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On this episode of Stock Movers: - Wayfair (W) shares jumped after the furniture retailer gave third-quarter guidance during its earnings call. The company said it expects high single-digit revenue growth in the current quarter. - McDonald's (MCD) is rising after the fast-food chain reported comparable sales for the second quarter that are slightly below the sell-side consensus estimate, while adjusted EPS was ahead. - Caterpillar (CAT) shares are surging after the company's second-quarter earnings blew past Wall Street's second-quarter expectations, easing concerns over the growth of power-generation equipment sales to data centers. - Palantir (PLTR) shares jumped after the company boosted full-year revenue and income forecasts and described commercial demand for its data analytics tools as "otherworldly." Palantir now expects $4.89 billion to $4.91 billion in adjusted income from operations this year.
McDonald’s recently revved up the amount of deals and discounts it offers to attract more customers. That strategy seems to have hit a roadblock.
Although the revenue and EPS for McDonald's (MCD) give a sense of how its business performed in the quarter ended June 2026, it might be worth considering how some key metrics compare with Wall Street estimates and the year-ago numbers.
McDonald’s also announced the appointment of company veteran Skye Anderson as president of U.S. operations, who most recently served as chief operating officer for the unit.
McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD, XETRA:MDO) beat Wall Street's profit expectations in the second quarter and named a new leader for its US business, capping a shakeup at the top of the company's largest market. The fast-food giant posted earnings per share of $3.32, matching estimates and up 6%...
Following triple-digit gains on the major indexes yesterday, we're up another +559 points on the Dow, +221 on the Nasdaq and +6 on the S&P 500.
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has appointed Skye Anderson as President of McDonald's USA. Anderson succeeds Joe Erlinger, a long-serving executive at the company. The leadership change affects McDonald's largest market in terms of systemwide sales. McDonald's remains one of the largest global quick service restaurant chains, with the U.S. as its core market. The appointment of Skye Anderson comes as the company responds to shifting consumer preferences, changing traffic patterns and a competitive...
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.
Joe Erlinger is out after 7 years, thanks to a traffic decline that says more about American wallets than fries
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?
News of the day for Aug. 4, 2026
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.