McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) reported second-quarter 2026 results that exceeded Wall Street earnings expectations, although revenue came in slightly below analyst forecasts. The fast-food giant delivered higher profit and positive comparable sales growth across all of its operating segments, helping lift the stock 2.
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Fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q2 CY2026, with sales up 3.7% year on year to $7.10 billion. Its GAAP profit of $3.32 per share was in line with analysts’ consensus estimates.
McDonald's (MCD) delivered earnings and revenue surprises of +1.81% and -0.51%, respectively, for the quarter ended June 2026. Do the numbers hold clues to what lies ahead for the stock?
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McDonald’s announced that Skye Anderson, a Company executive with more than 26 years of McDonald’s experience, has been appointed President, McDonald’s USA, effective today. Her appointment reflects the Company’s focus on improving everyday restaurant experience, strengthening value offerings for customers and driving long-term profitable growth across the U.S. business. In this role, Anderson will oversee […]
Investing.com -- McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) reported second-quarter results before the open on Tuesday, topping earnings expectations but missing on revenue.
McDonald’s stock advances as the fast-food giant reports second-quarter earnings that beat Wall Street expectations.
McDonald's posted a strong profit in its second quarter and named a new chief of U.S. operations with sales at home under pressure as many Americans grow more cautious about spending. McDonald’s said same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, edged up 0.8% in the U.S. That’s a sharp slowdown from the 2.5% increase a year ago, when the company had a big win with a meal tied to “A Minecraft Movie.” McDonald’s warned in May that high gas prices and consumer anxiety over the U.S. conflict with Iran could dent its sales.
The burger chain named a 26-year company veteran as president of its U.S. business as domestic traffic declined
The Golden Arches has been working to win back customers as Americans cut spending, especially lower-income consumers.
The fast-food giant promoted the longtime executive to helm its biggest market, seeing an “opportunity to raise the bar in the U.S. and accelerate performance in our largest market.”
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McDonald’s is set to report earnings Tuesday morning, with the fast food stock seen potentially extending its slide in the days that follow.
McDonald's posted second quarter earnings on Tuesday before the market opened, which slightly missed the mark as consumers face a challenging economic backdrop.
A tentative rebound in restaurant stocks might get more traction this week, when more than a half-dozen companies release earnings reports.

Enjoy your earnings season with a juicy side as Tyson Foods (TSN) cuts its annual profit outlook as rising beef prices weigh on US consumers. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma examines Tyson's fiscal third quarter earnings, how the beef shortage is impacting its consumer base, and takes a closer look at what to expect from McDonald's (MCD) own earnings.

Enjoy your earnings season with a juicy side as Tyson Foods (TSN) cuts its annual profit outlook as rising beef prices weigh on US consumers. Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma examines Tyson's fiscal third quarter earnings, how the beef shortage is impacting its consumer base, and takes a closer look at what to expect from McDonald's (MCD) own earnings.
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