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McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter 2026 global comparable sales growth of 3.8% and said it gained market share in nearly all of its top 10 markets, as executives emphasized value, marketing and menu innovation as the company’s main growth drivers in a challenging consumer environment. Cha

The fast-food giant maintained its market share and outperformed competitors in Q1, thanks to its laser focus on affordability.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just absorbed its second analyst price target cut in as many trading sessions. JPMorgan lowered its price target on McDonald’s stock to $305 from $325 while maintaining its Overweight rating, citing softer same-store-sales assumptions but flagging a strategic shift the firm views as constructive for long-term returns. The move follows KeyBanc’s price target ... JPMorgan Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $305: Is the Same-Store-Sales Story Stalling?

After decades of consistent dividend increases, McDonald's and Clorox could soon be eligible for a highly coveted designation among dividend-paying stocks.

Struggling Wendy’s is banking on a revamped spicy chicken sandwich to reverse its stretch of awful financial results and dreadful returns to investors.

McDonald's reported 3.8% higher Q1 comparable store sales. However, the market is worried about higher gas prices and their effect on lower-income families. Fears seem overdone with MCD below 1-year lows.

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Diners have always turned to fast-food chains for wallet-friendly options, but as the affordability crisis continues, value menus have become increasingly important to consumers. Value menus are the top factor diners look for when deciding where to eat, a recent YouGov report found. Some 66% of ...

McDonald's stock gains following strong Q1 results led by its new Big Arch burger.

BK takes another stand against McDonald's.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 10 Best Inflation-Hedge Stocks to Buy for 2026. On May 8, Baird lowered its price recommendation on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $305 from $330. It reiterated a Neutral rating on the shares. The firm updated its model following Q1 results, saying optimism around the company’s internal growth drivers […]

There is a version of McDonald's that exists in the imagination of most Americans. Cheap, fast, reliable, everywhere. The golden arches are a kind of economic constant: always open, always affordable. The reality heading into 2026 is more complicated. McDonald's (MCD) delivered a solid first ...

McDonald's is standing out in what it calls a challenging macroeconomic environment, as consumers, especially lower-income households, are pulling back on discretionary spending.

McDonald's (MCD) Q1 comps were in line and the company gained share in top international operated ma

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KeyBanc analyst Eric Gonzalez lowered his price target on McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) to $330 from $345 while maintaining an Overweight rating. The price target cut follows McDonald’s Q1 2026 earnings and reflects April softness that the firm characterized as “likely transitory” due largely to a tough year-over-year (YoY) comparison. For prudent investors, this analyst downgrade reads ... KeyBanc Cuts McDonald’s Price Target to $330 as April Softness Tests the Recovery Thesis

The fast-food chain’s same-store sales fell 7.8% in the first quarter, but it also reached a deal for 1,000 locations in China

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A 7.8% drop in comparable sales is pressuring the chain to draw consumers back, as Burger King and McDonald’s have seen gains in recent quarters.

In Q1 2026, the company reported revenue of $6.51bn, a 9% increase from $5.95bn in the same period last year.

McDonald's reported first-quarter 2026 results on May 7, with revenue rising to US$6,517 million and net income to US$1,983 million, while diluted EPS increased to US$2.78 from US$2.60 a year earlier. Growth in comparable sales, driven by value-focused menus, digital loyalty spending, and new items like the viral Big Arch burger and specialty drinks, underpinned the stronger quarter despite management flagging a tougher consumer backdrop ahead. We’ll now examine how this earnings beat,...

McDonald’s Corporation will release earnings for its first quarter before the opening bell on Thursday, May 7. Analysts expect the company to report quarterly earnings of $2.74 per share, up from $2.67 per share in the year-ago period. The consensus...

The fast-food giant trades at less than half the warehouse club operator's earnings multiple and pays more than four times the dividend yield. But is it really the better buy?

Krispy Kreme announced earnings on Thursday, May 7, coinciding with the launch of its newest limited-time offering. It's a pivotal time for the doughnut brand, which saw its stock price free-fall in early 2025 after poor earnings and shifting customer trends. Krispy Kreme operated 235 of its ...

Moby summary of McDonald's Corporation's Q1 2026 earnings call

Yahoo Finance Senior Reporter Brooke DiPalma joins Market Domination to discuss how fast food companies are handling the cautious consumer.

<body><p>STORY: McDonald's was among the companies on Thursday that said higher gas prices linked to the Iran war were disproportionately hurting low‑income consumers, as the burger chain warned of a weak start to its second quarter.</p><p>"The lower end seems to be really struggling at this point," Buchanan said. "And this earnings season really has highlighted that. From Whirlpool to McDonald's, we've seen some of these names and corporations really communicate [that] in a very direct way."</p><p>"The tipping point is an inflection in labor," Buchanan continued. "If we have a labor blip where jobs aren't as plentiful... we really feel like there's a lot of stress that could emanate throughout our marketplace" that could pressure U.S. stock prices.</p></body>