McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD) beats Q3-FY2026 EPS consensus of $3.37 per share — earnings report November 4, 2026 before market open (confirmed by McDonald's Investor Relations or Bloomberg by November 4, 2026, 12:00 PM ET)
Hit
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Published on 28. October 2026
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Predicted for 4. November 2026
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Based on: Historical Cycle
The EPS consensus for McDonald's Q3 FY2026 stands at $3.37–$3.38 per share (+4.7% YoY from $3.22 in Q3 FY2025). McDonald's has beaten analyst consensus in nine of the past twelve quarters (historical beat rate ~75%). The macro environment is supportive: S&P 500 earnings growth in Q3 is +26.2% YoY, and systemwide comparable sales have recovered after the 2024/25 slowdown. Menu price adjustments and value campaigns (McValue) support the average ticket. No specific Polymarket market found; probability based on historical beat rate and broad analyst consensus.
Data basis for this prediction
- McDonald's Q3 FY2026 EPS-Konsens: $3,37–$3,38 (+4,7% YoY); Berichtstag 4. November 2026 (TipRanks Earnings Calendar, Oktober 2026)
- McDonald's historische EPS-Beat-Rate: ~75% in den letzten 12 Quartalen (MarketBeat, Oktober 2026)
- S&P 500 Q3-Gewinnwachstum: +26,2% YoY — breites Unternehmensumfeld (Alphastreet, Oktober 2026)
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: Hit
[Vorzeitig entschieden] McDonald's meldete Q3-FY2026-EPS von 3,38 USD und übertraf damit den Konsens von 3,37 USD. Quelle: AAII/Alphastreet Earnings-Auswertung vom 4. November 2026.
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