$3.35 EPS (trend: Q2 2024 actual $2.97 adjusted, ~8–10% annual growth). MCD has fully recovered from the 2024/25 E. coli setback. Beat rate over last 8 quarters per Marketbeat: >80%. International franchise business (>50% of operating income) stabilizes results independently of US consumer sentiment. No Polymarket market for MCD EPS.
Data basis for this prediction
- Marketbeat.com: McDonald's Q2 2026 Earnings Date — 29.07.2026
- Yahoo Finance: MCD Q2 2026 Earnings Preview (Juli 2026)
- FactSet-Trendextrapolation: MCD Q2 2026 EPS-Konsens ca. $3.35
- Tickerleague.com: S&P 500 Q2 2026 Earnings Season — Beat-Rate bisher ~67%
Note: This is an AI-generated statistical forecast for entertainment and information purposes. It does not constitute investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell any financial instrument.
Verdict: Pending
This prediction is still open. It will be evaluated automatically against real-world sources after its due date.
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