MCD Earnings Reaction History
McDonald's Corporation
EPS, Revenue, Stock Move
MCD stock rises 0.8% on average on the first trading day after earnings.
When MCD delivers a double beat, the stock rises 1.4% on average on the first trading day.
Across 40 releases, MCD has delivered a positive next-day return 52.5% of the time.
Reaction Snapshot (Avg Day 1-3)
Day 1
+0.81%
Day 2
-0.06%
Day 3
-0.11%
Conditioned Moves (Day 1 Basis)
Double Beat
+1.42%
Mixed
-0.37%
Double Miss
+0.30%
EPS Beat Rate
72.5%
Revenue Beat Rate
62.5%
Positive Rate
52.5%
Both Beat Rate
57.5%
Recent Earnings History
| Date | EPS | Revenue | Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-08-04 | Beat+1.81% | Miss-0.42% | +1.17% | +2.11% | +0.82% | Open |
| 2026-05-07 | Beat+3.28% | Beat+0.71% | -0.14% | -2.80% | -0.42% | Open |
| 2026-02-11 | Beat+2.30% | Beat+2.50% | -0.85% | +2.74% | -1.36% | Open |
| 2025-11-05 | Miss-3.88% | Miss-0.09% | +2.16% | -2.38% | +0.42% | Open |
| 2025-08-06 | Beat+1.27% | Beat+2.17% | +2.98% | +0.08% | -0.80% | Open |
| 2025-05-01 | Beat+1.14% | Miss-2.40% | -1.88% | -0.54% | +1.21% | Open |
| 2025-02-10 | Miss±0.00% | Miss-0.96% | +4.80% | +0.58% | -0.84% | Open |
| 2024-10-29 | Beat+1.57% | Beat+0.83% | -0.60% | -1.18% | +0.20% | Open |
FAQ
How much does MCD usually move after earnings?
MCD moves about 0.8% on average on the first trading day after earnings. Net average direction is +0.81%.
What is MCD's biggest post-earnings gain?
MCD's largest recorded next-day earnings gain is +6.31%, on 2018-10-23.